The UK’s largest independent rent company, GAP Hire Solutions (GAP), has established a specialist pump companies division; and as part of the £18 million investment has selected pumps from Atlas Copco Power and Flow. Atlas Copco will present 310 bespoke floor dewatering pumps of varied sizes, including 4”, 6”, and 8” pumps.
GAP repeatedly strives to make its customers’ lives easier by providing market-leading gear and identifying demand for a pump rental service. To improve the customer expertise and meet environmental ambitions, GAP has created a excessive spec Pump Service. The rent firm wished a pump partner who may provide it with dependable and high-quality gear tailored particularly for its customers’ needs whereas also with the ability to face up to the trials of the rental market.
“At GAP we work carefully with our clients to grasp what gear they require and regularly look to broaden our portfolio and companies as applicable,” says Richard Broughton, Head of Pumps Services at GAP. “We have entered the pump rental market with our Pump Services division and wanted to supply a pump OEM that would provide revolutionary solutions, with the ability to adapt, build, and supply a turnkey vary of dewatering pumps.”
GAP Pump Services is currently operating from six locations nationwide in the United Kingdom in Tilbury, Derby, Tewkesbury, Bury St Edmunds, Warrington and Harthill with plans to open further amenities very soon.
Atlas Copco is famend for its high-quality pumping tools and is a trusted brand worldwide. Its energy-efficient pumps are sturdy, present excellent long-life excessive performance, and are straightforward to service.
“We approached Atlas Copco and have been incredibly impressed with their dedication to innovation and their capability to hearken to and perceive the market requirements from a modern pump rental enterprise,” explains Richard. “We had some very specific demands, and Atlas Copco rose to the challenge.”
“At Atlas Copco, we all the time attempt to accommodate our customers’ requirements and are as versatile as attainable,” says Colin Baker, Regional Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Atlas Copco Power and Flow. “GAP supplied strong and constant qualities and we’re delighted to have been chosen to supply the pumps to their new division.”
“At Atlas Copco, we perceive pumps, their application and most importantly the individuals utilizing them. We pride ourselves in providing effective solutions which are key to our customer’s success, whilst offering sustainable and reliable products,” states Saksham Dube, Divisional Product Manager Surface Pumps.
GAP had varied demands from the pumps so they might greatest meet the requirements of their clients. First, the pumps required engines compliant with the Stage V emissions laws as properly as having the flexibility to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. The pumps additionally wanted to have long-run gas tanks in order that GAP’s customers could remove the need for hiring external fuel tanks and subsequently eliminate the risk of ground contamination. Furthermore, pressure gauge น้ำมัน wanted to include solar panels to enable them to cost batteries whereas on standby in remote locations.
Another key demand from the pumps was their ability to supply diagnostics. Atlas Copco pumps characteristic sensible control panels, and the Innovative Build feature permits for exceptionally easy field service and upkeep so customers can reduce downtime.
The pumps needed to be strong, with distinctive corrosion resistance, and so were provided with galvanized frames. Finally, GAP required the canopies to be painted in its livery and branding.
“Atlas Copco’s manufacturing facility in Italy labored hard to make sure all of the special circumstances have been met, acceptable testing had taken place, and the pumps have been delivered in time. Already greater than 200 pumps have been delivered,” continues Saksham Dube.
“We are proud to supply the Atlas Copco pumps as part of our portfolio. Their value proposition is very a lot aligned with our wants, and we continue to work collectively to look at new pump builds which allows us to advance our providing and higher assist our prospects,” concludes Richard.
Atlas Copco’s pump range has been developed on account of over one hundred forty years of expertise with construction prospects worldwide and contains small portable pumps, electric submersible pumps, centrifugal drainage pumps, high head pumps, and wellpoint surface pumps.
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