The UK’s largest independent rent firm, GAP Hire Solutions (GAP), has established a specialist pump services division; and as part of the £18 million funding has selected pumps from Atlas Copco Power and Flow. Atlas Copco will provide 310 bespoke floor dewatering pumps of various sizes, together with 4”, 6”, and 8” pumps.
GAP constantly strives to make its customers’ lives simpler by offering market-leading gear and identifying demand for a pump rental service. To enhance the customer expertise and meet environmental ambitions, GAP has created a high spec Pump Service. The rent firm needed a pump associate who could provide it with dependable and high-quality equipment tailored particularly for its customers’ wants whereas additionally being able to withstand the trials of the rental market.
“At GAP we work intently with our prospects to grasp what equipment they require and frequently look to increase our portfolio and services as acceptable,” says Richard Broughton, Head of Pumps Services at GAP. “We have entered the pump rental market with our Pump Services division and wanted to source a pump OEM that would supply progressive solutions, with the flexibility to adapt, construct, and provide a turnkey vary of dewatering pumps.”
GAP Pump Services is presently operating from six places nationwide within the United Kingdom in Tilbury, Derby, Tewkesbury, Bury St Edmunds, Warrington and Harthill with plans to open additional services very quickly.
Atlas Copco is famend for its high-quality pumping equipment and is a trusted brand worldwide. Its energy-efficient pumps are durable, present excellent long-life excessive efficiency, and are simple to service.
“We approached Atlas Copco and had been incredibly impressed with their dedication to innovation and their ability to listen to and understand the market necessities from a modern pump rental business,” explains Richard. “We had some very particular calls for, and Atlas Copco rose to the challenge.”
“At Atlas Copco, we always try to accommodate our customers’ requirements and are as flexible as attainable,” says Colin Baker, Regional Sales Manager UK & Ireland at Atlas Copco Power and Flow. “GAP supplied robust and loyal qualities and we are delighted to have been chosen to produce the pumps to their new division.”
“At Atlas Copco, we perceive pumps, their software and most importantly the individuals utilizing them. We delight ourselves in offering efficient options which would possibly be key to our customer’s success, whilst providing sustainable and dependable merchandise,” states Saksham Dube, Divisional Product Manager Surface Pumps.
เกจวัดแรงดัน10bar had numerous demands from the pumps so they might finest meet the necessities of their customers. First, the pumps required engines compliant with the Stage V emissions laws as properly as being ready to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) gasoline. The pumps additionally wanted to have long-run gasoline tanks in order that GAP’s prospects could take away the necessity for hiring external gas tanks and therefore get rid of the risk of floor contamination. Furthermore, the pumps wanted to include photo voltaic panels so they can charge batteries while on standby in remote places.
Another key demand from the pumps was their capacity to supply diagnostics. Atlas Copco pumps feature good management panels, and the Innovative Build feature allows for exceptionally straightforward area service and maintenance so customers can reduce downtime.
The pumps wanted to be strong, with exceptional corrosion resistance, and so had been equipped with galvanized frames. Finally, GAP required the canopies to be painted in its livery and branding.
“Atlas Copco’s manufacturing facility in Italy worked exhausting to ensure the entire particular circumstances had been met, applicable testing had taken place, and the pumps were delivered in time. Already more than 200 pumps have been delivered,” continues Saksham Dube.
“We are proud to offer the Atlas Copco pumps as a part of our portfolio. Their worth proposition is very a lot aligned with our needs, and we proceed to work collectively to have a look at new pump builds which permits us to advance our offering and higher support our clients,” concludes Richard.
Atlas Copco’s pump range has been developed on account of over one hundred forty years of expertise with construction clients worldwide and consists of small moveable pumps, electric submersible pumps, centrifugal drainage pumps, high head pumps, and wellpoint surface pumps.
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