Page 13 - W M Donald Newsletter - Edition Eleven

Despite COVID, W M Donald has continued to invest in its plant and equipment. Just a few examples are highlighted below:
A fleet of skid- mounted fuel tanks
CAT and Gennys
Utilities
A new Toyota Hilux has been added to the W M Donald Utilities’ fleet. Utilities is a fast-growing division, providing multi-utility infrastructure build and connections on housing and commercial sites.
New setting out van
W M Donald has taken delivery of its third custom-built setting-out vehicle manufactured to its own specification by Strong’s Plastic Products.
The vehicle features surround scene lights, a night heater, a heated PPE locker, hand wash facilities, secure storage, battery guard, and remote alarm and central locking. The vehicles are designed to ensure site setting-out is completed efficiently and safely, whatever the weather!
The CAT (Cable Avoidance Tool) is used on site to locate electric cables. The CAT works in combination with a Genny. The Genny emits a unique signal that the CAT is able to detect.
W M Donald has ordered twenty eCAT4 and Genny 4 sets to add to its fleet. The eCAT4 incorporates a data logging capability showing where the equipment has been used. The system retains two years of work history in memory for future reference.
Central to the success of a CAT on site is regular training for operatives. W M Donald is putting teams of operatives through training programmes at weekends to ensure skills are maintained.
Radiodetection has created a detailed publication on the background to cable location which can be found on its website (radiodetection.com).
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Continued investment in plant and equipment