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A new venture
Having established a stellar reputation for itself since its inception
over a decade ago, P.F. Dixon Plant Hire has just embarked on a significant
new venture with the establishment in July 2009 of OMD Waste Recycling
Ltd. Irish Trucker visited the Enfield base to take a closer look at the
new company and examine its status within the greater scheme of things.
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Since its genesis in the late 1990s, P.F. Dixon Plant Hire has forged
an unrivalled reputation as one of Ireland’s leading operators in
haulage, site clearance, excavation and demolition. July 2009 is a watershed
month in the family business’ history as a second company has been
formed to look after the recycling work generated by the core business.
OMD Waste Recycling is a stand-alone business but will have the same dependable,
reliable, professional traits that Dixon’s clients have availed of
for over ten years.
Administration manager Joan Quinlan notes: “We’re ready to hit
the ground running as we’ve been planning this recycling company
for a long time. We’re delighted that the planning permission has
finally come through and we’re able to get things up and running
at last.”
So what services will OMD Waste Recycling provide? In what way will the
new company complement the existing one? “It’s basically a construction
and demolition (C&D) waste recycling facility. We had an old sand
and gravel pit here and we built the new facility on that site. The recycling
will be mainly based on skip hire and we’ll generate a lot of that
waste ourselves through our other operations with P.F. Dixon, but we will
also provide a recycling service to other companies. We’re able to
recycle rubbish from any large building projects, from small skips to
roll-on, roll-off.”
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Everything is in place to ensure a smooth, efficient and cost-effective
service, as Joan continues: “We are in an ideal position in that
we also have two land reclamation sites, which are to be restored back
to farming land. They take soil and stone, and we can bring that waste
there ourselves. The two companies do obviously complement each other
as recycling and construction and demolition go hand in hand, but they
are separate companies.”
In tough economic times, OMD Waste Recycling will generate employment
in the Enfield area – a welcome boast for the beleaguered community.
“There will be ten or twelve new jobs created once the facility is
fully up and running,” Joan confirms. “This isn’t something
we’ve just pulled out of the hat. We’d been seeking the planning
permission for seven years and we have all our research done and we know
the market thoroughly. We understand the importance of recycling and we’re
determined to divert as much waste from landfill as we possibly can.
“Of course, we’re still going strong in plant hire and that
will continue to be the main company,” Joan concludes. “But
we’re generating a lot of waste and we want to recycle that ourselves
rather than allowing it to go to landfill. We can take on jobs now that
we’ve had to turn down in the past because we can provide more competitive
quotes now that we don’t have to pay landfill charges.”
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One
of PF DixonÕs roadsweepers
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P.F. Dixon Plant Hire remains one of Ireland’s premier plant hire
contractors. Operating nationwide, the company provides keen haulage,
site clearance, excavation, demolition and low loader services, for contract
or hire. P.F Dixon operates an extensive range of equipment including
tipper lorries, rail excavators, track excavators, dump trucks, bulldozers,
together with crushing and screening services.
Recent projects include work on the M4, M50 and M3 motorways. P.F. Dixon
Plant Hire specialises in bulk excavation and plant hire as well as waste
management, land drainage, site clearance and site development. They can
also provide sand, gravel and rock and are available for contract at an
hourly or daily rate in accordance with customer specifications.
A reliable and competitive service is provided in a professional and safe
manner and the comprehensive range of services is tailored to the specific
needs of clients. All the relevant permits are in place for landfills
and haulage permits are also in place and up to date.
All contracts are personally supervised by the company's managing director,
Paul Dixon, who boasts over 25 years’ experience in the industry.
Through continued investment in the latest plant and equipment, P.F. Dixon
Plant Hire ensures that it can safely execute all types of projects, no
matter how large or small, how complex or demanding.
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track machine and trailer takes to the road
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The highest priority is given to all health and safety matters, staff
training and environmental issues. Accordingly, all staff are fully trained
for their field of work. Safety statements and machine certificates have
been obtained for all machines / equipment. The entire fleet of both companies
is of the highest standard and all maintenance work is carried out in
their own yard. With a vast experience of the plant hire / C&D business,
combined with an efficiently-run modern fleet, all project deadlines are
met.
A comprehensive insurance package has been taken out in both Public and
Employers' Liability. With years of experience, state-of-the art equipment,
a complete know-how and an exemplary track record, P.F Dixon is the ideal
choice for all haulage, site clearance, demolition, excavation and low-loader
requirements.
To discuss requirements or to receive a competitive quote, contact P.F
Dixon Plant Hire today and their friendly, knowledgeable staff will be
on hand to deal with your queries as a matter of priority. With sister
company, OMD Waste Recycling now up and running, the Enfield-headquartered
company is in a stronger position than ever to provide a thorough, comprehensive
and affordable service.
OMD Waste Recycling / P.F. Dixon
Plant Hire
Rathcore,
Enfield,
County Meath
Tel: 046 9555537
Fax: 046 9555559
Email: info@pfdixonplanthire.com
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