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100 years of Beers
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News and stories from Fassi UK, our dealerships and our customers
Introducing...
New authorised service partner
APM Hydraulics
New product support engineer
Ken West
Dealership news
Walker Cranes 1,000th crane
World SBK news Sykes takes Donington
Fassi sponsors Italian national squad Four-year deal to cover Euro 2016 & World Cup 2018
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Sykes makes it six wins at Donington 1000th crane order for Walker Crane Services It started with an order for a pair of F140s at the SAIE Show in Bologna in 1996. Twenty years on, Sales Director Tony Hitchcock placed Walker Crane Services’ 1000th crane order with Fassi - an F820RA for Essex-based Webster Miller which will be featured in the next
world superbike championship
issue of Fassi UK News.
As official sponsor, Fassi welcomed 80 customers and dealers to Donington for the 6th round of the 2015 World Superbike Championship in May. 2013 World Champion, Tom Sykes ended an 8-round winless streak in great fashion as he stepped atop the podium twice at his home track, elevating the number of consecutive wins he has taken at the British venue to an impressive six. The all-British podium was completed in both encounters by Chaz Davies and series leader and eventual 2015 champion, Jonathan Rea. Our customers were able to enjoy the race from the sponsors hospitality area and meet the riders in person on the pit walk between races. Â
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new model news
New F545RA
Light enough for 3-axle chassis The F545RA xe-dynamic is the last model
3% increase in weight. The power-to-weight
in the XE range. An all-new crane designed
ratio benefits from the outrigger spread be-
to complete the high capacity range
ing increased to 7.8m, ensuring stability for
between the F485RA xe-dynamic and the
challenging lifts. The footprint, however, is
F560RA he-dynamic models, the F545RA
only 85mm bigger, maintaining the compact
achieves Fassi’s goal of producing a true
dimensions of the smaller F485RA.
50tm crane with a footprint compact enough
The F545RA is available with up to eight
for installation on a 3-axle chassis. The new
hydraulic extensions in various combina-
crane outperforms the smaller model with
tions offering a load moment up to 53tm and
a 10% increase in lifting capacity for just a
a hydraulic outreach of up to 24.90m.
New F65B & F70B More bang, less bulk
We’re proud to present two new models that
design of the primary and secondary joints
represent the renewal of our small crane
provides a 9% increase in the hydraulic
range, available from January 2016. With a
reach. The F65B.1 comes with the FX500
load moment capacity of between 6 and 7
control system and the e-dynamic version
tm, the F65B and the F70B are even more
includes RCH/RCS radio control. Four base
lightweight and they use the new boom link
versions can be fitted with up to four
system for improved performance.
hydraulic extensions on all models.
The use of ultra high strength steels in the
The addition of the Fassi XP system
construction of the F65B offers 9%
upgrades the crane to the 7 tm class, where
reduction in weight, while the new linkage
it becomes the F70B.1.
sponsorship news
ITALY NATIONAL SPONSORS
FASSI GRU signs deal covering Euro 2016 & World Cup 2018 Fassi Gru has signed a four-year contract
developed through collaborations with
with the Italian Football Federation - the
important Serie A clubs.
FIGC - allowing it to be alongside the National Italian “A” and under 21 teams. “This agreement with FIGC”, said
“Being alongside the two most important Italian male national teams is a source of pride for Fassi and also a stimulus for us to
Giovanni Fassi, CEO of Fassi Gru S.p.A.,
reach the ambitious targets in industry that
“consolidates a multi-year relationship
our National teams will aim for on a
between Fassi Gru and the world of Italian
competitive level”.
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A warm welcome Investing in our future
Introducing two new additions to the FASSI UK family: Ken West and Alex McIntosh
Meet Alex McIntosh:
We are delighted to have appointed a new Fassi authorised service partner, APM Hydraulics, based in Bedfordshire. Alex McIntosh is an experienced and respected engineer operating an on-site service and repair van radiating out from his base in Bedfordshire. He is equipped with a Fassi service laptop and has key spare parts on board for same day breakdown repair. Alex can be contacted on 07986 849093 or
main dealers
at alex.apmhydraulics@gmail.com.
