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THE NETHERLANDS
Vink deploys versatile YT Vink in Barneveld, in the centre of the Netherlands, provides a range of products and services to the construction industry. They recently purchased a YT193 with PTO and hydraulic pump. The tractor is used with a concrete mixer trailer to collect the mix from the on-site concrete batching plant and then deliver it to construction sites in the area. The YT is also used with a hydraulically operated tipper trailer. This is used for transporting recycled concrete aggregate and other materials on the site. Finally, the tractor is also deployed with several other trailers to transport road plates and concrete blocks. The YT193 has a regular driver. His T driving licence for agricultural tractors allows him to take the vehicle onto public roads for deliveries to customers in the area. He is very happy about working with the machine, and really proud of it.
General maintenance is undertaken at customer sites, by our eight technicians with mobile workshops. The parts stocks in their vans are topped up overnight. There are also support sites throughout the Netherlands where they can collect parts and leave waste oil. The vehicles come to our workshop for major repairs and modifications, as well as mid-life upgrades. This is also where we train new fitters. This enables our people to develop into all-round fitters. “In short: we now have the perfect conditions to support our customers with advice, sales, rental and service.” The workshop is large and uncluttered, and the floor is kept clear where possible. The mobile vehicle lifts are battery powered. We can move them where they are needed, and the rest of the time they are out of the way. There is a mobile unit with air tanks for fitting and removing wheel nuts, so there are no hoses across the floor and it has a lower noise level than conventional equipment. There are two workstations for electric vehicle maintenance. We had more windows fitted in the offices. Everything has been refurbished and we have new furniture. All our teams are in close contact with each other so they can provide better support to our customers. This is also where we monitor vehicles fitted with the Terberg Connect telematics system, to optimise maintenance. Our building is now net zero. We have 192 PV panels on the roof and a ground source heat pump. Both the workshop and the offices have underfloor heating and cooling. Of course, there are charging posts for cars and commercial vehicles.
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