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- 24 Jul 2008 ( #370 )
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Some of the displays from the Chelsea Flower Show will be recycled, thanks to L Lynch Ltd
Some of the displays from the Chelsea Flower Show will be recycled, thanks to L Lynch Ltd
Plant hire firm helps Chelsea Flower Show to recycle
Middlesex, UNITED KINGDOM


British plant hire company L Lynch Ltd. has donated a JCB Telehandler to help recycle materials from the Chelsea Flower Show.

According to the letsrecycle.com website, the recycling project, which is run in collaboration with charities such as the London Wildlife Trust, Beatrix Potter Primary School and Vauxhall City Farm, aims to re-use or recycle materials from the show, such as trees, soil and paving slabs. All of the remaining materials from May's show were moved to a single collection point, where Lynch's JCB 520/50 Loadall, selected for its low noise and emissions, was able to assist in their removal.

The report quotes Rob Lynch, the company's marketing director, saying that the firm is proud to be part of this exciting 'green' project at the Chelsea Flower Show. "It demonstrates what can be achieved through co-operation between private, public and social groups," he says.

Lynch claims 25 years' experience in providing equipment and operators for a range of construction and civil engineering activities.


Hyundai opens UK office
Bracknell, UNITED KINGDOM


Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe has opened a branch office in Bracknell, UK to support customers and dealers throughout the British Isles, according to a report in Construction Europe. The facility was officially opened last week by Eui Youl Lee, executive vice president for sales and product support for Korean parent company, Hyundai Heavy Industries.

Speaking at the opening, Lee said Hyundai, a total newcomer to the European market in 1992, has become recognised as a major player "with significant and growing marketshare, an expanding product line and a reputation in the market for machines which are extremely reliable, productive and hold the resale values well".

The new facility will provide a centralised administration centre and point of contact for Hyundai's construction equipment and forklift truck businesses in the UK.

Jungheinrich unveils reach trucks
Richmond, VA, UNITED STATES


The new ETV C16 and C20 reach trucks
The new ETV C16 and C20 reach trucks
Jungheinrich has announced a new line of three-phase AC electric reach trucks with super elastic tyres and a high ground clearance. These features allow the trucks to operate on both smooth floors in the warehouse and on bumpy, uneven surfaces outdoors.

The manufacturer claims the new ETV C16/C20 trucks are suited to stacking and retrieval at high lift heights and in restricted spaces. They are also touted for handling pallets, or working in drive-in racking or single- or multi-shift applications. An optional weather-proof cabin allows operators to work outdoors during harsh weather conditions.

The ETV C16 can lift loads up to 3,500 lbs (1,587 kg), while the ETV C20 has a load capacity of 4,400 lbs 1,995 kg). Both trucks have lift heights up to 24.3 feet (7.5 metres).
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