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Rugged tech leader Xplore launches R12 tablet
Xplore Technologies, the
manufacturer of the world’s
widest range of high-quality
rugged tablet computers, has
launched the XSLATE R12
detachable rugged tablet PC in
the UK - and it is seen as being
ideal for emergency services
applications.
Key features include advanced
communications capability, and
noteworthy is the ease with
which it transforms from a tablet,
to a notebook or desktop with a
keyboard, and back.
Xplore incorporated specific
customer feedback into the 12.5”
First Call for Equipment Resale/ Disposals
What does your Emergency
Services Organisation do
with redundant equipment?
You could be missing out
on a source of Revenue! The
Hilditch Group has been selling
redundant medical and general
assets for the emergency
services and government
departments for 25 years.
Whilst most ambulance and
hospital trusts already use
the company, they are less
well known to the Fire and
Rescue Services who may not
be maximising their returns
on the disposal of equipment.
Items like mobile generators,
water pumps, decontamination
trailers etc. as well as vehicles
NMI Safety Systems have
recently announced the arrival
of Oliver Shaw who has joined
the sales team to be part of
their Ambulance and PTS
project.
Speaking about the new
appointment, MD, Ilan Alfassa said
“We are very pleased to be able to
bring Oli on-board, his appointment
allows NMI to be more proactive in
both the Ambulance and Community
Transport markets.”
rugged tablet design making it highly
suitable as the primary computing
device for emergency services.
The XSLATE R12’s customerrequested
features include antenna
pass-through capabilities, an RJ-45 +
Serial Port dongle and a Bluetoothenabled
keyboard that magnetically
stows on the back of the tablet even
when docked. It has an optically
bonded 800 Nit “View Anywhere
Display”. It is also designed to sync
with existing back office systems and
software to deliver real-time data via
multi-authentication access.
It has pen and touch capabilities, and
backed by a Bluetooth-connected
are in high demand with
Hilditch’s International buyers.
When you mention auctions most
people think of antiques, or cars with
“interesting” histories, along with
gloomy auctions rooms and dealers
in sheep skin coats; but Hilditch have
been instrumental in developing
the market for emergency services
and healthcare devices over the last
25 years. They offer a sophisticated
service, which is backed by their
medical engineering division.
NMI are a family owned business
and one of the leading suppliers
of products for both seated and
wheelchair users. Their products are
currently in operation with multiple
Ambulance Trusts, Private Ambulance
companies and Community
Transport Services.
All products are manufactured
and tested on site to the highest
standard, earning them the Queens
Award for Enterprise in Innovation
2008.
keyboard , and the standard hotswappable
battery is critical for
long shifts while the large, outdoorviewable
display is protected by
Corning Gorilla Glass for damageresistant,
day-and-night viewing.
Hilditch Marketing Manager Barney
Greig says “We have a strong offering
for the emergency services sector,
and having worked with Ambulance
and Hospital Trusts for 25 years
are looking to provide our services
to the wider Emergency Services
and Rescue sector. The resale of
medical devices and emergency
services equipment provides a
significant revenue stream to many
organisations”.
Their sales are a great way to
buy used medical equipment and
machinery at excellent prices. All
sales are featured on their website
www.hilditchgroup.co.uk/Sales. Their
Medical Engineering Department
offers servicing and repairs of
equipment if required to assist buyers.
Oli to Oil the Wheels for NMI’s Ambulance Activity
Oliver expressed his delight at joining
NMI, saying “I am thrilled to be part
of such a wellestablished
company
and I look
forward to
helping push
NMI to be
the preferred
supplier within
this industry.”
“The antenna pass-through
technology will allow ambulance
services to prepare and share
incident response plans from
vehicles with a greater efficiency and
effectiveness than ever before,” said
Steve Priestley of Xplore.
Xplore has been exclusively
manufacturing powerful, long-lasting,
and customer-defined rugged tablet
PCs since 1996.
For more info please contact:
www.xploretech.com/uk/
They hold a number of medical
and general auctions every month
and have some excellent product
coming in the next few months –
including Zoll E Series defibrillators
and significant ambulance lease fleet
disposals.
Contact the team at Hilditch
to discuss the sale of your
equipment:
T: 1666 822 577
E: sales@hilditchgroup.com
or view their sales online at:
www.hilditchgroup.com
For more information contact
us on:
020 8801 5339
or sales@nmisafety.com
or visit www.nmisafety.com
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