Ultimately, EPSA’s other branches in Sydney, Brisbane, Townsville, Darwin and Adelaide will also take on a selection of the Sullair compressors.
The agreement mirrors a long-standing global arrangement between Sullair and the rental arm of the construction and mining equipment group, Caterpillar (CAT Rental Power), which is represented in Australia by EPSA. The Australian deliveries have enabled EPSA to expand its rental offering, complementing its power generator and temperature control rental groups.
According to the General Manager of EPSA’s rental division, Shaun Cockman, Sullair’s industry reputation, both in Australia and amongst CAT Rental Power dealers around the world, provided a powerful argument for choosing the compressed air specialist. “The positive feedback from dealers in Asia, the US and Europe confirmed EPSA’s view that Sullair would be the right partner for our rental business,” he said.
EPSA has received excellent service from Sullair in all areas, from delivery logistics, through to training and setting up support networks. Sullair also has the infrastructure in place throughout Australia to provide the in-depth technical support that EPSA’s own technicians might require from time to time,” said Cockman.
The Sullair portable compressors are destined to be used in a wide range of applications, many of them in the most demanding environments in the country. Cockman said that in almost all cases, the Sullair compressors will be hired by organisations to increase capacity in times of high load, or to restore production during maintenance. In all such instances, easy access to Sullair compressors through the EPSA rental service enables production to continue unhindered.
The compressors are typically hired for use in large power stations, pipe laying, drilling, mining and constructions sites, or for industrial processes. According to Sullair marketing manager, construction and mining, Ian Tessmann, the Sullair compressors are tailored to suit the demanding conditions encountered at such sites in Australia. “The Sullair compressors can be hired for use anywhere--from wineries to mines,” he said, “and in each case the reliability, air quality, and environmental impact have to be first-class. A wide range of Sullair compressors--including 100 per cent oil-free compressors--is available to suit all requirements.”
The agreement between Sullair and EPSA ensures the ready availability of large-capacity, high quality, compressed air systems for short- or long-term requirements throughout Australia. “The initial deliveries have been made and we are completely satisfied,” said Cockman. “As additional compressors are incorporated into the rental range, locations right around Australia will have access to heavy-duty compressors to add capacity, or restore services at short notice. This agreement represents a major step forward in securing production processes across Australia’s broad base of power, mining, industrial industries.”
