INDUSTRY PEOPLE
As Johnathan explains, the convenience of turning the
vehicle into a power supply means “If you can drive to the
job you’ll be able to do the job. Whereas with the auxiliary
engine, you drive to the job, start the auxiliary engine, and
the whole thing takes longer. Especially if there is any issue
with the auxiliary engine.”
Andy continues to explain the specific application of high
pressure washers, as used on construction sites.
“The high pressure washers are a very compact unit and
very efficient, they can handle a bit of dirty water, which is
what your normal water blaster cannot handle.
“For a demolition site, rather than having water spraying
over the whole site creating a lot of mess it’s easier to run
a fine mist of water directly at the dust source so dust is
captured and because the water is so fine, it captures all the
dust and drops it straight to the ground”.
Finally, with the vehicle freed up from the clunky generator
being towed behind (and one that could likely be stolen) a
contractor can load up the vehicle with their actual product,
as in the case of tyre suppliers.
The expertise in the building is extensive.
Beattys cover the needs of people in the heavy transport
and earthmoving sectors but also has an involvement in
“There’s a lot to do still”, says Johnathan. “One of the things
the marine and industrial sector. One such tale saw Beattys
we’re working on is improving our design and manufacturing
repair a driveshaft on a 21-ft superyacht that was parked
process through the use of modern technologies like CAD
up in Mexico. The design of the new component
and CNC machines. Again it’s a case of ‘bring us
took place within a 48-hour timeframe and the “If you can drive to the your project and we’ll get back to you with the
finished item was delivered 13 days later to a very job you’ll be able to do best possible solution”.
the job.”
happy client.
With a staff of around 20 in the building, Beattys
That is very much where Beattys is in 2019, says Johnathan.
is working with the best, and Johnathan explains that since
they’re working with the best available componentry, they
“You throw us a challenge and we’ll come up with the
aim to continue to uphold their reputation of being the best
optimal solution for it.”
in driveline technology.
From their purpose-built premises in Wiri, completed in
2015, Beattys has a vision to combine technology and
excellent customer service to make the business really
excel.
With 50 years’ experience under its belt, Beattys still
feels like a fresh business, harnessing new systems and
technologies.
The premises in Wiri, Auckland.
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