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These lights are designed to provide a
low glare 360 degree lighting pattern and
purpose-built using ISO9001 standards
in Australia to suit Australian and New
Zealand markets.
The JLG Metro-POD helps users save
on fuel: extra low voltage, high-output
LED lights with fuel-efficient engines and
start/stop controllers, greatly reduce fuel
consumption, JLG’s Arron Cooper said.
“The Metro-POD has a 48-volt DC
extra low voltage system removing the
requirement for an Electrician to ‘Tag &
Test’ and a quick-disconnect light head
to make short work of disassembly.
“Operators will find it easier to comply
with noise regulations thanks to the
new exhaust system, sound proofing
and quieter running engines on the JLG
Metro-POD. They will also enjoy the ease
New Metro-Pod Lighting Tower has three LED POD lights
JLG has introduced the Metro-POD, the latest model in the Metro Series of lighting towers
which utilises the same chassis and mast design of the other towers in the Metro Series,
the Metro-MH & Metro-LED, but with three LED POD lights.
of set-up and maneuverability of this
tower,”Arron said.
“JLG Metro Series Lighting Towers
are designed for side-by-side loading
on trucks, allowing seven units to be
transported on a standard semi-trailer or
11 units at a time on a B-Double. This will
produce significant savings.
“While the list of standard features on
the JLG Metro Series are impressive, they
can also be customised to almost any
application with additional accessories,
many of which are available in kits."
All JLG products are backed by JLG’s
Ground Support network. Factory-
trained technicians are available at JLG
workshops and through JLG’s fleet of field
service vehicles.
Visit www.jlg.com.au or call 131 554.
Under the terms of the agreement, NPE
will be the sole supplier of the entire BBA
range of pumps and parts through its
Australia-wide network of branches.
BBA Pumps Managing Director, Roland
Berns said: “NPE was selected based
on its commitment and dedication to
providing quality products and services in
each of the markets in which we operate.
“The Australian market is very important
to us and partnering with a national
supplier with a strong reputation for
quality, such as NPE, reflects BBA Pumps'
Pump supplier secures exclusive BBA Pumps deal
Pump supplier, National Pump & Energy (NPE) has signed a new deal as the exclusive
supply partner of BBA Pumps across Australia.
commitment to our customers,” he said.
The BBA range of contractors pumps,
piston pumps and trash pumps are a
quality, reliable pumping solution and
National Pump & Energy will stock the
range of pumps for hire or sale.
Products and services now offered by
the amalgamated company range from
pump hire, pipeline construction and
water management, to generator hire and
continuous power systems.
Contact: 1800 737 687 or visit website:
www.nationalpump.com.au
JLG has introduced the Metro-POD with three
LED POD lights
Synonymous with both Crommelins
Machinery and the Hire Industry, Frank
Calleja, well known as the ‘Maltese
Falcon’ to many, has finally retired after
47 and a half years with the company.
His expertise, knowledge and passion
for everything hire will surely be missed,
both at Crommelins and in the industry.
Frank began with Crommelins on
13 January 1969, hired by Crommelins
Machinery founder, Terry Crommelin
NEWS FLASH – Crommelins superstar retires after 47 years
to spearhead the development of new
products. Over his illustrious career Frank
has held a number of roles at Crommelins
including, Spare Parts, Hire, Sales and
most recently National Operations
Manager.
His dedication has been crucial in making
Crommelins a supplier of choice for high
quality portable powered equipment to
the hire and construction industries.
We wish Frank a happy and relaxing
retirement.
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CEO Kevin Wilson thanks Frank for his years
of service
National Pump & Energy is now the exclusive
supply partner of BBA Pumps across Australia