An update from Scott MacCallum

An update from Scott MacCallum: This is the first newsletter I’ve done since we have emerged blinking from lockdown, or at the very least been given a little bit more freedom.

What I’ve seen since are people desperate to get back to what was once regarded as mundane, and even irritating. I’ve found myself yearning for someone to tread on my toe, or for someone to nudge my arm as I’ve attempted to take a sip of my pint.

An update from Scott MacCallum

An update from Scott MacCallum

Having just spent my 150th consecutive night in my own bed – a record which I don’t reckon will ever be beaten – I long for a night in a soulless Travelodge and a plateful of food, the picture of which always looks far better in the menu than it ever does in reality. I even can’t wait to be stuck in roadworks on the M1.

All of that will mean that my working life is returning and I’ll be able to visit you at your places of work and see what you have been up to and have planned for the future.

However, I am well aware that, for some of you, getting back to work is not possible as jobs have been lost. My thoughts are with you, along with some hope that other opportunities will emerge. It has been encouraging that golf clubs have seen an upturn in membership since lockdown. Those new members may have come from among those whose other sporting opportunities, whether participatory or spectatory, but it may be the love of golf will be retained and membership will continue when all sport is back on track.

Indeed, the recently announced countrywide fitness/anti obesity regime may also assist in a return to sport, and a need for well maintained surfaces, which will be a boost to all sports clubs.

On that note. I’m half expecting Joe Wicks to be replaced by a Lycra-clad Boris Johnson doing star jumps direct from his Downing Street office each morning.

Don’t let that vision ruin your day!

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VALE Engineering launch new website

VALE Engineering launch new website: VALE Engineering has launched a new website for all its weed control, turf care & winter maintenance products

VALE Engineering (York) Ltd – the leading UK manufacturers of professional weed control, turf care and winter maintenance equipment – has launched an entirely new website (www.valeuk.com) combining all the company’s brands for the very first time:

VALE Engineering launch new website

VALE Engineering launch new website

VALE ENGINEERING – from weed spraying ATVs via chemical stores to salt spreaders & snow ploughs

THE WINTER WIZARD – the first UK-manufactured salt spreader designed to be forklift-tine mountable

POZI-FEED – auger system allows the spread of all types of salt and grit – brown or white, wet or dry

RIVERLYNX – Rotary Atomiser and CDA weed control equipment for professionals

STARGREEN – amenity sprayers and turf care top dressers for groundsmen

The new VALE Engineering website features downloadable specifications and multiple images for each product as well as full details of both Hire options and Training courses offered by the company. In addition, there is a useful search facility and a regularly updated News section with information on product launches, case studies, offers and events. The new website also details the company’s Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Environmental & Sustainability policies.

James Wilson, MD of VALE Engineering comments: “Our user-friendly new website is easy to navigate and contains so much helpful technical information for our professional clients.”

Founded in 1999, VALE Engineering is recognised today as the market-leading manufacturer of high-quality, robust and easy-to-use weed control and winter maintenance equipment for professionals, as well as chemical and fuel storage cabinets. VALE Engineering produces innovative solutions to fulfil customer requirements, backed by responsive after sales support including training, spare parts, servicing and hire options. All VALE designs are designed and manufactured by the company at its Yorkshire facility.

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STIHL’s new 2020 clothing line

STIHL’s new 2020 clothing line: STIHL has launched its latest line of clothing and merchandise, highlighting the brand’s passion for the great outdoors and love of nature.

The new 2020 range includes comfortable and stylish casual wear, including t-shirts, hoodies, caps, beanies, sweatshirts, shorts and sports bags to name but a few.

STIHL's new 2020 clothing line

STIHL’s new 2020 clothing line

For fans of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® extreme sport series, newly designed AXE t-shirts and hoodies are available, as well as new ‘kiss my axe’ zip-up jackets and boxer shorts. The new range also includes tec shorts and shirts, offering breathable and functional gear when playing sports.

In addition, STIHL has introduced new clothing specifically designed for young children who love to explore the outdoors. The ‘wild kids’ range includes beanies, caps, backpacks, as well as lumberjack gym bags and packable rain jackets.

For more information on STIHL’s latest clothing and merchandise range, please visit www.stihl.co.uk.

