Niall Dyer also points out that, while some healthcare departments and clinics previously sought to cut costs by buying imported treatment couches, the savings seem to melt away when it comes to servicing, repairs and disposal. Far Eastern manufacturers can be difficult to track down and attempts to seek advice and buy spares are usually hampered by the language barrier. Moreover, when the customer takes equipment out of service, there's often nowhere to go when it comes to disposal of electrically or hydraulically operated product, since putting it in a skip or sending it to landfill are no longer options.
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"Recently, our service engineers attended a physio clinic, where there were three different makes of treatment couch. Three of our own, two imports from a UK distributor and two others made in the Far East," recalls Niall. "We could easily service and repair our own, then managed to track down spares for two others. But eventually we had to scavenge parts from one far eastern table, to make just one serviceable piece of equipment. It underlines the importance of after-sales service and spares availability."
Among the products on offer under the scrappage scheme, Plinth's 503 three-section couch is a popular and versatile model, which provides a firm and stable platform for general clinical, physiotherapy, osteopathy and health treatment, through to heavy manipulation. Specifications include either electrical or hydraulic height adjustment as standard, backrest and footrest angling by gas strut mechanisms, hoist clearance of 13cm (5") and a working load of 225kg (35 stone). The fully washable, fire retardant vinyl upholstery is available in a choice of eighteen colours and finishes, most incorporating patented antimicrobial technology. Better still, it's covered by an unconditional 3 year warranty on components and an unrivalled lifetime guarantee on the main frame and mechanism. Delivery on all new Plinth 2000 models is normally within 7 days, anywhere on the UK mainland.
For details of Plinth 2000's scrappage scheme, including terms and conditions, visit the website at www.plinth2000.com, or contact the company at Wetheringsett Manor, Wetheringsett, Stowmarket IP14 5PP, tel 01449 767 887, email sales@plinth2000.com
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