Company News

An open day was recently held to introduce the Ecolite-P and the improved Ecolite to our International Dealers.

Representatives from our partnering companies in Holland, Spain, Southern Ireland and the UK visited our offices and workshops to receive a demonstration and information on our range of products.

TCP have made some significant improvements to their original lighting tower - the Ecolite. It is lighter, more fuel efficient and offers more flexibility in lamp positions. The Ecolite boasts a 9.1 metre high mast that benefits from a fully hydraulic raise that uses biodegradable fluids. It features energy efficient ceramic discharge lamps and can run for 170 hours on one tank of fuel.

After first discovering the Hi-T500 mini dumper at the Bauma show in April 2007 Mark Sweibel and Pete Van Wout both directors at Otto, were keen to find out more. Previously, the Netherlands based company relied upon a small fleet of rival tracked dumpers but were quick to notice the impressive benefits of the TCP offering such as superior build quality and the economical Kubota diesel engine.

Otto is a specialist piling company and is frequently working on domestic sites where access is extremely limited and manoeuvrability is essential. The TCP mini dumper provides the perfect solution with an overall width of only 700mm it can easily pass through a standard doorway and with resilient nylon tracks can turn within its length.

Although there are a small number of tracked dumpers already available in the Dutch market Mr. Sweibel and Mr. Van Wout were so impressed by the TCP unit they wasted no time in snapping up the dealership for the entire Netherlands region.

TCP Sales Manager Joe Ambor, while visiting Otto in the Netherlands, commented “it’s really exciting to continue to widen the market for the Hi-T500 mini dumper into Europe and we’re delighted to welcome Otto on-board as our Dutch dealership”.

Visit the Hi-T500 page for more information

Due to the continued expansion of TCP’s South West operations, the Directors are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Depot Manager. This is a newly created position to assist in the day to day running of the depot.

Norman Thomas will join the team on 02 January 2008 and brings a wealth of experience from working in the plant hire industry over a long period. Norman will be at Quayside on 7 – 9 January to undergo intensive training and meet the support network at headquarters.

This appointment follows the recent relocation of our South West Depot to the larger premises at Kingsford Rural Business Centre and further enhances the capabilities of the Depot to service more of our customers needs

Didcot Plant of Oxfordshire has recently taken delivery of a sixth Hi-T500 Tracked Dumper built by TCP.

Tony Newman, Director of Didcot Plant said “We originally decided on the TCP machine due to two reasons - we are familiar with the economical Kubota diesel engines and also we liked the robust design - a must for any machine in our expanding hire fleet”.

Fellow Director Matt Tarrant added “We run a number of K008 Mini Excavators with the Kubota engine and the Hi-T500 works perfectly in partnership with this machine. The four ram design for lifting and tipping is also a big plus.”

Didcot are finding that their customers are really appreciative of the hi-tip facility, removing the need for ramps, etc and the 4kph tracking speed allows the job done to get done that much faster. This also explains why the machine has become so popular to hire companies and their customers alike.

Visit the Hi-T500 page for more information

Following the successful launch of the UK’s latest mobile lighting tower at the Executive Hire Show and Bauma 2007, Essex based manufacturer Taylor Construction Plant have now delivered the first batch of Ecolite’s to leading plant hire companies.

This state of the art unit has revolutionised the mobile lighting industry by setting a new precedent in terms of energy efficiency, most recently endorsed by winning the Innovation Award at the 2007 Essex Business Awards. The Ecolite delivers massive cost savings for the end user and a much reduced ecological footprint compared to previous market leaders.

Key to the Ecolite’s ground-breaking fuel savings are the energy efficient luminaries, which provide up to a 75% saving on existing equipment. TCP’s close consultation with existing customers and end users has been responsible for an array of new features providing ecological, safety and user benefits, which cumulatively have resulted in a unit that will meet and exceed all expectations.

A fully hydraulic single axis rotating mast uses eco-friendly water based fluids and is raised at the touch of a button. The slim line, lightweight design of the unit makes transportation a breeze and the economical Hatz diesel engine ensures compliance with the latest Euro 3 exhaust emission regulations. The large fuel tank provides a massive 200 hour run time and therefore reduces the frequency of re-fuelling. The unit has a fully bunded design in the form of a robust GRP canopy which can be supplied in most corporate colours.

