SITECH UK & Ireland and Flannery Plant Hire joined forces to commemorate Remembrance Day in a special event for the Corps of Royal Engineers.
The demonstration, which took place at Flannery’s Operator Skills Hub (OSH) in Birmingham, involved creating a ground-level poppy design, created using Trimble-equipped machinery.
The design showcases how modern machine control systems can achieve detailed earthworks with ‘high-grade accuracy’.
“Creating the poppy design demonstrates the remarkable precision possible with today’s technology,” said Carl Parsons, strategic account manager at SITECH UK & Ireland. “Using Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform, operators can see the exact position of the machine’s blade or bucket in real-time, allowing them to achieve complex designs that would have been extremely challenging using traditional methods. We’re proud to demonstrate these capabilities to the Royal Engineers, whose own history of engineering feats span more than 300 years.”
The poppy design was mapped using Trimble Business Center software, which transforms survey data into a 3D model. This model was then transferred to the machinery via Trimble WorksManager software, ensuring operators had instant access to the design specifications.
The demo featured a suite of SITECH’s Trimble tech, including Trimble Earthworks Machine Control systems for dozers and excavators, Trimble Business Center, WorksManager, WorksOS software, and advanced positioning systems including the R780 Rover and R750 Base Station.
Flannery Plant Hire marked the occasion by unveiling a specially commissioned machine featuring a Remembrance Day themed livery.
“The OSH event demonstrates our commitment to supporting armed forces personnel transitioning to civilian roles,” added Parsons. “The skills and experience that service personnel bring to the construction industry are invaluable, and we’re proud to play a part in showcasing the career opportunities available to them.”
