{"id":4420,"date":"2022-07-05T15:14:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T14:14:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/?p=4420"},"modified":"2022-07-05T15:14:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-05T14:14:06","slug":"chepstow-plant-international-invests-in-1000th-volvo-machine-from-smt-gb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.constructionplantworld.com\/news\/2022\/07\/chepstow-plant-international-invests-in-1000th-volvo-machine-from-smt-gb\/","title":{"rendered":"Chepstow Plant International invests in 1,000th Volvo machine from SMT GB"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2002, Chepstow Plant International<\/a> placed its first package order for 10 Volvo A25 articulated haulers. Two decades later, the South Wales-based mineral and aggregates contractor regularly orders more than 100 Volvo machines a year from SMT GB and received its 1,000th<\/sup> unit to date \u2013 an L220H wheeled loader<\/a> with Volvo Co-Pilot<\/a> \u2013 at the end of June 2022.
\nBefore arriving at the Chepstow Plant yard in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, the Volvo L220H took pride of place on the SMT GB stand at Hillhead<\/a>, featuring a special livery to celebrate 20 years of partnership between the two companies.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a proud milestone for myself, the business, and our Chairman, Eddie Hayward, that we can install that accolade as a memory of all those transactions, all those livelihoods we\u2019ve positively affected in the industry, and the strategic presence that we\u2019ve developed alongside one of the biggest manufacturing giants on the planet,\u201d said John Corcoran, Managing Director of Chepstow Plant International.<\/p>\n

Shared ethos and values
\nWhat first attracted Chepstow Plant to Volvo was the company\u2019s shared ethos and commitment to making a positive impact on the industry. The Volvo brand values of quality, safety and environmental care chime perfectly with Chepstow Plant\u2019s mission to provide sustainable and practical solutions for resource extraction in a zero-risk environment.
\n\u201cIt was that feeling of \u2018these people think the same as us\u2019, which has made it easy to work alongside Volvo and SMT GB,\u201d Corcoran said.
\nLonger term, open communication and close collaboration have been key to maintaining the relationship.
\n\u201cThe communication flow is always an open door. Best practice sharing, supportive behaviour and, as I got to understand the Volvo business more, I realised that the simple values of understanding the industry and reciprocation of standards were the key ingredients to a sustainable relationship\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

Transforming hauler safety
\nIn particular, Volvo and Chepstow Plant\u2019s close collaboration has helped standardise inclinometers on articulated haulers<\/a> in the UK, transforming both operator and site safety.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe industry, historically, was suffering a lot of ADT turnovers. Volvo listened to us and our strategic clients and didn\u2019t hesitate in investing and bringing that forward. Now, pretty much wherever you buy a truck from in the UK, it\u2019s fitted with an inclinometer,\u201d Corcoran explained.<\/p>\n

Beyond the addition of this product feature, Volvo and Chepstow Plant developed training programmes together to instil safe behavioural practice. \u201cA feature of innovation is only as good as the end user who puts it to work, so we continually train and develop operators to use the inclinometer to stay in line with excavation and tip rules and make sure ramps and cambers are safe before even going to work. Small features like this can make significant progress in behavioural safety as long as the companies using them take full advantage of them,\u201d he said<\/p>\n

Low emissions and high uptime<\/p>\n

Volvo and SMT GB are also supporting Chepstow Plant\u2019s decarbonisation programme. By the end of 2022, more than 90% of the contractor\u2019s fleet will be operating with Stage 5 engines, helping to reduce CO2<\/sub> emissions. In addition, Chepstow Plant is using Volvo CareTrack telematics<\/a> data to manage and reduce fuel consumption from both an environmental and cost perspective.<\/p>\n

As for uptime, all Volvo machines in the Chepstow Plant fleet are covered by SMT GB\u2019s Customer Service Agreements<\/a>, providing peace of mind and ensuring each unit is ready to work when needed.<\/p>\n

\u201cSMT GB delivers a consistent and high standard of service. They\u2019ll, wherever possible, get a part to us overnight, but that\u2019s not special treatment for us. I think it\u2019s in the mantra of the business for all customers,\u201d Corcoran said.<\/p>\n

The personal touch
\nIn every interaction with Volvo and SMT GB, Chepstow Plant appreciates the personal touch.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m familiar with everyone at SMT, from SMT Group\u2019s leaders and the UK CEO to the regional team in South Wales. Each of our departments at Chepstow Plant also has a solid relationship with the relevant department at SMT GB \u2013 whether that\u2019s the maintenance, parts or technical and warranty department. All those people know each other\u2019s names and communicate well,\u201d Corcoran said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are always cheaper options out there, but the personalised infrastructure support we get from SMT GB and Volvo, along with the opportunity to be involved in sensible and practical innovation, gives us sustainable value against that day one cost analysis versus efficiency and uptime to me, it\u2019s quite affordable and with that overarching experience has significantly contributed to get us to the accolade of 1,000 machines purchased,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Concluding, Nick Allen, CEO of SMT GB, stated: \u201c1,000 machines is an incredible milestone, and we are so grateful for Chepstow Plant\u2019s support over the years. Their honest feedback and willingness to collaborate have challenged us to continuously improve and develop solutions that have a genuinely positive impact on the industry. We look forward to continuing our partnership and finding more ways to innovate together for greater safety and sustainability in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

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