Maintenance services including lid replacement, floor restructuring, lifting hoist repair, repainting and repainting are available, similar to the companys existing aftercare service for wheeled bins.
Taylor aftercare project manager Dave Baumanis said: Our maintenance division has many years of experience making some of the oldest containers currently in service look and operate as if they have just come off the production line.
We are currently responsible for the maintenance of some of the UKs largest container fleets and our customers have reacted positively to the news that they can now enjoy the reassurance of Taylor servicing their larger units.
Bryson launches innovative recycling vehicle
Northern Irish recycling firm Bryson Recycling has launched an innovative new recycling collection vehicle called the Kerb-Sort.
The vehicle was developed by Romaquip, specialists in vehicles designed for cold conditions, and is based on a design partnership with Bryson Recycling to suit the needs of the waste management industry. Conwy county borough council purchased 17 Kerb-Sorts vehicles during the summer and is now using them to deliver their household recycling service in North Wales. Bryson have just placed an order for a further 16 vehicles, which will began operating at the start of the year.
Eric Randall of Bryson Recycling, said: We have been delivering our kerbside box collection service for over ten years and during that time built up a lot of experience. We recognised a need to improve the vehicle design used for our recycling services, and were unable to find a suitable vehicle in the marketplace, so we decided to design our own.
Engineering firm secures Scandinavian order
A UK company which designs and installs recycling equipment has won its second major order from a company in Scandinavia.
Middleton Engineering, based in Glastonbury, Somerset, has been commissioned by Swedish recycling firm Ragn-Sells to build a new cardboard baler with the capacity to process 6 tonnes an hour. The machine will be exported to the Ragn-Sells Danish recycling facility in Copenhagen.
This is the second deal Ragn Sells have done with Middleton Engineering, after ordering a modified baler in June last year.
Middleton Engineerings managing director Ashley Middleton, said: Its great to be able to export British technology and have such prestigious companies coming to us for the quality of our products. All our balers are designed and built in the UK to endure, typically lasting over 20 years, and our expert refurbishment service means they can live to bale again often for another 10 years.
Portable landfill gas analysers unveiled
Two portable gas analysers for landfill gas and AD biogas have been launched this month which aim to make gas measurements more user-friendly and efficient.
Portable gas analysis technology company Geotech has launched the GA5000 and Biogas 5000 which have been designed to comply with environmental agency operational requirements. The manufacturers say the products offer a lightweight design with a simple-to-use interface.
For measuring landfill gas, the GA5000 measures up to six gases without external pods. Within AD biogas, the Biogas 5000 measures methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2) and optionally hydrogen sulphide (H2S) at high- or low-ranges.
Geotech claim that the products are simple to use, can operate in a number of languages, and can be operated with just a brief look at the user manual.
Hybrid waste vehicles hit London streets
A fleet of six hybrid electric waste collection vehicles began operation in London last month, in a move that is hoped will save up to 20% in fuel costs.
The City of London Corporation ordered the 15m split body vehicles from manufacturer Geesinknorba, which claims they are the first hybrid plug-in electric waste collection vehicles to be used in the UK.
John Tomlinson, chair of the City of London Corporations port health and environmental service committee, said: This is a great demonstration of the City of London Corporations continued commitment to providing environmentally friendly services whilst ensuring best value for our business and residents. 2012 will be a demanding year for London and the introduction of these vehicles demonstrates that the City of London Corporation is right at the forefront of modern waste-management policy.
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