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ADDITION OF SENNEBOGEN 830 M HELPS BROOKLYN COMPANY DO MORE VOLUME IN LESS TIME |
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BROOKLYN, NY – When Tim Fulton founded TNT Scrap Metal about three years ago, he had no experience in the industry. His background included work in a family construction business and a couple years of college. But he knew he could run a business, so he founded TNT Scrap in Brooklyn and has grown it into a 78,000-square-foot yard that’s handling thousands of tons of scrap metal each week. Fulton and his staff of about 15 do it by working 24 hours a day, year round. Fulton also relies heavily on a staff that brought the experience he didn’t have to the business. “They’re a big part of this business’ success because I rely heavily on their expertise,” said Fulton. “I’m more of a customer-relationship guy. I work directly with the people who bring us the scrap and the customers on the other side of the business who buy it from TNT.” In addition to relying heavily on his staff, Fulton trusts his equipment distributors to find the right machinery to fit his needs. He worked with Binder Machinery Account Manager Jim Gill to add a SENNEBOGEN 830 M rubber-tire material handler with a grapple for moving piles of material efficiently. “I needed something that would allow me to load material out more quickly,” explained Fulton. “The name of the scrap game is volume, with mass amounts coming in and going out on a consistent basis. Because of the volume we’re doing now, there’s only so much space to put the material in, so I also wanted a machine that would let us pile material higher than what we were previously using. The old machine only went 15 to 20 feet high, but with the SENNEBOGEN, I’m easily able to go double that and more.” Better reach means less movement
The SENNEBOGEN 830 M features an elevating cab that allows the operator a clear view of the 52-foot, six-inch working radius. With a 166-horsepower engine, it has a lifting capacity near 30,000 pounds. TNT currently uses only a grapple, but Fulton has tried a magnet and will likely add one soon. “The SENNEBOGEN gives us better reach, so it’s more efficient than the machine it replaced,” said Fulton. “We can sit in one spot longer, so there’s less movement. That equals more volume in less time.” With the business constantly growing, that’s something Fulton appreciates. “I’ve seen a significant improvement in efficiency with the SENNEBOGEN. As I grow and the need for more equipment comes, SENNEBOGEN will definitely be at the top of the list.” About SENNEBOGEN |
For more information on the full line of SENNEBOGEN green line material handlers, contact: |
Constantino Lannes, President |
- NOVEMBER 2008 - |
