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Group also expanded our welfare fleet from a mere ten units to around 2500 mobile eco units and lithium lights within a ten-year period . The latest generation welfare assets have further evolved to become even more efficient with real time telemetry to analyse fuel , solar , and battery usage , improved and extended solar and lithium battery power technology , and rainwater harvesting systems .
“ The combined fleet of the business today has reached approximately 4000 assets , with in excess of £ 30 million investment in new fleet every year . Presently , our business operates as a fleet of specialist products backed up by a knowledgeable and experienced operations service team , always striving to remain at the forefront of the industry ,” he informs .
Demonstrable benefits
Continuously working towards improving carbon efficiency , Kelling places a strong emphasis on sustainability . “ We have always maintained a strong strategy to ensure that we provide the best assets that can perform in the most energy efficient manner . For example , on the access side , we make sure that the machines we use are latest generation and as fuel-efficient as possible . In fact , Kelling was the first company in the UK to launch and offer fully electric MEWPs . However , as we are an industry specialist , we do advise our clients on the best asset to meet their specific requirements . For example , on rural fibre installations where significant miles are required to be covered , an efficient diesel option with latest
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