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MAN TGS is an easy choice for Kellys Point Hire and Building Supplies to vehicle delivery, has been more of a partnering experience than a sales procedure.
Kellys Point Hire and Building Supplies of Warrenpoint near Newry in County Down has recently invested in two MAN Trucks and in doing so boosted both their fleet and their customer delivery service. Founded by Leonard Kelly and his four brothers in 1967, some 53 years ago, the company was originally established as a building contractor. Today Kellys, still a family run business, operate a one-stop-shop for construction, consisting of both plant hire and building merchant operations. Their new fleet additions, comprising of a new MAN TGS 26.360 6x2 rigid and a MAN TopUsed TGS 26.440 6x2 tractor, will deliver to builders’ merchants, and building and construction sites in and around the local area. Gary Kelly, Director Kellys Point Hire and Building Supplies, said: “We have a longstanding relationship with both our local MAN dealer, RK Truck Centre in Carryduff and MAN Truck & Bus UK; the service we’ve received
“Delivering to building and construction sites can be tricky at times so having a 6x2 26 tonne rigid with a shorter wheelbase and a lifting tag axle can be a huge benefit. We were also pleased to be able to specify the new 26 tonner with a manual gearbox too, a big plus when delivering on site and off-road.” from them over the years is nothing but outstanding. “We service and maintain our vehicles inhouse, however for parts and anything out of scope we use RK Trucks. The relationship is built on trust, value and reliability.” The rigid TGS 26.360 features MAN’s compact M cab (daycab) the optional manual 16-speed gearbox, a lifting rear tag axle, a strong steel flatbed body with an extendable loadbed and a 19-tonne Palfinger chassis mounted crane. The TopUsed TGS 6x2 tractor
features the popular LX cab (sleeper-cab) a mid-lift axle, the 16-speed manual gearbox and will be used to pull both lowloader and flat-bed trailers. Gary Kelly continued: “We have a 2006 MAN LE 18.280 6x2 rigid which we’ve owned from new, it’s still working today and we’ve been so impressed with this vehicle that we’re treating it to a refurbishment. Because of this and the service we’ve received when we started looking for fleet replacements the new MAN TGS was at the top of our list. Our journey for our new vehicles, from initial conversation
Kellys Point Hire holds an impressive portfolio of hire equipment for the building, construction, landscaping and home improvement sectors, while Kellys Building Supplies caters for the DIY home improver, the self-builder and larger building contractors. In July 2019 Kellys supported the BBC’s “DIY SOS: The Big Build” helping a struggling family in Bangor. Donating resources to the project, including excavators, heaters, dehumidifiers and a range of hire equipment Kellys reached out and helped transform the family home.
Personal and Professional Safety Engages Delegates at Hire 2019 Conference Hire 2019 has been hailed a resounding success after HAE EHA’s annual conference brought together industry stakeholders and influencers for the best yet programme of speaker presentations and exhibitor stands and demonstrations - all themed around collaborate, innovate and inspire. The overriding themes of safety and career development were outlined in the opening addresses by HAE EHA Chair Brian Sherlock and Commercial Manager Paul Gaze alongside Scott Ball of HireTrain, and a full and fascinating programme followed. First up was Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, a British computing, mathematics and language genius who in 2013 founded Stemettes, a social enterprise promoting women in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers. Her uplifting presentation focused on the challenges of enticing women into these traditionally male areas of employment, explaining how STEM roles are “incredibly creative” and all about problem solving.
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Mark Noonan of CITB then followed with a complementary examination of how Pathways to Hire is expected to also encourage more new starters into what is being positioned as a dynamic and appealing career path; and Dr Léa Cléret of Leadership Trust continued with how to hang onto valued team members through a sustained programme of leadership and inclusive behaviours. Frank Elkins, COO of Travis Perkins, rounded off the morning with a thought-provoking presentation on measures being taken to tackle dumper and digger safety. The afternoon was kicked off by Chris Lucas of HSE who explained the link between inadequate welfare facilities and construction worker ill health, and steps being taken to address the issues. Chief Economist of Barbour-ABI and AMA Research, Tom Hall, gave a fascinating insight into the state of the UK’s economy as well as that of the construction sector; followed by Det Supt Neil Austin of West Mercia Police, who had the audience gripped with his overview of ATM theft and
the work of the National Intelligence Unit for Serious and Organised Acquisitive Crime. Finally, with mental health taking centre stage in many nationwide forums at the moment, there was a timely and thoughtprovoking addition to the debates from Brian Parker of AFI Uplift and Paul Gaze of HAE EHA, on creating and updating mental health policies in the workplace and the ideal model for such policies. HAE EHA Chief Executive Officer Graham Arundell commented: “This was without doubt the most varied and engaging line-up of speakers we have ever had at our annual conference, and it was also gratifying to see many of our members exhibiting alongside the highly informative presentations. HAE EHA is making great strides with several proactive partners to really support and grow the Hire sector, to develop new opportunities and evolve as necessary to continue making a crucial contribution to the UK economy. Hire 2019 underlined these objectives and could not have been more closely allied to the theme of collaboration, innovation and inspiration.”
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