Greenmech Factory Visit

[monkeybusiness]

Today was brilliant - I got a place on the Greenmech Factory tour and I have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable! Seeing the build process first hand really reinforces the fact that these machines are created from raw steel and aluminium (not components made up elsewhere) by skilled British craftsmen in a British owned and run factory. It was a massive eye opener to see how many individual parts are laser cut, rolled, folded, punched etc and then welded together to make up individual pieces which are then shot blasted, powder coated, baked and assembled into the finished machines. The parts inventory has to be seen to be believed!

After lunch, they took us out and demonstrated some of their different machines. Anyone in the market for a new chipper is really missing something if they don't compare an equivalent green machine to their other choices. I'd be amazed if the new 130 and 150 machines don't dominate future sub 750kg market share - in terms of price and capacity they are well ahead of the current competitor machines available (it should be said that none of the GM staff made any disparaging comparisons to competitor's machines, they simply showed off their own wares).

What was nice was the distinct lack of any sales pressure - this tour was not a direct sales exercise in any way. It is obvious that the staff at Greenmech are rightfully proud of their company and its products, and seem glad to show it off! In terms of chipper design, they have come a very long way in 20 years, constantly improving and evolving their products. They listen to end users and alter designs accordingly and now have a wide range of truly excellent products.

The biggest surprise of the day for me was how good the little cs100 is - I was genuinely amazed at what it chipped with ease. Seeing the prototype machines was also very interesting!

Thank you very much to Pete B and all the other ladies and gents who put on a great day - I thoroughly enjoyed myself and know that others present felt the same.

I would recommend anyone with an interest in engineering, chippers, big machinery, lasers, great workmanship etc put their names forward for the next tour - it was a great day out!

[stuart blunsom]

Nice read mate, only live 20 mins away from greenmech, May have to

go and have a look round.

[WoodED]

Today was brilliant - I got a place on the Greenmech Factory tour and I have to say it was thoroughly enjoyable! Seeing the build process first hand really reinforces the fact that these machines are created from raw steel and aluminium (not components made up elsewhere) by skilled British craftsmen in a British owned and run factory. It was a massive eye opener to see how many individual parts are laser cut, rolled, folded, punched etc and then welded together to make up individual pieces which are then shot blasted, powder coated, baked and assembled into the finished machines. The parts inventory has to be seen to be believed!

After lunch, they took us out and demonstrated some of their different machines. Anyone in the market for a new chipper is really missing something if they don't compare an equivalent green machine to their other choices. I'd be amazed if the new 130 and 150 machines don't dominate future sub 750kg market share - in terms of price and capacity they are well ahead of the current competitor machines available (it should be said that none of the GM staff made any disparaging comparisons to competitor's machines, they simply showed off their own wares).

What was nice was the distinct lack of any sales pressure - this tour was not a direct sales exercise in any way. It is obvious that the staff at Greenmech are rightfully proud of their company and its products, and seem glad to show it off! In terms of chipper design, they have come a very long way in 20 years, constantly improving and evolving their products. They listen to end users and alter designs accordingly and now have a wide range of truly excellent products.

The biggest surprise of the day for me was how good the little cs100 is - I was genuinely amazed at what it chipped with ease. Seeing the prototype machines was also very interesting!

Thank you very much to Pete B and all the other ladies and gents who put on a great day - I thoroughly enjoyed myself and know that others present felt the same.

I would recommend anyone with an interest in engineering, chippers, big machinery, lasers, great workmanship etc put their names forward for the next tour - it was a great day out!

 

it was good wasnt it. wish alot more could see what goes on in that factory

[silky fox]

Used a Greenmech yesterday...i'm a big fan:thumbup: