Volvo Truck Range Features at Ride & Drive Days

ALL-NEW VOLVO TRUCK RANGE FEATURE AT DENNISON COMMERCIALS RIDE & DRIVE DAYS

It may not have been the best of weather, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of customers who had the opportunity to test out the all-new Volvo Truck range at Dennison Commercials in Ballyclare.

In between some heavy downpours, operators were able to climb behind the wheel of what is an impressive lineup of trucks from the robust heavy construction truck, the FMX, to the FH and FM ranges including Volvo’s new Flagship, the FH16 750 which caught everyone’s attention! Dennison’s tell us they had a fantastic couple of days chatting with customers about the innovative features and benefits of the new Volvo range.

Darren McKinstry, Chris Arthur, Mark McKinstry and John Jenkins.

With up to 750 hp and massive torque available on your command, the powerful yet agile Volvo FH16 takes everything in its stride, fully loaded or not. The Volvo FH16 efficient powertrains will help you get as much out of your fuel as possible and thanks to the I-Shift transmission, all gear changes are perfectly timed – automatically. As for the Volvo FM, with six cab sizes, two, three or four axles, extra low to high chassis and a wide range of powertrain options, it can be configured to meet a customer’s exact needs, combining excellent levels of comfort and convenience. Around urban areas, over long distances, picking up containers in ports, navigating construction sites, and everything in between, the Volvo FM is up to any task. Also there on the day was a Volvo FMX, Volvo Trucks’ most robust construction truck to date, making the toughest construction applications easier and safer – whether there’s a road or not. Again, it can be tailored to your needs and the conditions it will be up against. Dennison Commercials provided all guests with a welcome pack which included a mask and hand sanitizer to ensure everyone was able to adhere to Covid-19 guidelines – and, of course, there was plenty of much appreciated refreshments on hand!

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Hill Engineering goes Platinum with Deloitte

Specialist excavation attachment manufacturer Hill Engineering has achieved recertification as one of Ireland’s best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards programme.

The company, which is based on Derryboy Road, Carnbane Business Park, in Newry, Co Down, demonstrated superior business performance for the seventh consecutive year – the first as a Platinum award winner – and was recognised during a virtual awards ceremony. It was one of just 12 companies awarded Platinum standard. The Deloitte Best Managed Companies programme, in association with Bank of Ireland, promotes and recognises excellence in Irish/ Northern Irish owned and managed companies. It is the only awards scheme on the island of Ireland that considers a business’ performance from every perspective. Entrants to the programme compete for the designation in a rigorous process that evaluates the calibre of their management abilities and practices in addition to the strategy, capability, innovation, culture and financial performance of their companies. This year’s programme saw the highest number of new applicants in its 13-year history. The winning companies represent 26 counties across the island of Ireland and come from a range of sectors. With this year’s new winners, there are now 139 companies that are recognised as Ireland’s Best Managed Companies. This network of companies has a combined turnover of €8.5 billion and employs a total of 40,000 people. Commenting on the award, Hill Engineering’s Head of Global Business Development John Lines said: “This award shows we are never content to rest on our laurels, even in the face of a global pandemic.” Anya Cummins, Lead Partner for Ireland’s Best Managed Companies Awards Programme at Deloitte Ireland, said: “In a relentlessly challenging year, the winning companies displayed true bravery in how they adapted to change, with many innovating and some even accelerating their plans for their businesses.” Harry Goddard, CEO, Deloitte Ireland and judging panel member, commented: “This year’s winning companies had robust strategies in place prior to the pandemic, which enabled them to respond comprehensively to the changing situations they found themselves in. With no sector untouched by the impact of Covid-19, many companies remained committed to ensuring that they did not fall into the trap of doing things like they had always been done, just because that had worked in the past; in fact, many companies took the extraordinary challenge as an opportunity to develop and improve processes. “The judges noted that, despite the risk of falling into crisis mode and focusing solely on the immediate challenges facing their businesses, the winning companies were adept at maintaining a long-term view of where their organisations were going and a strong clarity of purpose on what the business was trying to achieve, and why.” Nikki Canavan, Senior Director, Bank of Ireland Corporate Banking and judging panel member, said: “Over the last number of years the companies in the Best Managed Companies network have shown huge strength in the face of disruption and uncertainty. This year in particular – a year that tested Irish businesses like never before – the judges noted the commitment, bravery, resilience and tenacity of the applicant companies.”

(L-R): Engineering manager Neal Loughran, production controller Delise Turley, purchasing manager Roddy Campbell, business development manager William McIntosh, financial controller Pearl Campbell.

NI Water Awards Major £7 million Contract to Belfast firm

NI Water has awarded a contract for the sampling and transportation of water and wastewater samples to Belfast-based company RPS Environmental Management Ltd. This contract is worth almost £7 million over a five-year period.

The three-year contract operates around the clock, 365 days a year and involves taking samples at NI Water’s treatment works and various other locations throughout both the drinking water supply and sewerage networks. The samples are then transported under strictly controlled conditions to NI Water’s Analytical Services laboratories, where they undergo analysis to demonstrate compliance with water and wastewater quality regulations. Dymphna Gallagher, Head of Drinking Water Regulation for NI Water, said: “NI Water is committed to the highest standards of water

(L-R): Daren Wise (Regional Manager, RPS), Aaron Gault (Sampler, RPS) Lawrence Miscandlon (Sampler, RPS), Dymphna Gallagher (Head of Drinking Water Regulation, NI Water)

and wastewater quality throughout Northern Ireland, and we are delighted to award this major contract to Belfast firm RPS. “The recent high demand for water, due to the hot weather meant that sampling had to be carried out at an even greater frequency, as NI Water ensured that tankered water continued to meet the same rigorous quality standards, whilst maintaining supply to its customers. “We look forward to working together with RPS to maintain these excellent standards and level of service for our customers.” In order to meet regulatory requirements, RPS were required to attain quality standard ISO 17025 accreditation for sampling activities, which was awarded by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) in July 2021. The contract requires samplers to accurately carry out checks on drinking water samples at various stages which provide immediate assurance to NI Water that treatment processes continue to protect public health in providing safe, clean drinking water to Northern Ireland.