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Kovaco launch the Elise 900

Kovaco launch the Elise 900: Kovaco Electric Company has always seen the power in simplicity. That is why we have developed a new type of skid steer loader that is 100% electric, operates 8+ hours with one charge and has zero environmental impact. It offers a wide range of applications thanks to our large range of attachments.

By removing all unnecessary features Kovaco Electric Products have become more user friendly, more control and maintenance intuitive and more future technology based.

Kovaco launch the Elise 900

Kovaco launch the Elise 900

The concept of simplicity has become one of our company’s goals and has since become part of our DNA.

“Living in the now is not enough, let’s think about the future”

Kovaco Electric are proud to announce the UK launch of the worlds’ first fully ELECTRIC SKID STEER LOADER… The Elise 900

The Elise 900:

Named after the creators’ daughter, the Elise 900 is the worlds’ first fully electric skid steer loader. It is 100% environmentally friendly. The loader can be driven manually by way of two in cab joysticks or remotely via a mobile phone supplied with the machine as standard or via an optional 433 Mhz two joystick control set.

The Kovaco Electric mobile phone application is available to download from the internet. This application allows the mobile phone to be used as a remote dashboard when operating from outside the cab of the Elise 900 or as a conventional type dashboard when operating the machine whilst in the cab. The display documents the speed at which the hydraulics and forward motion are set at (4 speeds), bucket self-levelling operations, battery usage and life as well as the 2 joystick control function when in “remote mode”.

The Kovaco Electric Company have made 2 battery types available to its customers to ideally suit all operations and budgets. The first battery (240Ah) affords the operator up to six hours of continuous operation and the second bigger battery (400 Ah) will allow usage of 8 hours and upwards. The bigger the battery the more the lift capacity. These batteries can be charged to 100% in 3.5 hours.

Depending upon battery size the Elise 900 has two operating weight-lifting capacities. The smaller version allows the operator to move loads of up to 900 Kg and the second 1400 Kg.

As well as helping to save the environment, the Elise 900 provides a solution to operations whereby fuel emissions and noise levels are an issue. No diesel powered engine = no fumes and a dramatically reduced noise output. As there are only electrical motors in the machine service costs are set to a minimum and diesel costs have been completely eliminated. Operational cost savings vs a conventional loader are dramatic and will pay for the machine (subject to usage) within the first years of operation.

The Elise 900 has great stability featuring a proprietary self-levelling platform providing four hydraulic speeds that ensures flexibility, safety and works in conjunction with a series of gyro-sensors. Furthermore the Elise 900 has a tilt angle of 47 degrees a massive 10 degrees more than that of machines in the same sector. Combined with an industry leading chassis clearance these features provide a high safety factor for the driver and a comfortable ride.

With their background in heavy engineering the Kovaco Company naturally branched in to manufacturing heavy duty attachments for all types of loaders and as such can offer a vast array of boom mounted implements to include, shovels, concrete mixers, muck grabs, post hole drivers, log grabs and sweepers. With such a range Kovaco Electrics Elise 900 can comfortably operate in all sectors of industry.

The MINI Z Compact Loader:

Kovaco Electric Company have also recently introduced the MINI Z Compact loader to their exciting range of vehicles. Like its big sister it is 100% Electric, 100% Ecological, maintenance free and can be controlled remotely making this the perfect machine for narrow access issues throughout all sectors of industry.

The MINI Z is perfect for work in compact areas due to its compact dimensions providing unmatched industry leading performance. Kovaco Electric Company also offer over 40 different attachments for the MINI Z to include loading shovels, sweeper brushes, brush cutters and flail mowers.

With a maximum battery life of 8 hours, robust track heavy duty construction and 400kg lift capacity this machine lends itself perfectly to agriculture, amenities, construction, horticulture and remote access projects.

Same as the Elise 900 the MINI Z can be remotely controlled by a two stick controller with a tertiary display screen that operates within a radius of 50 m

If you would like any further information about the Kovaco Electric Family of products please feel free to contact your local dealer or one of our sales team: Finlay Bassett 07967 817 582 or Paul Bassett 07768 794 866. You can also visit our web page: www.kovacoelectric.com

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