February 2022

Updates
For further info on all these updates and more, visit www.total-contractor.co.uk
MAKITA IS LIGHTING THE WAY ON SITE
Makita UK has added two new cordless tower lights to its wide range of lighting solutions. The DML813 and DML814 are
the perfect additions to any jobsite during the darker months, providing the illumination needed for safe working.
Having fewer daylight hours to work with is one of the biggest challenges that tradespeople face during the winter months as,
without proper light, the same level of productivity simply cannot be achieved. However, with Makita’s new cordless tower lights,
professionals can keep working safely for longer.
The DML813 and DML814 18V LXT Cordless Tower Lights feature 12 daylight white LEDs that deliver up to 3,000 lumens and
mimic natural daylight for maximum user visibility. With three settings to choose from, professionals can easily adjust the output
to suit the working conditions, and both models include a memory function that will turn the light on in the last setting used, for
increased efficiency. What’s more, the DML814 features three light heads that can be pivoted independently, which is ideal when
larger work areas need illuminating.
Both the DML813 and DML814 are height adjustable (from 125-224cm), making them suitable for use at ground level and at
height. The tripod stand is easily operated using a lock-release button – and it can be secured to the ground with screws or pegs for maximum stability. At
the end of the day, the DML813 and DML814 can be neatly folded up for simple storage and transportation.
The DML813 and DML814 have also been specifically designed for use on construction sites and are IP55 certified for weather and dust resistance. They
also feature a padlock hole for the battery, to help protect against theft.
Kevin Brannigan, Marketing Manager at Makita, said: “At Makita, we are dedicated to ensuring that professionals have access to the tools that they need
to work productively and efficiently – and the DML813 and DML814 will help them to do just that.” www.makitauk.com
FLEETS AHEAD ON SUSTAINABILITY
MKM Building Supplies has invested in six IVECO compressed natural gas (CNG) HGVs, as part of
its wider ongoing commitment to sustainability.
The initial order of CNG trucks will bolster the existing delivery fleets of MKM’s branches in Newark,
Bishops Auckland, Warrington and Crewe. The first two CNG HGVs were delivered to MKM’s Newark
branch earlier this month (25th November).
“The new vehicles will not only further strengthen the
CNG is made by compressing natural gas (methane) down to less than 1% of its volume, creating a fleets but also serve as an exciting testbed for the impact
of alternatively fuelled vehicles on our wider fleet”
safe, sustainable and non-toxic fuel solution. This environmentally friendly fuel improves air quality by
emitting less NO ²
and Particulate Matter as well as reducing C0 ²
by 95% when operating on Bio-CNG versus Euro VI equivalent Diesel. It is also
significantly quieter, just 71 dB(A) (Piek Quiet Truck) when running in Silent Mode. Bio-CNG is cleaner, more sustainable and more cost effective for
fleets.
The purchase of the six CNG-fuelled HGVs from IVECO further strengthens MKM’s relationship with the vehicle manufacturer, who supply most of the
existing vehicles in MKM’s 240-strong fleet. The new vehicles come fitted with an Atlas lorry mounted crane, maximising the versatility of the HGVs.
Shane Thompson, Head of Transport at MKM Building Supplies, said: “The delivery of the first six sustainable vehicles in the MKM fleet is an important
step forward for the business. The new vehicles will not only further strengthen the fleets of Newark, Bishops Auckland, Crewe and Warrington, but will
also serve as an exciting testbed for the impact of alternatively fuelled vehicles on our wider fleet.
“Investing in sustainable HGVs has long been a priority for MKM, and as a business we’ve thought long and hard about what a mixed fleet should look
like. We chose CNG not just because of its obvious benefits in terms of carbon reduction, but also because of the existing infrastructure which makes
such an investment viable at scale. With nine CNG fuelling stations currently active in the UK, including one opposite our Newark branch, and more to
follow in the next few years, our CNG vehicles have access to a robust fuelling network.” www.mkmbs.co.uk
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