A Telford lifting equipment manufacturer has been contracted by BMW to supply cranes at its Swindon MINI plant.
One massive overhead crane has already been installed at the plant by Pelloby, the Halesfield-based crane manufacturer.
The 35-tonne electric travelling crane system, which features a double girder design and wire rope hoist unit, was commissioned as part of a project to replace an older crane in the site’s press shop.
BMW have placed an order with Pelloby for two more 35-tonne cranes to replace other cranes in the press shop which are due to be installed towards the end of this year.
Pelloby’s managing director Glen Hickman said: “We’ve completed the challenge of delivering the initial press shop crane and are currently hard at work in the pre-manufacturing phase for the subsequent two 35 tonne cranes that will be delivered, erected and tested at the BMW Swindon site around Christmas time.
“It is a pleasure to be able to supply cranes for various production processes taking place at this plant.”
In addition to designing, manufacturing and delivering the initial crane, Pelloby was also able to project manage the removal of the existing crane and installation of the new system.
Operator training was provided for the BMW staff and to further guarantee the utmost in workplace safety, an ongoing maintenance contract was put in place which will see the Pelloby team inspect the crane on a regular basis.
