Date: March 2015
An integrated logistics company is looking to step up its support for one of the UK’s largest steel manufacturers with the help of Cooper Handling Group.
AV Dawson has taken delivery of five heavy-duty lift trucks at its 150 acre Lackenby site, near Middlesbrough as part of a £1 million pound deal with Cooper, as Dawson’s looks to increase its capacity at Lackenby – one of its two facilities that currently serve the Tata steel plant.
The new trucks supplied by Cooper Handling have all been modified to meet the demands of moving 29-30ft steel sections in a tough environment close to the massive Tata works.
They have each been upgraded to withstand the extra tension and pressure of the steel loads whilst the overall reliability offered by the Konecranes equipment proved a key factor in securing the contract. They are also equipped to sense the load and adapt the lifting power to the weight of the load. The trucks provide maximum power only when needed, so it consumes less fuel while reducing emissions and noise.
In total it is understood that AV Dawson moves around 24,000 tonnes of steel per week. The sections are loaded onto trucks before being moved to the nearby docks or onto the road network.
The site operates 24/7, six days a week and the steel needs to keep moving so reliability is a primary concern.
The SMV Konecrane trucks supplied by Cooper are constructed with a rigid box-section chassis and load sensing hydraulic system which provides a safe, study platform and additional lifting strength – making them the ideal work-horse in heavy industries.
The trucks have certified low-emission engines provide extra high torque at low revs, reduced fuel consumption and low noise levels.
Tony Rooney, Cooper Handling director said the company was delighted to be asked to provide a comprehensive solution for AV Dawson.
“This is no ordinary heavy handling application and involved meeting a range of significant challenges,” he said.
“A number of factors, including terrain, weight, lifting height and constant operation combine to tests the toughest equipment to the limit.
“We worked closely with AV Dawson to assess their needs before sourcing a robust product that’s up to the task whilst meeting the customer’s commercial and economic requirements.”
To keep up to date with Cooper Handling’s latest News please follow, tweet, link or like @CooperSHGroup
Editor’s Notes
Operating in all sectors of heavy lifting across the UK and Ireland, Cooper Specialised Handling is the exclusive UK distributor for SveTruck, RAM Spreaders, Telestack bulk material handling conveying systems and Sany mobile handling equipment, sole UK importer and exclusive distributor for Mantsinen cranes, Movella Translifters, TEC Containers and a long-term specialist in Konecranes lift trucks. The company, which celebrated 20 years in business in 2018, also has a dedicated after-sales division, Cooper Handling Solutions, which specialises in engineering support.
Independently owned, Cooper offers total solutions in both solids and bulk handling. Its customised solutions comprise high quality, high value products and reliable service for businesses operating in the most challenging heavy handling environments, including ports, freight handling, inter-modal terminals, manufacturing and other heavy lifting industries.