A COMPANY which tests industrial equipment for noise and vibration levels has broken into the US market with its latest deal.
Fivesquared Vibration Testing Services already works for a host of customers in Europe, including BP, Centrica, British Waterways, Carillion and about 60 local authorities, including Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.
Now it has landed a contract to test and certify equipment for major American grounds equipment manufacturer Schiller, which has four sites in the USA.
Fivesquared beat an Italian company to the deal – thanks to its knowledge and previous experience working with some of the world’s leading manufactures and its world-renowned Toolminder software system.
Managing director James White and international sales director Jeremy Hoyle flew to the States to view the quality systems and manufacturing processes in order to be able to CE mark Schiller’s products being manufactured for the European market.
Having approved the processes and systems, Schiller sent shipping containers full of its grounds equipment for Fivesquared to test and certify.
Equipment tested for vibration levels can range from power shovels, bulldozers, helicopters and cranes to forklifts, earth-moving equipment, trucks and tractors.
Said Mr Hoyle: “This is by far the largest single international contract that we have won to date and truly confirms our position as one of the world’s leading independent test and certification companies.
“All test work will be run out of our Huddersfield operations office based at Longwood and will take place at test locations including gardens and property owned by English Heritage.
“Our test facility at Barnsley will be used for the noise assessments which are controlled environment.”
Mr Hoyle added: “To be considered for such a prestigious contract with one of the world’s leading grounds equipment manufactures is testament to the work of our sales force and marketing department.
“We try to reach the massive worldwide audience of manufactures and end users which can be difficult and challenging at times.
“We also attend several handpicked national exhibitions in order to keep the Fivesquared brand in front of any potential customers.
“We have seen our order book increase by over 40% in the last two years alone.
“Even during the economic downturn we managed to increase turnover and profits. This is down to our policy of offering the very best service and systems available. Service to our clients is everything and they know they can rely on us year after year.’’
