Prolec Technology Hub opens in Southampton, UK
Prolec, a leader in innovative safety technology solutions and part of the Kinshofer Group, proudly announces the grand opening of its new cutting-edge facility, the Prolec Technology Hub, in Southampton.
This milestone represents a significant expansion for Prolec, underscoring its commitment to driving technological advancement in onsite safety. The facility also serves as a training and testing hub for Prolec’s global distributor network, customers, and other partners.
Established in 1982, Prolec, a member of the Kinshofer Group, is recognized not only as a leader in providing innovative safety solutions but also as thought leaders committed to advancing onsite safety today and creating a safer future through technology. Prolec’s technology, which uses virtual barriers, stops collisions with hazards such as overhead power cables, ground obstacles, and objects or people getting too close by limiting machine movement. This makes it easier for the operator to focus on the job at hand and gives those responsible for site safety the confidence they need.
The Prolec Technology Hub, designed to be a center of excellence, features an advanced research and development lab where the Prolec team of engineers can develop and test safety-critical systems. A key element of the hub is the inclusion of a field and excavator, essential for enabling comprehensive testing and development with real hazards to simulate real-life scenarios.
Nigel Shaw, Prolec’s Managing Director, commented: Demand for our safety systems for the construction equipment industry continues to grow. The new Technology Hub enables us to walk outside the office, get to the field, and test our software and hardware in the real world with an array of deliberate physical hazards – overhead, at the sides, and underground.
Prolec recently launched an all-in-one screen for operators of plant machinery cabins. This system encompasses safety features such as proximity sensors and automatic stop features for unsafe height, slew, and loads. It also enhances productivity by providing guidance for optimal digging accuracy, minimizing wastage.
Nigel added: We often hear construction staff asking machine operators, ‘Do you have your Prolec on?’ Our name has become part of everyday language, much like people say ‘Hoover’ instead of ‘vacuum cleaner.’ With over 16,000 excavators and other plant machines equipped with Prolec’s ‘virtual barriers’ and the growing emphasis on onsite safety, we anticipate increasing demand for our products. We are continually innovating to provide solutions that make the work environment as safe and straightforward as possible for everyone involved.