EDGE Innovate 2015 Global Dealer Open Event

Friday 16^th January saw EDGE Innovate’s State of the art Headquarters in Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland hold their Global Dealer Open Day. More than 80 guests from over 20 countries attended the day-long programme, which included a factory tour along the production facilities and a walk around tour of the machines given by sales and technical personnel. Managing Director Darragh Cullen commented;

“Today is really about firming up and expanding upon our relationships with our customers. It’s about cementing trust. It’s also about reminding you our dealers about our range of equipment and giving you all the chance to work with other EDGE distributors and share stories and opportunities”

The open day also hosted the unveiling of a new addition to the EDGE product portfolio; The TRM 516 trommel. The TRM516 boasts design features such as a sixteen foot long drum, four wheel direct drive system, variable speed control drum and feeder conveyor with load sensing controls. Optional oversize and radial conveyors are available for higher stockpiling requirements. The TRM516 has been innovatively designed for fuel efficiency and low operating costs thanks to the unique fuel and energy saving control system. Another notable advantage is the ease at which the unit can be transported from site to site, thanks to it’s fully road towable design. With numerous screens and drum types available (including a telescopic oversize conveyor for larger stockpiles) the TRM516 provides high flexibility and is the perfect option for end users who are constrained for space.

The official launch of this machine follows an aggressive portfolio of product launches which has seen a wide range of products come to market over the past number of years. A selection of this portfolio was also in attendance. Machines on site at the event included the;

Radial Truck Unloader RTU220

Introduced in 2014 the RTU220 provides operators with a highly efficient loading tool, designed to allow operators to continuously load directly from trucks into train wagons or barges. The full HMI control panel and remote control functions provide operators easy control of the RTU functions whilst loading. An independent track mounted unit, the RTU220 provides flexibility and reliability. Powered by a CAT 4.4 96KW (129HP) diesel engine, the RTU220 offers huge torque whilst only consuming 12-15 litres per hour (3-4USG). Further cost savings are provided by a dual power option.

Roll Sizer RS1500 Upgrade

The new upgraded EDGE Roll Sizer now boasts an increased hopper capacity from 7m³ to 11.25m³ and a lower feed in height of 3.3m allowing the RS1500 to be fed by any wheel loader without the need for a constructed ramp. The RS1500 Pre-Screen has been redeveloped to facilitate various mesh screens for fine screening applications. The feed conveyor now boasts a twin drive system to facilitate the transfer of larger material volumes.

FMS Fines Plant

The new EDGE FMS Fines Plant has a 10 stage separation process and is the perfect solution to reducing landfill costs. The new plant incorporates a mobile feeder stockpiler with bespoke hopper, our new flip flop screen, over-band and head drum magnets, blowers and our new material classifier. The FSM fines plant is another example of EDGE Innovate providing solutions to meet the ever changing demands placed on recycling facilities.

The EDGE Slayer/Shredder XL Basket System

With the new Slayer XL screening system, material is shredded to the required particle size in just one pass, cutting down on production times and operating costs. The baskets come in various apertures from 50mm to 250mm depending on the customer requirements and can be quickly removed or exchanged for different aperture screens. The EDGE Slayer can be used as either a primary or secondary shredder due to its highly robust design and superior resistance to difficult to shred material.

RTS/ Radial Track Stockpiler Series

The RTS Radial Track Stockpiler is a unique concept to the marketplace. Essentially it is a Radial Wheeled Stockpiler and Tracked Stockpiler all-in-one! The remote control track system is used to move the machine around site including rough terrain. It is also of benefit when re-locating the machine to a different site as it can easily be tracked onto a low loader or Low-Boy. When the machine has been positioned for work using the Tracks, the EDGE Radial Tracked Stacker can produce a 360° stockpile.

LTS / Low-Level Track Stockpiler Series

The LTS Low-Level Track Stockpiler introduces operators to a solution for the stockpiling and transferring of hard rock and ore for the mining and quarrying industry. The LTS is a long life, low maintenance Apron Feeder Stockpiler. The LTS is uniquely designed to allow for low level loading of material from the largest wheel loaders. The huge hopper capacity and heavy duty apron pads mean the LTS can easily cope with the extreme demands of any quarrying or mining application.

The EDGE Open Day also consisted of a site visit to the nearby skip hire company McKinstry Skip Hire. Guests were keen to see the EDGE machines working in real recycling applications for which they were designed. The machinery line-up at McKinstry’s included the Material Classifier MC1200, The EDGE shredder Slayer with the new basket system, the Trommel TRT622, and the Tracked Stockpiller TS65.

Despite bitterly cold weather conditions the high spirits continued with dinner at the Armagh City Hotel followed by corporate presentations from the Marketing Department, After Sales Department and EDGE Managing Director.

Catherine McKernan of the EDGE marketing department;

“Overall, 2014 has proven to be very successful with the EDGE brand becoming increasingly recognisable across the industry; 302 units have been sold into 31 different countries, with material being conveyed over 8303 meters. We are fully committed to building upon this in 2015 alongside our dealers which we will continue to support throughout”

Patrick Campbell of the EDGE After Sales Department;

“Here at EDGE we want to be as competitive as we can and in doing this we must have a structured plan with each dealer to maximise their levels of support to the end user. We currently hold in the excess of £1.5 million worth of stock here at EDGE which proves a major benefit and peace of mind to you the Dealer”

The evening’s talks concluded with EDGE Managing Director Darragh Cullen;

“We are delighted with the performance of the EDGE brand to date. The early days were quite difficult if I am to be honest. Business gurus have various opinions on when the best time is to start a business. Many would argue that the middle of the biggest ever worldwide economic downturn would not be the smartest move. As ever, we had our own ideas.  Five years ago we began the process of researching the market, talking to potential customers and devising a strategy. From a standing start we have developed into a business with a £15m turnover. We have an expanding product portfolio and above all a team of highly committed and experienced personnel”