The Roading Company implements Loadmaster Alpha 100 Loader Scale at mobile crushing operation
The Roading Company, specialist roading and civil construction company, was looking for an alternate machine scale for use at its new PowerScreen crushing plant. The PowerScreen crushing plant is currently contract crushing in Queenstown, Central Otago. Nathan White, Crushing Manager (B Grade Quarry Manager certified) got in contact with Aptella to discuss machine scales and The Roading Company’s requirements. White was interested in working with machine scale providers that would offer premium service and support. “Our Mobile Crushing Plant Operation complements our road construction operation, enabling the production and supply of various roading, drainage aggregate and sealing chip for our business and to the local market. We provide a range of high quality materials at competitive rates,” said
Introducing iDig 2D machine control for simpler and more cost-effective excavation
As the Australian and New Zealand distributor for iDig, Aptella is helping contractors maximise their profits, by optimising the use of machines and increasing excavator productivity. iDig 2D machine control systems are simple but technically advanced tools designed specifically for excavators, to provide real-time (with no delay) indication of depth, distance and slope. Real-time depth indication: Enter your desired depth and iDig will guide you there. Real-time slope indication: Enter your, positive or negative slope and percentage on x:y, and iDig will guide you there – it can even calculate relative slope if required. Real-time distance indication: Place the bucket teeth on the starting point, enter your desired digging distance, and iDig’s horizontal LEDS will guide you there.
Survey Robot increasing safety for line marking whilst cutting time on the job
This new Robotic line tool has been designed to save time for surveyors to manually set out road lines on foot whilst improving safety and often removing the need for traffic control on live roads altogether. The Tiny Surveyor is a compact robotic cart that is designed to automatically mark out roads, sports fields, car parks and other line marked surfaces using a pre-programmed design. Now distributed in New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia by Aptella, it brings a unique piece of equipment which promises to greatly save time for surveyors in the construction industry. Garry MacPhail, who manages the the Geospatial divsion of Aptella mentioned, “Automation is developing apace across all industries with the aim of
Graeme Hetet joins Aptella as Software Support Manager
Mr Hetet brings more than 22 years of experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) survey software to the role, which will see him oversee support activities for MAGNET Field and Office software across New Zealand and Australia. Aptella announces the appointment of Graeme Hetet to the role of Software Support Manager. Mr Hetet will lead the support teams across New Zealand and Australia in delivering technical assistance to customers for MAGNET Field and Office survey software platforms. Mr Hetet brings more than 22 years’ experience with CAD survey software to his new position, having worked for many years supporting New Zealand surveyors with Civilcad software and more recently MAGNET Office. Based in Tauranga in New Zealand’s Bay of
NZIS Conference and branch meeting
In June, Aptella hosted a local NZIS branch meeting at our new Christchurch office. We also joined the movers and shakers of the geospatial industry at the NZIS Survey conference that was held in Napier this year. The local NZIS branch meeting saw around 45 surveyors attend along with Hadyn Smith, CEO from the NZIS. A couple of very interesting presentations were given by Eliot Sinclair Surveyors around the Kaiakora recovery as well as our own Andy Male who spoke about Senceive wireless monitoring solutions. Hosted at the Napier Conference Centre, this year’s national NZIS conference was characterised by excellent session content that proved relevant, varied and included great panel discussions. As a Gold Partner of the NZIS,
Aptella announces New Zealand distribution of RDS industrial machine hydraulic scales
Geospatial solutions provider to support construction, mining and quarrying industries with on-board weighing technology nationwide. Aptella announces a distribution agreement for RDS Technology industrial weighing systems that will see the company sell and support industrial scales for New Zealand’s construction, mining and quarrying markets. Pat Dougherty, owner of former distributor RDS Systems, made the decision to take a break after some 15 years in the business. As a result, and to give greater focus to the separate markets of construction and agriculture that RDS solutions are designed for, the product lines will be distributed and supported by companies that specialise in these sectors. “I’d like to congratulate Pat on his success in building and managing the RDS
Sokkia introduces new GCX3 integrated receiver
Sokkia introduces the latest addition to its GCX line of GNSS integrated receivers — the GCX3 — featuring advanced constellation tracking, open format software compatibility, and longer range base to rover communication, “The GCX3 features the new second generation POST2™ (Precision Orbital Satellite Technology) integrated antenna – adding BeiDou, Galileo, SBAS, QZSS, and GAGAN satellite tracking in addition to GPS and GLONASS to ensure the best positioning availability,” said Charles Rihner, vice president of the Topcon GeoPositioning Solutions Group. “Building on the success of its predecessor, the GCX2, the GCX3 offers all of the lightweight, compact and ergonomic benefits — along with centimeter-accurate positioning — now with expanded satellite tracking capabilities.” The GCX3 is designed as an open
To meet the growing demand for our products and services in the South Island, we’re pleased to announce two new members to our Christchurch team as well as a brand new office!
To meet the growing demand for our products and services in the South Island, we’re pleased to announce two new members to our Christchurch team as well as a brand new office! Our new address is: 4/48 Fitzgerald Ave in Christchurch central (behind the Ford Baker building) Our new location has been custom-fitted to include a training room, large warehouse, workshop for calibrations and services, plus a showroom to display the latest technology. We are now well placed to be your one stop survey and construction shop! Another perk of our new branch is the Purple Weka café next door. So pop in to say ‘hi’ and we’ll shout you a coffee! Meet our new team