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28 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • APRIL/MAY 2015
INDUSTRY in FOCUS
“The T4 Trenchers have been really
popular because they are compact,
lightweight and are really portable. Their
width of 610mm means they can fit down
skinny pathways and you can get really
close to walls and fences which NBN
Contractors find really handy,” Kevin said.
“Ground Trenchers or Cable/Reticulation
Trenchers come in a range of sizes and
can weigh up to 700kgs and are usually
designed to dig big continuous trenches. A
Crommelins T4 NBN Trencher weighs only
110kg and is designed for portability and
for small residential jobs like reticulation
and recently connecting houses to the
National Broadband Network."
A Crommelins T4 Trencher features
operator controlled and variable depth
digging, a front roller to increase the
digging chain lifespan, a side cleaning
auger to stop material falling back in the
trench, guards and safety rails to prevent
US Ambassador to Singapore Kirk Wagar
has reiterated America’s and American
business’ engagement in Asia through
increased economic cooperation, helping
the region reach its economic goals, create
jobs, develop infrastructure and enable
new domestic enterprises.
Speaking at the 2015 APCAC Business
Summit, an annual meeting of American
chambers of commerce across Asia-
Pacific, hosted by the American Chamber
of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham),
Ambassador Wagar addressed continued
US interest in Asia, supporting the
region’s growth through expanded trade
engagement and increased US-Asian
business partnerships.
“The expanded trade engagement and
our enhanced military cooperation
with allies and strategic partners in the
region underscore the US government’s
commitment to building a bright future
in this region on all fronts -- economic,
cultural, political, and security.
“In Southeast Asia, projections for rapid
urbanisation and a swelling middle
class means there will be significant
infrastructure needs as well as increased
demand for consumer goods,”Ambassador
Wagar said, in his keynote address at the
Summit held in March.
Minister Lim Hng Kiang, Ministry for Trade
and Industry, Singapore, emphasised the
importance of the US relationship with
US reaffirms business engagement to Asia
countries like Singapore.
“The US and Singapore enjoy a long
partnership and American companies
have made significant contribution to
Singapore’s economic development.
The evidence of our strong economic
relationship is all around us. Today, the US
is our largest foreign direct investor with
investment stock worth US$154 billion.
There are over 3,660 American companies
present in Singapore,” Minister Lim said.
Held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and
Convention Centre, this year’s APCAC
summit was attended by more than 450
private-sector executives, diplomats and
government leaders from the region.
Visit:
12” and 18” Groundhog T4 NBN Trenchers perfect for hire
Crommelins' popular T4 NBN Trencher sold out
Crommelins has reported its NBN Trenchers have sold-out and there is a growing
waiting list for new orders, National Sales Manager, Kevin Kitchen said.
injury, soft pneumatic wheels and lifting
hooks for transport. They are powered by
a Subaru engine with a three year engine
warranty, a two year manufacturer’s
warranty and are assembled, tested and
backed with spare parts and service by
Crommelins Australia wide. New stock is
on the way.
For further information call 1300 650 659
(East Coast); (08) 9350 5588 (WA Metro)
and 1800 655 588 (WA Regional) or visit:
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