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sources as demandon the traditional grid rises, with
looming threatsof blackouts,” he told IRN.
“This trend is expected to grow particularly in
developing countries where there is an increasing
demand for power generation, due to constraints
on the electricity supplywhich cannot withstand the
pace at which these countries are being developed -
and the rateatwhichbusinessneeds tobesustained.
“We found that developing countries require
reliable, fuel efficient, economical and robust
machines suitable for the environments in which
they operate. Yet many do not have the budgets to
import andbuybrandnew stock.
“This creates opportunities for us, as a leading
distributor of power generationequipment in theUK,
as it opens up new territories for the distribution of
our ex-rent to rent generators.”
Elements
New fromKohler Power Systems is twomodels for its
range of diesel-powered mobile generators offering
customisable options for most applications. The two
new units - Kohler’s 145REOZT4 and 175REOZT4 diesel
mobilegenerators - offerquietand reliableoperation
while delivering dependable power wherever it’s
needed. Built towithstand theelements and run long
hours in prime and standby applications, the new
generatorsmeet all emissions standards.
Features include a heavy-duty air cleaner with
restriction indicator; fuel tanks sized for 24-hour
runtime; external emergency stop; stainless steel
door latches and hinges; 110% environmental
containment for fuel, oil and coolant; and a two-way
fuel valve to easily switch from onboard to external
fuel source.
Aksamakesmoves
forEurope’srental
market
Turkish genset manufacturer Aksa is targeting
the European rental market with the launch of a
new range of generators in the 22 to 550 kW range
usingPerkins andCummins engines.
The company has previously sold permanent standby gensets in Europe but is now targeting the rental
marketwith sets designed for rental applications andusingStage IIIAengines, predominantlyPerkins.
Aksa is one of the biggest genset manufacturers in the world, producing around 40,000 units last year
from factories in Turkey, China and in Los Angeles, USA. Until now its focus in Europe has been on the
permanent, standbygensetmarket.
Guy Gibson, business development manager at Aksa Power International (UK), Aksa’s wholly owned UK
subsidiary, told IRN; “We have been selling standby gensets in Europe; that was our businessmodel. We’ve
done well, but to push us a bit further we have recruited people to expand our presence [in rental].” Mr
Gibson spoke to
IRN
at the recent ExecutiveHire Show in theUK, at whichAksawas exhibiting for the first
time.
Thenew range isbasedon sets launched inAustraliaandNewZealanda fewyearsagoand feature rental
features such as bunded-base, 24 hour fuel tanks; balanced lift points; the ability to stackmultiple units;
and theuseof industry acceptedDeepSea controllers.
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Gensetmanufacturer Himoinsa said it has to consider both rental companies and end-users
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