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12 Spring 2022 MEMBERSHIP NEWS Trime, manufacturer and supplier of sustainable lighting towers and associated equipment, has expanded its T-ZERO range with the introduction of a new tower light, the X-POLE SOLAR PRO. The Trime X-POLE SOLAR PRO is a emission and noise free lighting tower. It is an upgrade on the original X-POLE SOLAR, with a whole host of new features and benefits. X-POLE SOLAR PRO features a single 40watt high luminous, energy saving LED lamp fitted to a 5.5metre mast that delivers an illuminated area of 400 sqm. Power to the 110Ah (Absorbent Glass Mat) AGM battery is via a high efficiency and multi-directional (in three positions) solar panel which is fully protected against most weather conditions. There is also a useful battery level indicator. The X-POLE SOLAR PRO is fitted (as standard) with an automatic start-up PIR operation, together with handy dimmable lighting. It offers extensive running times of 15 hours at 100% illumination and 58hours in dimmed operation. The complete unit has tough galvanized metal works of 80 μm attractively finished. There are also galvanized forklift pockets base for safe, effective manoeuvrability from all sides. There is also a handy central lifting hook. The X-POLE SOLAR PRO is ideally suited to provide zero emission lighting in a variety of situations, including construction sites, outdoor events, car parks and anywhere else that needs energy saving, noise-free illumination. Trime is also offering some optional features for the X-POLE SOLAR PRO, including a telemetry system for remote location and operational monitoring. TRIME TAKE POLE POSITIONWITH THE NEW T ZERO X POLE SOLAR PRO LIGHTING TOWER Astley Hire is one of the first industrial equipment hire companies to achieve carbon-neutral status for December 2020 – November 2021 under PAS 2060 framework. In 2021 Astley Hire embarked on a 12-month project to address how it could further minimise the environmental impact of the business. The company has held the ISO 14001 environmental standard for many years but was inspired to make the big push for carbon neutrality by the UK’s target to become carbon neutral by 2050. Astley Hire engaged with consultancy service Charis Ventures Ltd to assist with the project. By working together to form and implement a comprehensive carbon scheme, Astley Hire and Charis Ventures were able to reduce a potential carbon footprint of 142.08 tons down to a residual value of 48.24 tons, which has been offset via the government approved Carbon Footprint scheme. Astley Hire’s General Manager, Martin Doran, said: “We have always been aware of the impact of our business activities on the outside world. I am pleased to have reached this significant milestone of zero- carbon neutrality and be one of the first hire companies in the UK to have achieved this status. Our customers who prioritise their green credentials can benefit greatly from knowing they are hiring equipment from a carbon-neutral provider.” Being carbon-neutral is the first milestone in a long term effort to reduce the business’ carbon output and the requirement for carbon offset. Astley Hire’s aim for 2022 is to reduce carbon offset by a further 10%, with similar targets for future years. Over 2022 and beyond, it will examine business processes and seek ways to improve key areas such as vehicle fleet efficiency, fuel for hire equipment, employee commuting, and the digitalisation of processes. Company Directors Stephen and Michael Dorricott said in a joint statement: “This is probably one of the biggest milestones we have reached as a business in our 56 years of existence. We, as directors, have always been passionate about reducing the environmental impact of the business we own. We are aware that this is only one step in our journey and there is still work to do.” The next stage of Astley Hire’s carbon-neutral journey is to get the PAS 2060 result certified by an external body, with a long term strategy to target every aspect of the business as technology advances and greener solutions become available. NORTHWEST INDUSTRIAL HIRE FIRM ACHIEVES CARBON NEUTRAL STATUS