PILING

AGD takes on UK distribution of Comacchio piling rigs

Italian drilling rig manufacturer Comacchio has announced the appointment of AGD Equipment as the new distributor for the UK and Ireland of its full range of CFA and rotary piling rigs and tools.

 AGD has been announced as the new Comacchio piling rig distributor for the UK and Ireland

AGD has been announced as the new Comacchio piling rig distributor for the UK and Ireland

The agreement which became effective on June 1, 2023, sees AGD Equipment continue the work undertaken by North Equipment over the past six years. AGD will promote existing business relationships and support all existing and future Comacchio piling rigs owners. 

Centrally based in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, AGD Equipment runs one of the largest rental fleets of specialist equipment in the UK and a modern fully equipped workshop. It has a successful track record of servicing the construction, civil engineering, and ground engineering industries.

They really share our values on exceptional aftersales support and dedicated relationship building

"We recognise a growing interest for our piling rigs on several markets. Hence, we are grateful to North Equipment for the contribution made to Comacchio's growth in this segment and are proud to welcome and announce the passing of the baton to our newest Dealer AGD Equipment," Alberto Dalle Coste, general manager of Comacchio, said. "Just like Comacchio, AGD Equipment is a family-owned business, established more than 40 years ago and now spanning four generations. They really share our values on exceptional aftersales support and dedicated relationship building with customers.

"We are confident that our partnership with AGD Equipment will help us to continue providing our local customers with an outstanding quality, offering an innovative and multi-purpose product range and customised solutions to cover their foundation equipment needs".

The Comacchio CH range of piling machines currently includes seven models of multipurpose machines (in a weight range from 15 - 90t) that can be configured to cover a wide range of applications, including Kelly piles, CFA piles, displacement piles and soil mixing. The range also includes dedicated CFA rigs designed to maximise productivity and efficiency of this piling method in a variety of soil conditions.

AGD Equipment will operate in synergy with JKS Boyles UK, the longstanding partner of Comacchio in the UK and Ireland and the exclusive supplier for the region of Comacchio micropile/anchor foundation equipment, as well as geotechnical, geothermal and water well drilling rigs.

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