As contractors pursue their carbon reduction targets, one thing is clear – no single technology will take them the entire journey. Consequently, many seek a mix of carbon-reducing technologies matching their work profile. In this edition of Experts Corner, Chris Gauthier, Product Marketing Manager for Construction at SMS Equipment, looks at electric-powered equipment and outlines five reasons why it might be a wise investment.
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Chris: One of the trends we’ve seen is that customers are asking contractors to submit reports on how they plan to reduce their carbon footprint, especially when working with governments or large corporations with a prominent public profile. So if you’re running an entire fleet of tier-three and tier-four diesel-powered machines, you could be at risk of being eliminated from many jobs.
Chris: The biggest overall challenge we hear about from contractors, of course, is the perennial problem of recruiting workers. We also know that many younger generation operators are more inclined and interested in working for a company investing in sustainability. Another factor is that electrical equipment is more attractive to operators because it is relatively quiet and produces less vibration. So if you can tell a job applicant that you’ve got 17 electric-powered machines, I think that will make a difference in your recruiting efforts.