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London & South East
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sales points
01270 753 435
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Welcome Avon Cranes: We’re delighted to welcome Avon
cranes from their Bristol workshops,
Crane & Commercial Repairs as main
and Avon’s Paul Regan will work
sales dealer for the South West. Avon
closely with Fassi sales engineer,
is an ALLMI member with over 35
Kevin Stanley, to develop the Fassi
years’ crane experience, operating a
sales business.
fleet of vans for mobile support. The company has been a Fassi authorised service partner since 2012, and Ben James and his team of engineers have built up a wealth of Fassi experience. Avon will install the full range of Fassi
Meet Ken West:
We have
installation, service and repair sector
pleasure in welcoming Ken West to of which Fassi UK, through our our product support team. Ken has extensive
experience
with
cranes stretching back to 1995 and his
At Fassi, we believe the best service back-up comes form local providers who really understand their customers’ needs and can react quickly and efficiently. Together, our five main dealers and 15 service points form a comprehensive national network, offering local support.
supporter
and
promoter
amongst the major manufacturers.
appointment strengthens our capabili-
Ken’s role is field-based to optimise
ty at a time when sales of Fassi cranes
the skills of our authorised installers,
have exceeded the level last seen
service engineers and customer
before the financial crash of 2008.
operators through on-site training and
The appointment represents an
Local service
authorised network, is the most
Fassi vigorous
coaching support. Ken is an
investment in the independent crane
accredited ALLMI operator trainer.
Expertise
One Contact
By continually training and coaching our service engineers, and using only genuine Fassi spare parts, you know you’re in the hands of the experts when you have your crane maintained at Fassi’s approved service points.
Our telephone helpdesk offers a single point of contact for all Fassi assistance, and out of hours we offer an emergency call-back facility. Since 2005, Fassi has logged all calls into our customer service system to track and ensure any issues are rectified through the service network. The system provides a detailed history of the crane.
ALLMI Operator Training+ world superbike championship
Optimise the performance of man and machine
By choosing Fassi for your ALLMI training, not only do you certify your operators, you optimise the performance of man and machine. Our product support engineer, Ken West, will train your operators to use the features of your Fassi lorry loader to deliver optimum performance out on the job. ALLMI operator training is written by the industry, for the industry: full theoretical and practical instruction, practical and written assessments, certification and operator ID lasting five years. Modules covered include: Legislation, Pre-operational checks, Maintenance, Lifting attachments, Siting of the lorry loader, Stowing for travel, and Fassi lorry loader operation (including Fassi Stability Control system). All training is recognised by the HSE, UKCG, SAFed, MPBA and is compliant with BS7121 Part 4: 2010. Endorsed by ALLMI and CPA Best Practice Guide. Competitive rates. Call 01926 889 779 or email andy@ fassi.co.uk for more information or to make a booking.
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#1 Plant Speed Bristol-based heavy haulage specialist, Plant Speed,
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serves all parts of the UK and Europe, with unrivalled experience of the transportation of a wide range of Plant Speed’s F820RA.2.25
abnormal and heavy loads, efficiently handling challenging projects. This expertise, combined with continued investment in the latest equipment and technology, ensures Plant Speed provides customers with the most cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions. A state-of-the-art FASSI F820RA.2.25 xe-dynamic fitted to a 3 axle Scania
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tractor unit by Fassi South West main dealer Avon Cranes is the latest
#3 D.B. Plant Bristol-based D B Plant & Lifting has been in the lorry loader hire and transportation business for over a decade. For the latest addition to the fleet the
customer focus
company chose the Fassi F485RA with its versatile seven extensions, allowing a lift of nearly 2 tonnes at 17m. The crane was installed to a Scania chassis by Charlton Bodies as part of a complete package.
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D.B. Plant’s F485RA
#2 Spectrum Freight This road haulage specialist has an impressive range of Fassi crane trucks, operating out of depots in Chesterfield, Bromsgrove, Widnes and Hoddesdon. Spectrum has been using Fassi cranes for over 10 years, from 21 to 66 tonne metre, all supplied and fitted by Central Crane Technicians. The latest addition is the F425AC.2.25, rear mounted to a Mercedes chassis.
