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Melbourne-based high voltage
electrical construction company JamCo
Constructions (JamCo) recently bought
a Manitou 160 ATJ + work platform to
serve the electrical distribution market.
The ‘+’ designation indicates a higher
basket capacity of 400kgs (vs the standard
230kgs) and larger basket size. There is
a modest offset in reduced reach (8.95m
vs 9.1m) but the prime requirement for
JamCo was to have two workers and
a full complement of tools working at
height, and to have a machine capable of
travelling around construction sites.
JamCo specified a larger than normal
(5kVa vs 3.5kVa) on board generator.
Both the standard and ‘+’ variant of the
160 ATJ have a maximum floor height
Getting high in the high country
of 14.25m, translating to an effective
working height of over 16m.
This could normally be a source of
friction between a supplier and customer,
but Manitou Australia and its dealer
NTP Forklifts (NTP) strengthened the
relationship between JamCo and the
suppliers.
JamCo was kept up to date with the
progress of the order and Manitou
Australia contacted JamCo directly
to advise the delay lay with the
manufacturer’s supplier and not with the
dealer, was being actively addressed and
in the interim hire costs of a replacement
machine would be covered.
For more contact: 02 9517 3174 or visit:
www.manitou.com
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A team of nine, with a core of Genie
employees, supported by family members
and partners, are in rigorous training and
will contest the next Tough Mudder event
to be staged in Melbourne.
Victorian Service Manager John Jerkovich
is the force behind the team.
“We were impressed with the inaugural
Tough Mudder event staged at Phillip
Island,” John said. “A few of us got
together and thought it would be good to
put a Genie team together and train up for
the next event.”
Tough Mudder events are hardcore 20km-
long obstacle courses designed by British
Special Forces to test all around strength,
stamina, mental grit, and camaraderie.
From John’s initial concept, the team
has evolved to include Mark Cowley, Tim
Merritt, Adam Cordwell, Leanne Southall
Genie is one Tough Mudder
Team Genie members have gained fitness, eating a healthier diet and
some have lost weight
and Brad Lawrence.
Boosting the team are
Robbie Southall, Blair
Leonardi and Beth
McFarlane.
Team Genie members
have gained fitness, eating
a healthier diet and some
have lost weight. As an
added benefit, Team
Genie is raising money for
their nominated charity,
Ronald McDonald House.
The first event Team
Genie will participate in
will be a warm up event
on October 27, with the
Melbourne Tough Mudder
being staged again at Phillip
Island, January 19/20 2013.
Visit: www.toughmudder.com.au
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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
FOR POWERED ACCESS
Brazilian rental company Mills Rental
was the winner of the Rental Company
of the Year at this year’s International
Awards for Powered Access (IAPAs).
Other winners included Alimak Hek
for the Access Project of the Year on
the Garibaldi Porta Nuova project in
Milan, and Nationwide Platforms for
Contribution to Safe Working at Height.
The four Product of the Year categories
were won by Manitou for the 280TJ
telescopic boom, Edmolift for the Air,
Ruthmann for theT330 truck mount, and
Geda for the Multilift P18S hoist. The
IAPAs are jointly organised by Access
International and IPAF. The next IAPAs
will be held March 26, 2013 in the USA.
Visit: www.iapa-summit.info
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