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LOGGING & BIOMASS NEWS
MenSe V-Tec “diagonal shank” series feed rollers
The impact of feed rollers on the
productivity of harvesting work
and the quality of the end product
should not be underestimated.
The ingenious, uncompromising
design and low price of the V-Tec
give forest machine contractors
the opportunity to improve the
productivity of the harvester.
The gripping surface machined
onto the diagonal shank in the
direction of the axle forms a
circular outer sphere, which feeds
timber evenly. Cutting length is
achieved faster, the operation
becomes more effective, improving
profitability. The spikes on the
diagonal shank provide sturdy
support for the timber. The rollers
provide excellent grip in both
feeding directions, backwards and
forwards. The grip also minimizes
surface damage. Gripping pressure
may be lowered, which also
provides savings in fuel costs. V-Tec
has an open, light, non-clogging
structure. The rollers are made of
hard, tough Hardox 450 steel.
MenSe has over 20 years
of experience in manufacturing
feed rollers for harvesting
machines. The company’s first
product, developed in the 90s, a
rubber-damped steel feed roller,
combines the benefits of steel
and rubber rollers. Now V-Tec
rebuilds the feed roller structure
once more. We are continuously
developing our products, taking
into account the wishes and needs
of forestry professionals and their
stakeholders.
MBO secured at leading UK forestry management firm
The future of Scotland’s largest
independent forestry management
business has been secured through
an MBO
The founders of RTS Ltd have
secured a management buy-out,
allowing it to continue its growth
and expansion in the forestry and
renewables sector.
RTS Ltd is involved in
harvesting, consultancy and estate
management.
Directors Norman O’Neill, Harry
Wilson and Ross Kennedy have led
the buy-out, supported by Royal
Bank of Scotland.
RTS Ltd, through its trading
arm, RTS (Woodfuel), is also a
significant player in the Scottish
biomass industry, annually
producing 40,000 tonnes of
woodfuel for a wide range of clients
across the country.
Following completion of the
deal, new managing director
Norman O’Neill stated said
he was delighted to have
acquired RTS from Alan
and Heather Robbins and
recognised their “unstinting”
work in growing RTS Ltd to
where it is today.
RTS Ltd has an annual
turnover in excess of £12m
and employs over 40 staff.
Photo courtesy of the Dundee Courier www.thecourier.co.uk
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