Prolec, (part of the Kinshofer Group) a leader in innovative safety technology solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its new cutting-edge facility, the Prolec Technology Hub, in Southampton. This milestone represents a significant expansion for Prolec, underscoring its commitment to driving technological advancement in the world of onsite safety as well as offering a training and testing facility for its global distributor network, customers and other partners.
Established in 1982, Prolec, a member of the Kinshofer Group, is recognised not only as a leader in providing innovative safety solutions but also as thought leaders committed to advancing onsite safety today and creating a safer future through technology. Using virtual barriers, Prolec’s technology stops collisions with hazards, such as overhead power cables, ground obstacles and people or objects getting too close, by limiting machine movement making it easier for the operator to focus on the job at hand and giving those responsible for site safety the confidence they need.
The Prolec Technology Hub, designed to be a centre of excellence, features an advanced research and development lab, where the Prolec team of engineers can develop and test safety critical systems. A key element of the hub is the inclusion of a field and excavator, essential for enabling comprehensive testing and development with real hazards to give that real life scenario. Nigel Shaw, Prolec’s Managing Director, said: “Demand for our safety systems for the construction equipment industry continues to grow, the new Technology Hub enables us to walk outside the office, get to the field and test our software and hardware in real world with an array of deliberate physical hazards – overhead, at the sides and underground”
Prolec recently launched an all-in-one screen for operators of plant machinery cabins, encompassing safety, with proximity sensors and automatic stop features for unsafe height, slew and loads, and productivity for guidance so optimal digging accuracy can be achieved without wastage.
Nigel said: “We often hear construction staff asking machine operators, ‘Do you have your Prolec on?’ Our name has become part of everyday language, much like people say ‘Hoover’ instead of ‘vacuum cleaner.’ With over 16,000 excavators and other plant machines equipped with Prolec’s ‘virtual barriers,’ and the growing emphasis on onsite safety, we anticipate increasing demand for our products. We are continually innovating to provide solutions that make the work environment as safe and straightforward as possible for everyone involved”.
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