C&C's Hydra Wing proves an international hit

West Yorkshire-based C&C Hydraulics has secured four exports to Egypt for environmental services firm Veolia of its Hydra Wing netting system, with the promise of 16 more. The Hydra Wing system operates from actuators that lift the cover frame 270o from the side of the trailer, or rigid, to cover the load from a remote-control unit.

Ian Couch, C&C managing director, says the company is producing up to 20 systems a month, of which half are heading overseas. "The Hydra Wing has become the most successful export product we have designed to date."

He adds:"The two key selling features are the simplicity of both the installation and operation, and the flexibility of its mounting onto almost any type of trailer or container body. "The main reason for the uptake has been stricter health and safety regulations preventing drivers from climbing onto what are extremely high vehicles to try and cover the loads. The Hydra Wing can be operated from ground level, inside the vehicle cab, or by remote control."