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The J D Neuhaus company have been designing and manufacturing handling equipment for over two and a half centuries, and pioneered the use of compressed air for powering handling equipment in the early 1950’s. The latter development ensured that their lifting and pulling equipment was suitable for use in hazardous areas and environments where there was a potential explosion risk.
Their products, which now also include optional hydraulic powered operation, are used worldwide in all major heavy ... [more]
J D Neuhaus delivered to Westcon Lofteteknikk AS (WCL) of Norway, its largest crane system constructed to date. It will be used on an offshore drilling rig.
The semi portal design comprises an A-frame supporting twin overhead horizontal track beams providing a 7.5 metre span.
The crane has an approximate height of 11.5 metres with a total weight of 32 tonnes. It is equipped with JDN hydraulic EH 40-H monorail hoists operating on each of the twin beams, each hoist providing an individual lift... [more]
This powerful hoist is one of the latest pieces of heavy duty lifting equipment recently added to the J D Neuhaus hire range, and is believed to be one of the largest air driven hoists available for hire in Europe. It complements an extensive range of fully Ex rated JDN hoists, with lift capacities from 250kg up to 100 tonnes, now available from the rapidly expanding hire fleet at the recently opened
J D Neuhaus service centre in Aberdeen.
The important operation of lifting a furnace from a ... [more]
John Brash shingles have been used as a roofing and cladding solution for The Runways End Youth Adventure Centre which is being developed in eight acres of woodland near Aldershot in Hampshire. The Western Red Cedar shingles from John Brash have been specified for the roofs and walls of a range of new buildings at the Ł6.1m eco-friendly outdoor adventure centre by architects at Hampshire County Council.
Environmental sustainablity is central to the new development, which is a partnership pro... [more]
John Brash's new JBCitiDeck® smooth decking produce offers all the anti-slip benefits of John Brash’s castellated timber decking, but with a characteristic smooth profile that makes it more suited to an inclusive urban environment.
The smooth, easy to clean profile of JBCitiDeck® combines detectable contrasts in surface texture, whilst providing a smooth surface for wheelchair users. JBCitiDeck® also provides a stable surface to walk on with urban footwear, including high heels.
Building m... [more]
Designed to a high specification and with full height windows offering stunning city views, the the 108 apartments and townhouses at the prestigious Cube development in Manchester are being marketed as ‘city chic without the city prices’. The development has been led by Manchester Ship Canal Developments (MSCD), which is a joint venture partnership between developer Peel Land & Property and Manchester City Council.
John Brash’s JB Antislip Plus® decking has been specified for communal areas ... [more]
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