DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Nov. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Heil®,
part of Environmental Solutions
Group and Dover (NYSE: DOV), and one of the nation's
largest refuse truck body manufacturers, is proud to announce the
release of the Heil® Autonomous Lift Option (H.A.L.O.),
an innovative technological advancement that assists drivers by
leveling, dumping and replacing front load containers with the push
of a single button. This allows drivers to simply operate their
vehicle and focus on maintaining a safe work environment. In
addition, the H.A.L.O. joystick also incorporates standard front
load body packing functions, so that operators don't have to take
their eyes off the road.
In the current job market, finding and retaining capable
equipment operators has proven to be a universally challenging
task. While highly productive commercial front load vehicles are
the mainstay of waste hauling companies, the operator shortage is
compounded by the complexity and learning curve of operating
traditional front loaders.
Pat Carroll, President of
Environmental Solutions Group stated, "With H.A.L.O., we've
incorporated smart machine learning into Heil's legendary Odyssey
hydraulic control-equipped Half/Pack® commercial front
loader, making it much easier for drivers, both new and seasoned,
to operate more safely and more productively."
Carroll added, "H.A.L.O. assists the driver by automatically
emptying ANSI-compliant 2 through 8-yard containers and replacing
them back into their original positions, all with the push of a
single button. New drivers operating H.A.L.O.-equipped
Half/Pack® front loaders are productive on day one, as
H.A.L.O. allows them to focus on driving the vehicle instead of
concentrating on lifting, leveling, dumping and packing."
"H.A.L.O. virtually eliminates the costly effects of cab shield
damage or broken windshields associated with improperly dumping a
can – a problem we see much more frequently with newer drivers,"
said Carroll. "Further, it reduces driver frustration and fatigue
as they no longer have to focus on dumping the container while
straining to watch for people, overhead wires or other obstacles.
With H.A.L.O.'s one-button controls, the operator can focus on
safely maneuvering these large vehicles without having to figure
out complicated levers and buttons. The integration of the packer
controls onto the joystick, which allow the driver to concentrate
on their surroundings without having to look at the control panel
for the correct button, has received very positive operator
feedback. Importantly, H.A.L.O. equipped Heil Front Loaders deliver
a much lower Total Cost of Collection (TCC) than front loaders
without it."
TCC is a performance metric that calculates the overall cost of
the asset (i.e., vehicle cost, fuel, maintenance, tags,
depreciation, labor, etc.) divided by the number of container yards
serviced each day. Fleet owners are increasingly using TCC as a key
factor in purchasing decisions as the lower the TCC, the higher the
overall Return On Investment of the vehicle.
Carroll concluded, "It's really a numbers game. The less time it
takes a driver per stop, and the more you can decrease equipment
damage and other associated operating costs, the better the TCC.
Given the high employee turnover that garbage companies face,
customers equipping their fleets with H.A.L.O. can instantly
improve their TCC and gain an immediate advantage over those
running a competitor's product, something we call the H.A.L.O.
Effect. But beyond the financial benefits are the vast improvements
in safe operations delivered by H.A.L.O., which provide drivers
access to key functions on their joystick allowing them to keep
their eyes forward and be more observant of their
surroundings."
The Heil Automated Lift Option is offered through Parts Central
as an aftermarket installation for 2018 and 2019 Heil®
Half/Pack® Commercial front loaders with Odyssey
hydraulic controls (non-residential units) only – and available on
new Half/Pack® orders.
For additional information on the Heil® Automated
Lift Option, please visit www.heil.com/halo.
About Heil®:
Heil® is one of the world's premier manufacturers of
ultra-durable, high-productivity, custom-configured garbage trucks
and automation solutions that help customers achieve the lowest
cost of ownership. Their refuse collection bodies include a wide
variety of front loaders, side loaders, and rear loaders. Heil®
bodies are known throughout the waste industry as being legendary
for productivity, long life, ease of maintenance, and operator
safety. They are proud to be a leader in customer service and
provide world-class training, and after-the-sale support. For more
information about Heil®, visit heil.com, the Heil
Facebook page or follow us on Twitter.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue
of approximately $7 billion. We
deliver innovative equipment and components, specialty systems,
consumable supplies, software and digital solutions, and support
services through five operating segments: Engineered Products,
Fueling Solutions, Imaging & Identification, Pumps &
Process Solutions and Refrigeration & Food Equipment. Dover
combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets
we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 60
years, our team of approximately 24,000 employees takes an
ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's
possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove,
Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under
"DOV." Additional information is available
at dovercorporation.com.
Environmental Solutions Group Contact:
Jeffry Swertfeger
jswertfeger@doveresg.com
(423) 648-5257
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Andrey Galiuk, VP, Corporate Development and Investor
Relations
(630) 743-5131
agaliuk@dovercorp.com
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