” Unfortunately we ’ ll never get to the point of removing the physical aspect of men and equipment needing to be in close proximity to the power line but over time , as the vegetation management regimes improve here in New Zealand , those tools and devices will have a much greater impact .”
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Key people allow for any complacency , though . “ It ’ s very competitive ,” says Managing Director Kevin Burt . With 29 utility networks servicing only 4.5 million people , and some of the networks providing their own services in-house , Asplundh can ’ t rest on its laurels . “ We have to be more than just a cutting company to our clients ,” says Burt .
To stand out from the crowd in such a competitive environment , it helps to have the backing of a global enterprise . “ One of our USPs is the ability to deliver a higher level of capability ,” says Burt . “ We have access to technology , we have access to systems and we have access to equipment which generally may not be cost effective for smaller operators or networks .”
Equipment , that is , like the Jarraff and Mini- Jarraff – a fully insulated mechanical line-trimmer which allows the operators to remain on the ground or in a protective cabin , at a safe distance from the power line .
The Jarraff makes the business of cutting trees next to power lines significantly safer . “ Unfortunately we ’ ll never get to the point of
Kevin Burt MD
” Unfortunately we ’ ll never get to the point of removing the physical aspect of men and equipment needing to be in close proximity to the power line but over time , as the vegetation management regimes improve here in New Zealand , those tools and devices will have a much greater impact .”
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