A new power unit for mobile traffic lights designed by Leeds-based power solutions provider, William G Search, has been given the green light from the industry¡¦s market leaders.
The engine, launched earlier this year, is the first-ever standard power unit designed to suit the needs of every different manufacturer and is expected to save the industry several thousands pounds a year.
The UK¡¦s two major manufacturers of mobile traffic light sets, Pike Signals and SPW, have both placed significant orders for the Search-modified Lister Petter AC1 engine.
Pike Signals of Birmingham has already purchased 100 engines to power its ¡¥QS Super Silenced¡¦ portable traffic light sets, and has begun taking delivery of a further 100 units due to additional demand.
Managing Director Chris Pearson said: ¡§We¡¦ve been impressed by the performance and reliability of Search¡¦s engine since it came onto the market. Having one standard engine for the industry removes some of the risk from product development and helps us keep costs down.¡¨
Key benefits of Search¡¦s design include its robust build, low speed running, low maintenance requirements, flexibility and low fuel consumption.
Eddie Whitham, Divisional Manager for Power Products at Search, said: ¡§The fact that the two market leaders have shown such a high level of interest is extremely encouraging. It made good business sense to design one unit which would satisfy all different needs and this view is being endorsed in the market.¡¨
PICTURE CAPTION: Pike¡¦s mobile traffic lights set featuring Search¡¦s adapted Lister Petter AC1 engine.
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For further information, please contact:
Eddie Whitham, William G Search Ltd Tel: 0113 263 9081
Sam White, Simon Mountford Communications Tel: 01347 844844
Notes to editors
William G Search, which was founded in Leeds in 1946, currently employs 165 people at its sites in Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham and Liverpool. Its operating divisions are:
„h Power Products - Specialising in the supply of power solutions in the field of industrial and marine engines, and power generation.
„h Hire - one of the largest independent hire specialists in the north of England providing a full range of plant and equipment to construction and industry. It is also one of very few businesses with the facilities to modify electric personnel carriers to meet clients' individual specifications.
„h Leisure industry - the largest supplier of hire equipment for outdoor events in the UK. It specialises in sporting and music events.
„h Compressed Air - supplying and maintaining compressed air and process equipment from supply only through to total turnkey installations.
„h Fluid Sealing ¡V providing industrial fluid sealing, hydraulic/pneumatic seals and maintenance products. Search is an approved UK distributor for A W Chesterton, one of the world¡¦s leading manufacturers.
