Another set of Endurequip Portalift Hoists being delivered to a defence contracting customer in July. Check out the Australian made Hawkei, which is a light, 4x4 mobile, 7-tonne with in-built systems used as a surveying and fighting vehicle.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Check out the large semi-trailer that is loaded with Endurequip Portalift Hoists being delivered to a customer in June.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Our BDM Brett Beveridge is attending the event and you can contact him for more details on the only Australian Made portable heavy vehicle hoist or call us on 07 3809 1399.
Without Trucks Australia Stops. But when trucks need to go, Endurequip keeps them going!
Established in 2009 and headquartered in Mitchell Park, Ballarat, Gemilang Australia (currently Nexport P/L) is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of buses and coaches for the Australian and New Zealand markets. The company has 16 employees and has produced more than 300 buses thus far. Nexport is committed to contributing to the Australian economy, so they prioritise building ties with other local businesses.
Nexport has been successfully winning contracts over the years. In this particular case, they were commissioned to fabricate new buses for the Victoria government. But in order to fulfil the manufacturing requirements, Nexport needed heavy vehicle hoists and stands that would provide full underbody access to the bus ‘bird cages’ during assembly. They needed the equipment to be durable, high-quality and safe to facilitate efficient bus assembly work and ensure workplace safety.
Nexport approached Endurequip upon the recommendation of the Victorian family-owned bus operator Dysons Group. Dysons’ Sam Distefano, Group Manager of Fleet Services, advised Nexport to buy only from Endurequip - a company known for its reputation for delivering only the best trouble-free, reliable service.
The fact that Endurequip products are proudly Australian made also made it easier for Nexport to decide to follow Dysons’ recommendation.
Endurequip supplied a set of four Portalift heavy vehicle hoists and vehicle stands. Portalift hoists make use of the unique RUD chain drive system, which enables them to safely support heavy vehicles weighing as much as 30 tonnes.
The Endurequip vehicle stands enabled Nexport to simultaneously access and work on various vehicles and machinery. These vehicle stands have a standard rating of 7.5 tonnes per stand and are easily adjusted to various heights. They also have the added advantage of being easy to move around the workshop due to their spring-loaded wheels. Upon delivery of the hoists, the Nexport team underwent training in the safe operation of the Portalifts.
As expected, the Portalifts and vehicle stands worked to provide stable, durable and safe support as the Nexport assembly team worked on each of the buses. The equipment fabricated by Endurequip facilitated easy underbody access so that all work was carried out efficiently, safely and in a timely manner.
With the availability of reliable maintenance equipment like the Portalift hoists supplied by Endurequip, Nexport was able to successfully deliver new bus fleets to the Government of Victoria.
“At Nexport, we are confident that our high-quality Endurequip-made Portalifts and vehicle stands will continue to serve us well as we build more buses for the Australian market. These provide us unparalleled underbody access, thereby giving our clients the reassurance that every single bus component, from top to bottom, is designed, manufactured, secured and inspected thoroughly by our engineers and technicians.”
Oversized trucks can be difficult to service. The equipment needed is different from that of a regular vehicle. It’s harder to find good equipment, and it’s harder to maintain. When you are in a remote area, the service charge for repairing the equipment can be astronomical. Endurequip is well aware of these challenges, faced by businesses in the area, and when Spurty’s Mechanical reached out to them, they worked together to find the perfect solution.
Spurty’s Mechanical provides service and maintenance to trucks and other heavy vehicles. Located in Kalgoorlie, WA, a hub for the trucking industry where oversized trucks frequently stop for repairs and servicing.
The remote location meant that Spurty’s was on the lookout for equipment that would stand up to the harsh terrain, red dust, and environmental conditions prone to Western Australia.
In order to service the oversized trucks and trailers, they needed hoists that were:
• Reliable and proven in the industry
• Easy to maintain, with little downtime for maintenance
• Quality products with safety of their employees a key priority for the business.
When Spurty’s Mechanical started looking for new and updated equipment, they reached out to us at Endurequip, knowing our reputation in the industry.
They investigated the option of Bluetooth hoists but realised that these were prone to syncing issues, meaning that trucks could have potentially being stuck on the lifts, resulting in longer downtime and a loss of productivity while this key issue was rectified.
With emergency stops and safety locks, our hoists were a draw to Spurty’s. Our simple maintenance program yet reliable chain technology means that Endurequip, together with our national authorised repairer network, are able to maintain the hoists for Spurty's, allowing them to focus on their core business. A win for a busy repair and service shop.
On top of the product itself, our financing partner, A Class Business Finance, was able to provide a flexible financial plan for Spurty’s to help with the purchase of the hoists and other workshop accessories, setting up invoicing according to Spurty’s needs.
With all the pieces of the puzzle falling together, we were able to get Spurty’s up and running with their hoists quickly, allowing them to get a jump on the trucks waiting in the shop.
The hoists make it easier for them to work with the heavy trucks daily. The ease of access to the truck to change out large components makes their jobs easier and safer. It allows the employees to focus on the mechanical issues they are servicing.
Spurty’s have now extended their Endurequip range with the additional purchase of two hoist posts and other workshop accessories to add to their capabilities.
With Spurty’s customers being happy, the employees can focus on doing what they do best - fixing trucks to keep Australia moving.
