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Q and A with our Technical Director - Tony Gould
Q and A with our Technical Director - Tony Gould
A quick Q and A session with our Technical Director at Groundforce. Interview includes the highlights of the Year, career background and hobbies.
 
New Trailer Design meets Future Coiled Pipe Requirements
New Trailer Design meets Future Coiled Pipe Requirements
U Mole (a division of Groundforce) recently introduced its latest range of high specification Pipe to Site Chute Roller coiled pipe transportation and dispensing trailers.
 
An Advanced Wireless Direct Load Monitoring Service for assessing the real time Performance of Retaining Structures
An Advanced Wireless Direct Load Monitoring Service for assessing the real time Performance of Retaining Structures
Groundforce have recently developed a totally automated “hands free” system for monitoring real time loads in their hydraulic props using wireless technology and GPRS telemetry to provides a 24/7 load monitoring service from any remote location.
 
Groundforce International - Special Offer
Groundforce International - Special Offer
Groundforce International is the latest division that offers our Ex fleet products for sale. The newly created website shows the full range of products we have to offer with a dedicated sales team to take your call.
 
Groundforce introduce a breakthrough in Site Safety
Groundforce introduce a breakthrough in Site Safety
Structural support and specialist equipment rental provider Groundforce Shorco has launched a brand new safety product, the Manhole Safety Platform which is the first of its kind in the UK.This new range of innovative platform units offers increased safety over more traditional methods.
 
U Mole Website Launched
U Mole Website Launched
Groundforce are pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved U Mole website. The site has been designed to be user friendly and increase U Mole’s overall web presence. The navigation is very clear and concise with access to the full range of the products and services offered by U Mole.
 
Groundforce Launches Page-Flip Brochures
Groundforce Launches Page-Flip Brochures
In order to keep up to date with the latest technology, Groundforce have recently implemented “page-flip” brochures which can be found on the Groundforce Website.
 
Groundforce goes to great lengths for Pipeline Project
Groundforce goes to great lengths for Pipeline Project
A huge quantity of trench boxes, sheet piles and hydraulic braces from hire specialist Groundforce Shorco has been used to support a 200 m long open trench while a new sewer pipe was installed.
 
Birse Civils keeps it simple with Groundforce
Birse Civils keeps it simple with Groundforce
A unique rolling-strut trench box system combined with a piling hammer and sheet piles provided by Groundforce Shorco has helped Birse Civils negotiate an awkward installation job
 
Groundforce Supports Fast-Track Power Project
Groundforce Supports Fast-Track Power Project
Temporary support specialist Groundforce Shorco is supplying its 1500 Series bracing system and GFI trench sheets to support several major excavations at a new gas-fired power station project in South Wales.
 
Survey Technology moves to ESS Safeforce
Survey Technology moves to ESS Safeforce
Survey Technology has recently moved divisions under the Vp Plc umbrella. Previously a division of Groundforce, the surveying equipment division has now moved to leading tool and equipment hire/sales division, ESS Safeforce.