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OPEN DAY SUCCESS FOR
TERRAFIRMA TEMPORARY ROADWAYS
It was a rigorous and gruelling workout the delegates witnessed at Terrafirma’s very first Open Day. The Dura-Base temporary roadway system was thoroughly put through its paces.
“We wanted to clearly illustrate the diverse applications, where Dura-Base is the ideal solution to tricky site access problems. Also with environmental issues being a major consideration, we wanted to prove to clients that they can be comfortable in the knowledge that the ground beneath the roadway will be undamaged, ensuring sustainable land management – vital for the utilities market as well as landowners” , said Terrafirma’s MD, Hugh Robertson.
There was surprise and huge interest when the delegates were asked to walk out onto Dura-Base pontoon, laid approximately 35m onto a lake, “It was extraordinary” said John Brooks, Operations Director, Electricity Alliance East “the mats were totally unsupported and yet provided a very stable and safe platform for us all to walk out onto – a very attractive attribute for many applications for the Alliance”.
Health and safety was paramount on the day and Red 7 Marine kindly supported the event and sent two of their representatives to ensure that all safety precautions were in place.
Active demonstrations included testing the mats with the heaviest of plant – both wheeled and tracked. Marsh Plant’s 40 tonne crane, kindly supplied for the day, illustrated the ease of manoeuvrability on Dura-Base, even though it was installed on waterlogged ground.
A Terrafirma truck and telehandler, both fitted with the customised Terra Multi-Grab, showed just how simple, safe and speedy the installation and recovery of the Dura-Base system is. It also clearly demonstrated the lack of impact on the ground, despite the heavy plant driving over it.
Other working demonstrations included a 500HP 24 tonne Cat Challenger driving over the mats and into sodden marshland then performing donuts on the mats depositing mud from its tracks over the mats. A sweeper then followed showing the ease with which the mats can be cleaned.
“The whole day was a tremendous success and one that I am sure we will repeat”, said Hugh Robertson.
For further information contact:
Fiona Benbow
07795 473 295
7 April 2010
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