Steve Bullman

This month sees the addition of renowned Italian brand Zamberlan® to the comprehensive Carr’s Billington Safety portfolio. This exciting development extends the distributer’s offering and sees real innovation to the Forestry Boot Category. As chainsaw technology continues to evolve, Carr’s Billington Safety recognises the significance of this partnership and its timely introduction. The inclusion of Zamberlan® products underscores the distributer’s commitment to providing top-tier solutions that meet the evolving needs of forestry professionals. The Italian made Forestry Boots start at Cut Level 2. All boots within this range come as standard with S3 composite midsoles, Gore-Tex® technology, Vibram® Outsoles, and the option of the innovative BOA® Lacing system in the Delimber model. Recognising the pivotal role of weight in boot selection, the flagship, Logger Pro GXT RR not only provides Cut Level 3 protection and S3 composite midsoles but also impressively weighs in at 1000 g. For competition tree climbers, Zamberlan have included their Treelogy climbing shoe which boast’s their patented PULL UP System (with a tensile strength of up to 120 kg) and compatible with the Haas Velox Clip & Go System and features a Gore-Tex® membrane and Vibram® Mega Grip® Outsole. With its headquarters in the Italian Dolomites, Zamberlan® has over 90 years of heritage in crafting the finest mountain and safety footwear. The brand's enduring success is attributed to the family's continued hands-on management, supported by a skilled team of experienced footwear technicians. Carr’s Billington Safety’s Commercial Manager Neil Thomas said: “We have been patiently working for a while now on several projects were bringing innovation and technology to the market has been our core focus. We are delighted to be partnering in the UK with Zamberlan® Forestry and Safety Boots as they tick both these boxes.”

The world's toughest electric wood chipper will be displayed for the first time in UK and at the ARB show TP by Linddana was the first company in the world to launch a mobile electric wood chipper in 2019. TP 175 Mobil ZE is in demand by municipalities, rental companies and contractors looking for a green profile. In parallel with this, there has been demand and a desire for us to offer a bigger wood chipper for municipalities and contractors. etc. Linddana has therefore converted our existing TP 215 with its many features and the strong quality concept into one of the market's toughest electric chippers. TP 215 Mobil ZE is modular and is marketed both with and without a turntable, like our diesel version. Battery capacity is 44 KWh. The engine has three performance settings; and can deliver 25 KW in eco mode, 29 KW in standard and 33 KW in boost mode. The three capacity settings allow a lot of KW to be used when necessary, while also optimising battery run times. The battery is a Lithium ion battery and comes with a 5 guaranteed and 2500 charging. TP 215 ZE follow the concept from the 215 series and comes with a height-adjustable outlet pipe, is simple and efficient to operate with TP Pilot+ and offers, among other things, an auto-reverse function.

aspen Fuel return to The Arb Show 2024, showcasing the many benefits of the original and UK’s best-selling alkylate petrol for the professional arborist. Free from ethanol, benzene and most other hazardous hydrocarbons traditionally found in pump petrol, aspen delivers a significantly improved shelf life and a cleaner burn, enhancing engine performance and reliability while providing an improved working environment for the operator. Available in 4-stroke and as a pre-mixed alkylate petrol for air-cooled 2-stroke engines, aspen offers a viable solution for those seeking a more environmentally friendly fuel source, without resigning fully serviceable petrol-powered equipment to the shed or scrapyard. With a range of pack sizes and flexible delivery options available, aspen is ideal for use in all types of equipment, in all landscapes and for operations of all sizes. Businesses who may be on the fence about aspen Fuel have the opportunity to trial it risk-free with Aspen’s ‘Experience the Difference’ promotion – extended for visitors to The Arb Show. Subject to a bulk purchase, operators can use either aspen 2 or aspen 4 in their own working environments with the confidence that, if they don’t notice the significant improvements to sustainable working practices, they can return the unused fuel. In their new location this May, visitors to plot B14 can speak to the aspen technical team to find out more about the trial, along with participate in a new take on the ‘Aspen Challenge’ for your chance to win a fantastic prize each day.