FASSIUK#10cranes without compromiseNews and stories from Fassi UK, our dealerships and our customers

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Fassi sponsors Italian national squad Four-year deal to cover Euro 2016 & World Cup 2018

Sykes makes it six wins at Donington

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As official sponsor, Fassi welcomed 80 customers and dealers to Don-ington for the 6th round of the 2015 World Superbike Championship in May. 2013 World Champion, Tom Sykes ended an 8-round winless streak in great fashion as he stepped atop the podium twice at his home track, elevating the number of consecutive wins he has taken at the British venue to an impressive six. The all-British podium was completed in both encounters by Chaz Davies and series leader and eventual 2015 champion, Jonathan Rea. Our customers were able to enjoy the race from the sponsors hospitality area and meet the riders in person on the pit walk between races. It started with an order for a pair of

F140s at the SAIE Show in Bologna in 1996. Twenty years on, Sales Director Tony Hitchcock placed Walker Crane Services’ 1000th crane order with Fassi - an F820RA for Essex-based Webster Miller which will be featured in the next issue of Fassi UK News.

1000th crane order for Walker Crane Services

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New F545RALight enough for 3-axle chassis

The F545RA xe-dynamic is the last model in the XE range. An all-new crane designed to complete the high capacity range between the F485RA xe-dynamic and the F560RA he-dynamic models, the F545RA achieves Fassi’s goal of producing a true 50tm crane with a footprint compact enough for installation on a 3-axle chassis. The new crane outperforms the smaller model with a 10% increase in lifting capacity for just a

3% increase in weight. The power-to-weight ratio benefits from the outrigger spread be-ing increased to 7.8m, ensuring stability for challenging lifts. The footprint, however, is only 85mm bigger, maintaining the compact dimensions of the smaller F485RA. The F545RA is available with up to eight hydraulic extensions in various combina-tions offering a load moment up to 53tm and a hydraulic outreach of up to 24.90m.

New F65B & F70BMore bang, less bulk

We’re proud to present two new models that represent the renewal of our small crane range, available from January 2016. With a load moment capacity of between 6 and 7 tm, the F65B and the F70B are even more lightweight and they use the new boom link system for improved performance. The use of ultra high strength steels in the construction of the F65B offers 9% reduction in weight, while the new linkage

design of the primary and secondary joints provides a 9% increase in the hydraulic reach. The F65B.1 comes with the FX500 control system and the e-dynamic version includes RCH/RCS radio control. Four base versions can be fitted with up to four hydraulic extensions on all models. The addition of the Fassi XP system upgrades the crane to the 7 tm class, where it becomes the F70B.1.

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ITALY NATIONAL SPONSORSFASSI GRU signs deal covering Euro 2016 & World Cup 2018

Fassi Gru has signed a four-year contract with the Italian Football Federation - the FIGC - allowing it to be alongside the National Italian “A” and under 21 teams. “This agreement with FIGC”, said Giovanni Fassi, CEO of Fassi Gru S.p.A., “consolidates a multi-year relationship between Fassi Gru and the world of Italian football, which in recent years has

developed through collaborations with important Serie A clubs. “Being alongside the two most important Italian male national teams is a source of pride for Fassi and also a stimulus for us to reach the ambitious targets in industry that our National teams will aim for on a competitive level”.

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Meet Alex McIntosh: We are delighted to have appointed a new Fassi authorised service partner, APM Hydraulics, based in Bedfordshire. Alex McIntosh is an experienced and respected engineer operating an on-site service and repair van radiating out from his base in Bedfordshire. He is equipped with a Fassi service laptop and has key spare parts on board for same day breakdown repair. Alex can be contacted on 07986 849093 or at alex.apmhydraulics@gmail.com.

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installation, service and repair sector of which Fassi UK, through our authorised network, is the most vigorous supporter and promoter amongst the major manufacturers. Ken’s role is field-based to optimise the skills of our authorised installers, service engineers and customeroperators through on-site training and coaching support. Ken is an accredited ALLMI operator trainer.

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Meet Ken West: We have pleasure in welcoming Ken West to our product support team. Ken has extensive experience with Fassi cranes stretching back to 1995 and his appointment strengthens our capabili-ty at a time when sales of Fassi cranes have exceeded the level last seen before the financial crash of 2008. The appointment represents an investment in the independent crane

Welcome Avon Cranes: We’re delighted to welcome Avon Crane & Commercial Repairs as main sales dealer for the South West. Avon is an ALLMI member with over 35 years’ crane experience, operating a fleet of vans for mobile support. The company has been a Fassi authorised service partner since 2012, and Ben James and his team of engineers have built up a wealth of Fassi experience. Avon will install the full range of Fassi

cranes from their Bristol workshops, and Avon’s Paul Regan will work closely with Fassi sales engineer, Kevin Stanley, to develop the Fassi sales business.

ALLMI Operator Training+By choosing Fassi for your ALLMI training, not only do you certify your operators, you optimise the performance of man and machine. Our product support engineer, Ken West, will train your operators to use the features of your Fassi lorry loader to deliver optimum per-formance out on the job. ALLMI operator training is written by the industry, for the industry: full theoretical and practical instruction, practical and written assessments, certification and operator ID lasting five years. Modules covered include: Legislation, Pre-operational checks, Maintenance, Lifting attachments, Siting of the lorry loader, Stowing for travel, and Fassi lorry loader operation (including Fassi Stability Control system). All training is recognised by the HSE, UKCG, SAFed, MPBA and is compliant with BS7121 Part 4: 2010. Endorsed by ALLMI and CPA Best Practice Guide. Competitive rates. Call 01926 889 779 or email andy@fassi.co.uk for more information or to make a booking.

