A Division of G.N.Systems Ltd.
Unit 10, Undershore Business Park, Brookside Road, Crompton Way, Bolton, BL2 2SE
Tel: (01204) 368111
Fax: (01204) 368112
Email: sales@transportsupport.co.uk
High Specification 7” Colour TFT Flat Screen Reverse Camera System
80 channel UK and EU band mobile CB radio
See us at Tank-Ex08 at Donington Park, 8-10th October 2008 -STAND D11
Alfred Hymas Ltd. adopt the TS Inclinometer - June 2008
Alfred Hymas Ltd. of Burton Leonard, near Harrogate have adopted the TS Inclinometer as part of their ongoing safety initiative. It is clear that managing director, Stewart Hymas, puts the care of his employees at the forefront of his business. Over the past 3 years we have supplied our standard Inclinometer and more recently our new Rigid Inclinometer System.
He has also supported us over the past 2 years at the TIP-EX Show in Harrogate by exhibiting Hymas vehicles fitted with the TS Inclinometer systems.
NEW 2008/9 Product Catalogue - April 2008
Our new 2008/9 Product Catalogue is available now!
Click on the link below to download the Catalogue in PDF format (10Mb)
HVDS Featured in Hungarian Trucking Magazine - March 2008
Many thanks to Bertalan Kiss of the Hungarian magazine 'CAMION Truck & Bus' for publishing an article on the Transport Support HVDS (High Voltage Detection System). In Hungary there is a serious issue of vehicles hitting overhead power cables as there is high density of low level power lines from trolley buses and trams etc combined with a high proportion of vehicles with onboard cranes and high sided vehicles.
Click Here to view the article
TS Safety systems on quarry plant - January 2008
Increasingly we are installing more of our safety systems to quarrying vehicles and we now have a number of specialized safety systems for this application. For further information on our 'off road' safety devices please click on the links below.
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TS Inclinometer now available with or without cut off valve - January 2008
As of 1st January 2008 Transport Support will be offering various TS Inclinometer systems with or without the tipper cut-off valve. We have made this option available for customer who want to use the TS Inclinometer purely as a tipping aid. Please feel free to contact us to discuss which option may be best for you.
See us at Tip-Ex08 in Harrogate, 23rd-25th May 2008
Please visit us on stand C66
Tarmac fit new TS remote safety light to quarrying plant - December 2007
Richard Hunter – Tarmac Quarry Manager (Dene Quarry), has co-ordinated the purchase of 34 TS Remote Control Timer Lights which are to be fitted at various Tarmac quarries and will mainly be installed on mobile quarrying vehicles. This has been initiated after a winter work risk assessment highlighted the difficulty in accessing vehicles in the dark.
Two new products are launched - December 2007
This month sees the launch of two new Transport Support products, The TS Remote Controlled Safety Light and the TS Automatic Timer Switch. For further information on our new products Click Here .
TS HVDS Commercial Motor Advertising Campaign - November 2007
Starting on the 1st November 2007 the TS HVDS (High Voltage Detection System) will appear in Commercial Motor Magazine. This advertising campaign is due to run throughout November. For further information on the Transport Support HVDS Click Here.
Hanson Aggregates adopt the TS HVDS - October 2007
Hanson Aggregates have now adopted the TS HVDS (High Voltage Detection System) as standard on all new rigid and articulated tipping vehicles. Transport Support currently supply Hanson franchisees with the TS Inclinometer, HVDS and various reversing camera systems as well as some specialized bespoke projects.
Launch of new Sat Nav range - October 2007
We are please to announce that Transport Support now stock a full range of Sat Nav systems. The current range is from Via Michelin Satellite Navigation, with three well featured models in the range. We also hope to launch further ranges of Sat Nav equipment in the near future.
For more information on our new Sat Nav range click here
Transport Support Sponsor Rugby Player - September 2007
Transport Support are proud to announce their Sponsorship of Kalam Warburton an up and coming wing threequarter from National League Div 3 club West Park(St Helens)
Kal has made a big contribution to the side having been persuaded to join the Club from Rugby League.
Kalam is pictured with Transport Support Sales Manager Kevin Ratcliffe
QPA Membership - August 2007
This month we are pleased to announce that we have joined the Quarry Products Association as an associate member. In 2006, a number of Transport Support products have been recognized in the QPA Best Practice Awards and our safety systems have been featured in the QPA 'Sharing Good Practice 06/07' guide. We will continue to work along side the QPA and the quarrying industry to raise awareness of Health & Safety issues.
E.Nixon & Sons Adopt the TS Inclinometer - August 2007
E.Nixon & Sons of Chester have just adopted the TS Inclinometer for contract work with Morgan Est. This comes after many months of development work between Morgan Est, Hanson Aggregates and E.Nixon and Sons. This specification includes a 7" TFT reversing camera, TS Inclinometer and tailgate/body up sensor. See the TS Complete Vehicle Safety System for further details.
Below are images of the the installation:
Change of company logo - July 2007
This month Transport Support has taken the decision to update the company logo. This coinsides with the launch of a number of new products and our new product catalogue
The old TS Logo
Our new company logo
TIP-EX 08 Exhibition
Transport Support will be exhibiting at TIP-EX 08, the only UK exhibition dedicated solely to the tipping industry, which will be held in Harrogate, May 2008.
Come and visit us in Hall C, Stand 66, where we will be exhibiting our new product range of vehicle safety equipment.
Transport Support Launches HVDS - June 2007
Transport support is proud to announce the launch of the new TS HVDS (High Voltage Detection System). The HVDS is a warning device which has been designed to help prevent vehicles with a variable height form coming into contact with high voltage overhead power lines. The system consists of a roof mounted detection antenna and in cab audio visual warning unit. The system is capable of detecting high voltage power lines up to 100 metres away and is currently being evaluated by several major aggregate/construction companies here in the UK and overseas.
For more information on the TS HVDS click here
Hanson adopt TS Inclinometer - April 2007
Hanson has adopted the TS Inclinometer as standard specification on all new and existing articulated tipper vehicles. This comes after an 18 month project involving management and staff at Hanson's Asphalt Plant in Bradford. Special thanks to Mike Whitaker, Gary Sleet and Bal Dhillon for all of their help and support.
New agent in Ireland
Transport Support is pleased to announce that they have now appointed an agent for distribution in Ireland. TC Trailers in Dublin are now responsible for all sales, service and support of the TS Inclinometer throughout Ireland.For further details please contact Tom Carroll on +353 (0)1862 3474 or visit their website www.tctrailers.com
Reduce your Insurance premium
Transport Support are currently negotiating with some of the UK's leading Insurance Companies to secure a reduction in insurance premiums if you have our safety systems fitted to your vehicles. This could be a substantial cost saving (dependant on fleet size and individual circumstances.)
Please contact Transport Support for further details.
Body up indicators
February 07 sees the launch of our body up warning system. This device will be used on all tipper vehicles to indicate that the tipper body has been raised above the chassis and is a current legal requirement.