Spectrum’s F425AC.2.25
addition to the Plant Speed fleet.
#4 Trad Scaffolding
working with walker crane services
Trad Scaffolding operates from its bases in Bromley-by-Bow and Barking, servicing central London and local boroughs. The firm has a fleet of 15 FASSI F195A.0.23s, fitted to Scania 2 axle tractor units - a total investment of £1.7m. Fassi’s FSC stability control
system was key to choosing Fassi cranes due to the safer lifting environment for employees and the public. Liveried with distinctive visuals including ground breaking ‘chrome’ film, the vehicles promote the new ‘Metrix’ scaffolding system.
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Buttle is an independent
supplied and maintained
timber and builders’
by Walker Crane Services.
merchant with branches in
The new truck is Euro 6
London, Enfield, St. Albans
compliant and has
and Leighton Buzzard.
additional safety features such as rear camera and
Buttle’s “Bee” logo, the
integral ladder to provide
newest addition to the
safe driver access to the
company’s HGV fleet has
truck bed.
received an enthusiastic
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Sporting the distinctive
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Buttle’s Managing
reception from customers
Director William Naylor
and staff at its Enfield base.
said: “This is the latest step
The DAF CF330 26 tonne
in the planned upgrade of
6-wheel crane lorry
our HGV fleet. New vehicles
features a rear-mounted
and FORS accreditation
FASSI F155A.0.22 with
are all aimed at providing a
radio remote control and
better and safer service for
FSC-S stability control,
our customers”.
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“Fassi has exceptional safety features ensuring a safer environment for our staff” - Alsford Timber #5 hitchens. Reclaimed bricks and stone supplier, Hitchens of Exeter has purchased a new-series Volvo FL fitted with the new Fassi F85B.1 crane, mounted on the rear of the double dropside, platform body supplied by SW Commercials of Redruth. The new generation F85B.1 and F90B.1 are perfect for 12-16t builders’ merchants chassis. The cranes come with single linkage and optional hydraulicallyoperated outriggers at all spreads. FSC-S is available as an option allowing the crane to be operated in tight spaces where the outriggers cannot be fully deployed. The F90B has an increase of +8% lifting capacity over the F85B with no increase in crane weight.
#6 alsford.
Alsford Timber has 18 branches across the South East, and recently upgraded its commercial fleet with Fassi cranes. Eleven new vehicles have been delivered in 2015, ranging from 12-26 tonne GVW trucks with 8-15 tonne metre cranes. The 12 tonne trucks mark a significant increase in capacity from Alsford’s previous 7.5 tonne vehicle, reflecting on the growth of market share being achieved by many of its branches. The company has chosen DAF Trucks as its preferred supplier. All vehicles supplied are designed with the environment in mind, and run the most fuel efficient and low emission engines available. The vehicles have been combined with Fassi lorry loader cranes from Walker Crane Services.
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#7 NMS Civil Engineering working with the crane centre A leader in the North West motorway and trunk road reconstruction industry, civil engineering and road planning operations, NMS has developed a considerable name for placement and hire of concrete and metal temporary barriers, thanks to investment in a Fassi F485RA.2.24 mounted to a 3 axle Volvo tractor unit.
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Celebrating 100 years with Beers
2016 sees Beers Timber & Building Supplies celebrate a century in business, and a decade as loyal Fassi customers
Beers Timber & Building Supplies made its first investment in a Fassi crane back in 2005. The company purchased a pair of Fassi F110A.22s which are still going strong a decade later, seen below with the latest additional to the fleet, a new F135A.0.22, supplied and fitted by Fassi Main Dealer, The Crane Centre. Beers began life in 1916, and celebrates 100 years in business this year, with five builders and six plumbers merchants in the North West to its name. The company bought its first Fassi crane because of the low weight and value for money. After 10 years of dependable service, Director Simon Geering said that he’s sure he made the right choice. His latest Fassi purchase is sure to be a valuable addition to his fleet in this centenary year.
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