Paneltim Sparks Electrical Idea
A new use has been found for Paneltim the plastic panel normally used for pig-pen divisions, according to Suffolk-based Quality Equipment. A local engineering company has successfully employed the material to protect external electrical cables from the weather.
For various reasons the wiring could not be incorporated within the building but the Paneltim – which is strong, lightweight, and weather-proof proved to provide an ideal solution. Using their special Paneltim welding equipment, QE made up a seamless 1200mm x 1500mm x 400mm deep box-like enclosure that fitted neatly on the side of the building.
Birds eye view helps piggery planning
Suffolk-based company Quality Equipment is using aerial technology to help it carry out site surveys. A drone takes still images and videos of plots for pig new housing and other farm building projects.
The bird’s eye views will help the company identify the best layout, access points, and any potential problems on sites for new houses or extensions, before submitting plans to the authorities in the normal way.
50 Years of Innovation – Pig World
Quality Equipment is celebrating its half-century this year. It was in 1965 that its founder, Glyn Baker, decided to set up as an agricultural engineer, initially repairing machinery and tractors, then specialising in pig equipment, establishing what was to become one of Britain’s best known and largest companies in this field.
Paneltim partnership notches up 20 years – May 2017
A 20-year partnership between a Suffolk equipment company and a Belgian manufacturer has been marked by a visit of Filip Deltour to Quality Equipment (QE) at Woolpit. Ludo Deltour, Filip’s […]
Nursery Cabin story in Pig World – October 2014
A bespoke piglet nursery designed and built by Quality Equipment is saving piglets and increasing profits at one of Rattlerow Farms’ commercial herds
Better pigs and lower mortality. That’s how the manager of a large commercial herd in Suffolk sums up the benefits of a new purpose-built piglet nursery unit.
Piglet nursery proves its worth – Pig World November 2015
Purpose-built piglet nursery on a Suffolk farm has saved enough piglets to improve returns by more than £79,000 in just a year.
BQP Style Finisher Buildings – Pig World
I suppose the pig industry is different from any other agricultural sector in as much as there must have been more entrants to farming starting with a few pigs than anything else. That situation is still true today, and there’s no doubt that bed and breakfast pigs on a secure contract is the growth area in 039pig production.
Construction Project
Construction project stages detailed over the course of a month in a series of photos. Just one example of how Quality Equipment can take you from Greenfield site to full build.
Pig Building Refurbishment
With profits and prospects improving, producers are ploughing some serious money into accommodation. Those that have pleased the planners and have the financial means are investing in new buildings. But for many – particularly those that have survived the past decade with basic maintenance and repairs – refurbishment is the way forward.
Pig Feeder exports to Japan
Suffolk-based pig equipment company, Quality Equipment, has just notched up over £250,000 worth of high-tech exports to Japan.
In the last two years more than 200 automatic feeders for young pigs have been delivered. The last consignment followed a visit by Glyn Baker and Michael Mattmuller, of Quality Equipment, to their Japanese distributor, Global Pig Farms.