Ace Plant of Milton Keynes was the first company to take delivery of the new machine. They took the first units from TCP in June 2007 in all white livery to compliment their large fleet of Amida AL4000 units.

Brightlights of Tiptree, Essex, who have a long standing relationship with TCP, took delivery in August 2007. Brightlights specialise in supplying mobile lighting equipment to the events industry in across the UK.

Cramo, based in Holland, who already operate a large fleet of TCP’s Hylite lighting towers took delivery of their first units in July 2007.

Visit the Ecolite lighting tower page for more information

The board of Directors are proud to announce that our TCP Ecolite entry has been successful in winning outright the Essex Business Award for Innovation in 2007. This is a tremendous achievement for Taylor Construction Plant Limited and provides a high level of recognition for the technical features designed into our latest manufactured product.

The 2007 awards ceremony, organised by the Essex Chronicle and Gazette Series of newspapers, was held on Wednesday 20 September 2007 at Braxted Park, Witham. The innovation category was judged by Dr Chris Dent and Dr Phil Darbyshire of the Future Systems Capability Department at BAE Systems. Our entry faced stiff competition from across the county and were delighted to conquer entries from DC Electronics - Motorsport Specialists (also of Maldon) and FMW Risk Services (who went on to win the Essex business of the year category) on finals night.

Andrew Barker, Managing Director said “This is great credit to all that have been involved in the project thus far including the design team, assembly workshop, and parts provisioning – well done to you all.” Having just delivered the first batch of Ecolite mobile lighting towers to leading equipment providers in the UK, the Company will be looking to build on this achievement in the coming weeks and months ahead.

Pictured: (L-R) Gary Horne (Company Secretary), Andrew Barker (Managing Director) collecting the award on behalf of TCP from Dr Phil Darbyshire (BAE Systems).

Visit the Ecolite lighting tower page for more information

TCP are pleased to announce that its latest designed product for the Construction Industry, the TCP Ecolite mobile lighting tower, has been entered into the Essex Business Awards 2007, organised by the Essex Chronicle and Gazette Series of newspapers, within the Innovation category.

Having been shortlisted by the judges, TCP’s entry was further reviewed by Dr Chris Dent and Dr Phil Darbyshire of BAE Systems on Friday 20th July 2007. Managing Director Andrew Barker demonstrated the model and explained the ideas behind the concept from its inception two years ago. He also explained the innovative design features that have gone into the unit from the high efficiency lamps, to the mast sectioning and the main body which encompasses all the features and benefits that TCP were aware that their customers were demanding. TCP had to demonstrate that it had innovated not only in design and technology but also in customer care and end user satisfaction.

The Directors are now pleased to learn that TCP’s entry has now reached the finals of the 2007 Essex Business Awards, to be held at Braxted Park, near Witham on Wednesday 19th September 2007.

Watch this space for further news.

Visit the Ecolite page for more information

Due to expansion of the business and the need for larger premises, TCP are delighted to confirm that our Exeter Depot has moved to new premises with effect from today.

Our new location for South West operations is:

• Unit 2
  Kingsford Rural Business Centre
  Kentisbeare
  Cullompton
  Devon
  EX15 2AU

Depot contact numbers remain the same for the time being:

• Tel: +44(0) 1392 466193
• Fax: +44(0) 1392 466203

The new facilities will provide more space to house our workshop and maintenance facilities to serve one of TCP’s key hire locations.

Following the success of the Hi - C40 Micro Crusher in the small tool hire sector, TCP have expanded the crusher hire fleet at it’s Exeter Depot by taking delivery of a larger crusher, the MF450.

This mini tracked crusher features a jaw size of 450 x 280mm and represents the future in small to medium site recycling. Like the Hi-C40 it is compact and easy to transport and can be operated by one man. The cost savings that can be achieved as opposed to cart-away costs are substantial especially with a throughput of 10 – 15 tonnes per hour. See the MF450 page for more information.

Following successful trials of this machine, TCP are looking forward to adding further machines to compliment their increasing hire fleet, at it’s other depots throughout the UK.

Visit the MF-450 Mini Crusher page for more information

TCP are now recruiting an Area Sales Manager to lead their busy Coventry hire depot in Canley, which specialises in compaction equipment including brands such as Rammax, Hamm, Corniver and Hydrema.

Potential candidates are invited to contact Gary Horne on 01621 850777 for more details.

[UPDATE 19/04/07] We have now filled this position.