Market Report: Temporary Power

GenSet line-up grows

The generator specialist has just launched new ranges aimed at all hirers, not only those specialising in temporary power.

GenSet’s typical customers to date have included major national hire groups and power generation equipment hire specialists seeking generators with the capacity to provide substantial power for larger construction sites, concerts and other outdoor events. Now, however, the company is increasing its focus on equipment with lower power outputs for markets not requiring such sophistication, with new ranges targeted at all hirers, not just those specialising in temporary power equipment.

“Our existing HireMan range, for example, includes 13 models from 13-500kVA and is ideal for the top end of the market,” contends Power Generation Product Champion, John Parker. “Having particularly low levels of noise and emissions, and offering extended run times, they are frequently used in the demanding film, telecommunications and events industries, as well as construction. However, not everyone needs such a high-specification product and our new ranges address this requirement.” GenSet says its ability to serve this market segment has been enhanced following the acquisition last year of its Italian manufacturing partner by Mase Generators S.p.a, which claims to be among the top ten largest manufacturers of its kind and has the necessary production capacity.

The new HirePro range offers outputs from 30-110kVA. Perkins diesel engines are used throughout the six-model line-up, which are available in single and three-phase outputs. The machines incorporate an automatic engine protection shutdown system, with warning lights to indicate battery charge failure, high coolant temperature, low fuel level, low oil pressure and engine overspeed.

The new GenPower line-up comprises eight models with outputs from 22-175kVA, and are fitted with Deutz diesel engines coupled to electronically controlled alternators. They can be provided with an automatic mains failure (AMF) panel or a mains transfer switch, and are available with a fitted acoustic canopy or left open for individual housing. Both these new ranges can be specified with various options, including road-tow trailers and additional bunded fuel tanks. The machines can also be fitted with oil bypass filters which, as well as dealing with contaminants, remove by evaporation any fuel and water that may be present. The cleaned oil is then returned to the sump. The system is said to reduce engine wear and to give cooler running, extending operational life.

GenSet believes the HirePro and GenPower ranges will appeal to hirers seeking temporary power generation equipment suitable for many markets. “Demand for products like these can only increase,” contends Chief Executive Jeff Davies, “and we expect the generators in the 30-50kVA segment to prove particularly popular. With the greater demands being placed on the National Grid and the frequent need to have reliable electricity in locations far from a convenient mains connection, this will continue to be a strong market.”

GenSet has opened a dedicated Technical Support and Training Centre on a 30,000ft2 site at the company’s Port Talbot headquarters. It houses a call centre that handles customer enquiries regarding maintenance, repairs and spares. The facility also includes a 2,000ft2 service centre staffed by ten fully trained engineers. GenSet guarantees that a service request will be answered within four hours with confirmation when a field engineer will arrive. The training facility offers a range of modules on product related subjects, as well as bespoke courses for key clients.

The workshop is fitted out with modern testing equipment and all service and repair work is completed in accordance with appropriate environmental guidelines on disposal of waste materials. Indeed, GenSet aims to be recycling all its waste material by 2008, with nothing being sent to landfill sites. •

T 01639 777000
W www.genset.co.uk

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