Hire and Rental News - August 2019

ACCESS IN ACTION Next-generation electric slab scissor Featuring a patent-pending design that enables a scissor stack to stow entirely inside the chassis, Snorkel has launched the Snorkel S3019E electric slab scissor lift. T he sunken scissor stack provides a low step-in height, improving ease of ingress and egress from the platform. It also results in a lower stowed machine height, of just 1.76m (69.1 in), meaning it can be driven through standard doorways without the need for folding guardrails, and is compliant with ANSI A.92 standards which come into effect in December 2019. With both electric drive and electric steer, hydraulic hoses have been eliminated, eliminating the risk of hydraulic leaks, which makes the lift ideal for use in sensitive areas, and improves the duty cycle because there is less energy loss compared to hydraulic driven units. The Snorkel S3019E can lift up to 250kg (550 lbs) to a maximum platform height of 5.79m (19 ft). Measuring 0.77m (30.5 in) wide, the S3019E is equipped with a 0.91m (36 in) roll-out extension deck that expands the maximum working area to 0.61m (24 in) x 2.6m (100.5 in). Weighing 1,581kg (3,485 lbs), the battery-powered S3019E has non-marking tires as standard, and is rated for one person plus tools for outdoor use. Matthew Elvin, CEO, Snorkel said: “We believe the Snorkel S3019E will disrupt the standard convention of what a slab scissor lift is. In terms of safety, the low step-in height is a major benefit, as a large proportion of jobsite accidents occur when operators are entering and exiting the working platform. From a productivity standpoint, the overall low stowed height eliminates the need to fold down guardrails, and the electric drive and electric steering provide a long duty cycle, and zero inside turning radius for greater maneuverability on the job.” n Visit: www.snorkellifts.com The Snorkel S3019E has a patent-pending design that enables a scissor stack to stow entirely inside the chassis Snorkel strengthens sales efforts in EMEA Snorkel has promoted Andrew Fishburn to the newly-created role of Vice President of Strategic Accounts EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) where he will be responsible for managing strategic accounts, reporting directly to Matthew Elvin, CEO. A ndrew joined the company in 2016, bringing significant industry experience to his role as Divisional Managing Director for Snorkel UK. Prior to joining Snorkel, Andrew has previously worked with JLG, as well as providing sales training and consultancy services. In the past three years, Andrew has successfully developed Snorkel UK to be a leading provider of both Snorkel lifts and RUTHMANN BLUELIFT tracked spider lifts for the UK and Ireland. This laid a solid foundation for the opening of Ahern Ireland, a dedicated sales, service and parts facility supporting Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Andrew’s new role will include cultivating existing relationships and identifying and developing new business opportunities through the implementation of a long- term, commercial strategy, to drive the future growth of the business. Andrew commences his new position with immediate effect while retaining oversight for the Snorkel UK and Ahern Ireland divisions. Snorkel is also redefining its EMEA sales territories to further enhance regional customer support, and has created two new sales roles covering Eastern Europe, and France, Benelux and West Africa.” n Visit: www.snorkellifts.com Andrew Fishburn is Snorkel’s new Vice President of Strategic Accounts EMEA P36 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS AUGUST 2019