Optimise the performance of man and machine

ExpertiseBy continually training and coaching our service engineers, and using only genuine Fassi spare parts, you know you’re in the hands of the experts when you have your crane maintained at Fassi’s approved service points.

One ContactOur telephone helpdesk offers a single point of contact for all Fassi assistance, and out of hours we offer an emergency call-back facility. Since 2005, Fassi has logged all calls into our customer service system to track and ensure any issues are rectified through the service network. The system provides a detailed history of the crane.

At Fassi, we believe the best service back-up comes form local providers who really understand their customers’ needs and can react quickly and efficiently. Together, our five main dealers and 15 service points form a comprehensive national network, offering local support.

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#1 Plant Speed Bristol-based heavy haulage specialist, Plant Speed, serves all parts of the UK and Europe, with unrivalled experience of the transportation of a wide range of abnormal and heavy loads, efficiently handling challenging projects. This expertise, combined with continued investment in the latest equipment and technology, ensures Plant Speed provides customers with the most cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions. A state-of-the-art FASSI F820RA.2.25 xe-dynamic fitted to a 3 axle Scania tractor unit by Fassi South West main dealer Avon Cranes is the latest addition to the Plant Speed fleet.

#3 D.B. Plant Bristol-based D B Plant & Lifting has been in the lorry loader hire and transportation business for over a decade. For the latest addition to the fleet the company chose the Fassi F485RA with its versatile seven extensions, allow-ing a lift of nearly 2 tonnes at 17m. The crane was installed to a Scania chassis by Charlton Bodies as part of a complete package.

#2 Spectrum FreightThis road haulage

specialist has an impressive range of Fassi crane trucks, operating out of depots in Chesterfield, Bromsgrove, Widnes and Hoddesdon.

Spectrum has been using Fassi cranes for over 10

years, from 21 to 66 tonne metre, all supplied and fitted by Central Crane

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Trad Scaffolding operates from its bases in Bromley-by-Bow and Barking, servicing central London and local boroughs. The firm has a fleet of 15 FASSI F195A.0.23s, fitted to Scania 2 axle tractor units - a total investment of £1.7m. Fassi’s FSC stability control

system was key to choosing Fassi cranes due to the safer lifting environment for employees and the public. Liveried with distinctive visuals including ground breaking ‘chrome’ film, the vehicles promote the new ‘Metrix’ scaffolding system.

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Buttle #cover story

Buttle is an independent timber and builders’ merchant with branches in London, Enfield, St. Albans and Leighton Buzzard. Sporting the distinctive Buttle’s “Bee” logo, the newest addition to the company’s HGV fleet has received an enthusiastic reception from customers and staff at its Enfield base. The DAF CF330 26 tonne 6-wheel crane lorry features a rear-mounted FASSI F155A.0.22 with radio remote control and FSC-S stability control,

supplied and maintained by Walker Crane Services. The new truck is Euro 6 compliant and has additional safety features such as rear camera and integral ladder to provide safe driver access to the truck bed. Buttle’s Managing Director William Naylor said: “This is the latest step in the planned upgrade of our HGV fleet. New vehicles and FORS accreditation are all aimed at providing a better and safer service for our customers”.

A leader in the North West motorway and trunk road reconstruc-tion industry, civil engineering and road planning operations, NMS

has developed a considerable name for placement and hire of concrete and metal temporary barriers, thanks to investment in a

Fassi F485RA.2.24 mounted to a 3 axle Volvo tractor unit.

“Fassi has exceptional safety features ensuring a safer environment for our

staff” - Alsford Timber

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#5 hitchens. Reclaimed bricks and stone supplier, Hitchens of Exeter has purchased a new-series Volvo FL fitted with the new Fassi F85B.1 crane, mounted on the rear of the double dropside, platform body supplied by SW Commercials of Redruth. The new generation F85B.1 and F90B.1 are perfect for 12-16t build-ers’ merchants chas-sis. The cranes come with single linkage and optional hydraulically-operated outriggers at all spreads. FSC-S is avail-able as an option allowing the crane to be operated in tight spaces where the outriggers cannot be fully deployed. The F90B has an increase of +8% lifting capacity over the F85B with no increase in crane weight.

#6 alsford. Alsford Timber has 18 branches across the South East, and recently upgraded its commercial fleet with Fassi cranes. Eleven new vehicles have been delivered in 2015, ranging from 12-26 tonne GVW trucks with 8-15 tonne metre cranes. The 12 tonne trucks mark a significant increase in capacity from Alsford’s previous 7.5 tonne vehicle, reflecting on the growth of market share being achieved by many of its branches. The company has chosen DAF Trucks as its preferred supplier. All vehicles sup-plied are designed with the environment in mind, and run the most fuel efficient and low emission engines available. The vehicles have been combined with Fassi lorry loader cranes from Walker Crane Services.

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Celebrating 100 years with Beers

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2016 sees Beers Timber & Building Supplies celebrate a century in business, and a decade as loyal Fassi customersBeers Timber & Building Supplies made its first investment in a Fassi crane back in 2005. The company purchased a pair of Fassi F110A.22s which are still going strong a decade later, seen below with the latest additional to the fleet, a new F135A.0.22, supplied and fitted by Fassi Main Dealer, The Crane Centre. Beers began life in 1916, and celebrates 100 years in business this year, with five builders and six plumbers merchants in the North West to its name. The company bought its first Fassi crane because of the low weight and value for money. After 10 years of dependable service, Director Simon Geering said that he’s sure he made the right choice. His latest Fassi purchase is sure to be a valuable addition to his fleet in this centenary year.

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