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side loader with the option to operate manually . On September 25th , Combilift announced its move into the offshore wind sector with the launch of a new product designed to meet the load-handling demands of large-scale offshore wind manufacturers . The Combi-LC Blade , designed at Combilift ’ s HQ and Manufacturing plant in Ireland , in collaboration with Siemens Gamesa , allows for the movement of wind turbine blades and towers through production stages and onto storage locations . The last of our launches was the Combi-Connect , a telematic software product that provides customers with greater levels of insight into fleet management and usage , providing real-time data on fleet performance , including location tracking , usage analytics , and maintenance alerts ,” he details .
Paul delves into the optimization strategies employed at the Monaghan manufacturing
plant to make it more economically and sustainably efficient . “ Our facility is 500,000 square feet and was purpose-built for manufacturing our equipment . Completed in 2018 , it was meticulously designed to maximize manufacturing efficiency . Thus , the facility provides ample room for expanding production , potentially doubling our machine output . Moreover , sustainability is a top priority for us in terms of facility capabilities . We have incorporated solar panels , a biomass burner for water heating , and numerous skylights to maximize natural daylight for our workforce , reducing reliance on artificial lighting . In regions like Ireland and the UK , where winter days can be dark , we have implemented LED lights that are sensitive to the ambient lighting conditions . These lights do not immediately switch on at full brightness but adapt gradually as the day gets darker , ensuring a consistent level of illumination throughout ,” he adds .
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