Salford’s GPL Group invests £750k in 39-tonne German excavators

Construction services and civil engineering firm GPL Group has invested £750k in expanding its vehicle fleet with two new German excavators.

The 39-tonne chassis vacuum excavators, or VacEx, are the only two of their kind currently being used in the North West, according to Salford-based GPL.

The firm’s specialist vacuum excavation division Galvac purchased the two vehicles, which have a skip capacity of 12.9m3 and can be powered by remote control to excavate subsoil and soft rock during construction projects.

Mick Thomas, Galvac’s operations and sales manager, said the deal marks a “significant investment” for GPL and will position the firm “as a major player in this area”.

He explained: “The two new units will join our existing fleet of five 26-tonne units which means we can offer clients flexibility on projects to suit their needs.

“With the significant work on our highways and utility networks, not only here in the North West, this equipment will be in high demand and we already have a healthy pipeline for our new additions.”

To prepare its workforce for the equipment, Galvac is now delivering a 120-hour training programme for the staff who will operate the VacEx vehicles.

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