FM Conway is a family show in London and beyond. Its fleet of trendy vans is noticeable on the city’s streets, as are its utility, civil engineering and flooring teams.
While many other people see their personalities as outward-facing, the company is a self-sustaining, forward-thinking entrepreneur with a comprehensive supply chain in place to optimize their business.
Founded in 1961 by Francis (Frank) Michael Conway, the company began when Frank traded in a family car for a sales truck. Frank’s unwavering determination prevailed to create a great company with a great philosophy and a hobby for people. A sentiment that continues through Frank’s son, Michael Conway MBE, who took over the company in 1981. Michael’s commitment to good fortune was palpable, expanding the company’s turnover to £1,000,000 in just four years. Michael’s progressive perspectives on the industry helped replace attitudes and drive growth. Their self-delivery philosophy was exclusive and their creativity in recycled fabrics was unprecedented in the industry at the time. It’s those visions that have evolved and propelled the company forward, while maintaining a fortunate family business.
As the business grew and then expanded, the company opened depots as far north as Coventry and as far west as Hampshire, as well as extensive policy throughout London and the south coast. This expansion saw the progress of a
State-of-the-art asphalt plant located on the banks of the River Thames in Erith. This plant not only allowed the company to manufacture its own asphalt, but also allowed it to complete its projects itself rather than relying on outside suppliers. In addition to the factory advancement, the site’s location also gave the company access to a committed wharf that allowed it to import curtains in bulk. The drive towards a self-sustaining business has also seen the company expand and launch its own bitumen plant a few kilometers downriver at Gravesend. Jim Gibb, regional director, takes up the story: “We have long believed that being the master of your own destiny is by far the most productive thing for the company. We are able to maintain our curtain inventories at a higher level, allowing us to produce fabrics 24/7 without relying on road transport, which puts pressure on our ever-growing road network. most frequented. Over the course of seven days, we will source five vessels with capacities ranging from 1,500 ton barges to 5,000 ton mountain boats, dressed in a variety of fabrics covering 6mm, 10mm, 14mm, 16mm and 20mm stones. mm. mm.
To move these curtains from the boats to the massive garage construction adjacent to the asphalt plant, FM Conway installed a conveyor formula to gradually fill the bay. Covered through a video surveillance formula, the team at the dock can move the unloading conveyor belt as inventory is resolved. to ensure that the unloading of the vessel goes smoothly and quickly.
The latest addition to FM Conway’s fleet of aircraft is a 100-tonne Sennebogen 865E all-electric hybrid recovery track handler. Painted in the colours of FM Conway, the massive longshoreman sits atop a strong jetty built to allow boats to be unloaded at any tidal height on the Thames.
Manufactured at Sennebogen’s factory in Straubing, Bavaria, the commercial truck was supplied through British broker Molson Green and assembled on site before being tracked to the dock. The 865E is the first of its kind to arrive in the UK and has enabled FM Conway to further reduce its carbon effect, as the Sennebogen is one of the manufacturer’s fully electric models. “We had been using a similar sized Sennebogen with great luck for almost thirteen years and, needing to replace devices, we met with the Molson team to explore all possibilities of an all-electric option designed to meet our operational desires and reduce our operating cost . costs. » explained the head of major projects, Mark Whelehan. “After long discussions, we opted for the device we have lately and after 6 months of almost daily use we know that we made the right choice because Sennebogen has been used perfectly and has particularly increased our productivity in a short time. of time. been here. Regarding the rare events that we have had to discuss with the Molson team, their reaction has been unbeatable.
With an already significant source of power forcing the asphalt plant, installing the proper service for the 865E, while expensive, is not as complicated as starting from scratch. The T-shaped spring on which the device rests has been supplied with several intermediate plugs that allow the 865E to smoothly reach its final point of operation. Once at the 150 m long jetty, a constant cable is installed on the manipulator’s self-adjusting cable reel, allowing the Sennebogen to move freely up and down the length of the structure.
The Sennebogen uses a dedicated 250 kW electric motor to drive the popular hydraulic formula. Not only does this reduce the need for refueling and the potential risks that come with it, but it also particularly reduces the maintenance required on the device, as there are fewer moving parts to handle. . Even if the device is located in a commercial area, prevailing winds can gently propagate engine noises downstream of the river to nearby residential properties. The electric Sennebogen reduces noise levels to almost zero, being just the classic noise of the hydraulic formula. heard in this model.
Sitting on mechanically extendable landing gear, the 865E sits comfortably on the strong edge coverage on the sides of the dock. The giant top design is tall enough to rotate freely over the handrails on either side of the dock, with gangways and handrails ensuring undeniable safety. and safe access to interior elements. The Maxcab Industry lift is the mid-size cab available for giant models and provides multiple operators with enough running area and a perfect view from the seat. As part of the package, an arm mounted camera provides an unobstructed view of the ships’ holds, making sure that any and all curtains are removed. This demonstration, in combination with the machine’s 360° camera demonstration and the Xwatch XW4’s height limitation and orientation demonstration, still allows for a relatively unobstructed view. cabin.
The 865E offers a variety of boom and stick options, and FM Conway opted for a B24 port configuration that provides potential ground-level access of approximately 26m. “It was the best setup for us and allows us to safely transport the number of boats we care for on a daily basis,” Marc said. “We chose to install a 3 m3 Exstel helmet that is proving to be the perfect choice for its reliability and durability. “
At the time of our visit, the dock crew were busy unloading the smallest ship they received, a 1,500-ton barge that was loaded just along the coast at Northfleet with the gigantic mountain boats wearing drastic Northern Irish clothing. “We can empty this shipment in approximately 6 to 8 hours, depending on the tides,” commented the site’s operations team. “Giant shipments will take between 1 and 4 p. m. “be remotely controlled to move up and down the line, allowing the 865E to move smoothly from any steady position. “We have managed to increase our hourly output to around 420 tonnes per hour, which gives us a higher of more than 100,000 tonnes per year compared to our old machine,” Darren said.
Jo Barker-Collins is responsible for marine and rail replenishment at FM Conway and commented: “By working intensively with our suppliers, we have implemented a formula that has allowed us to increase productivity while managing costs. The arrival of vessels on site, including from Northfleet and Tilbury, has particularly improved the operational power of on-site procurement, reduced our overall carbon footprint and, with an increase in the use of recycled raw materials and blankets, enabled us to reduce the quantity. of virgin required on site.
The arrival of the Sennebogen revolutionized the plant, but allowed it to maximize its perspective of autonomy on which FM Conway builds its future.
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