NMS Go Green
Ever mindful of the need to help preserve our environment, NMS have introduced recycling as part of our operations. By taking road planings and processing them through our on-site recycling plant, the planings are turned into a product called RAP (Recycled Asphalt Pavement) which can be used in the production of blacktop surfacing.
NMS Civil Engineering Secure Contract For M55 Junction Link Road Roundabout
NMS Civil Engineering has secured the contract for the initial section of the new M55 Junction East-West link road Roundabout. The roundabout will connect the new Link road with the Preston Western Distributor at the junction of Lea Lane and Sidgreaves Lane.
Pictures from Accrington Town Centre Redevelopment Project
These are a few pictures from the works completed at Accrington Town Centre. The pictures are taken in front of the Market Hall and Town Hall. The area was transformed to commemorate the sacrifice and bravery of the Accrington Pals. Articulate design has been encompassed into the paving to show homage to the trenches used during the first world war.
New Rigid Wagon
The new truck is a Volvo 4×2 FL with beavertail body with Euro VI engine. The Volvo FL series is the smallest Volvo truck works well in a wide range of applications, it is agile, efficient and easy to drive, it will be useful to transport smaller machines and plant to job sites which will be helpful to the planing and barrier divisons.
NMS accredited with FORS
FORS accreditation drives best practice across the European fleet industry in terms of safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Championing FORS’s work within fleet transport with help to raise standards of driving.
Bronze accreditation confirms that NMS employ good practice and comply with the requirements laid out by the FORS Standard. This includes demonstrating dedication to driver and vehicle safety, combined with improving operating practices through effective monitoring of fuel and tyre usage.
NMS awarded prestigious £2m Accrington Town Square Redevelopment contract
Works on the historic £2 million public square in Accrington are set to begin this month after a contractor was appointed.
Hyndburn council has awarded the contract to NMS Engineering Ltd from Wigan and the project is set to be completed by July 2018.
NMS Tractor Unit
NMS welcome their newest member to the vehicle fleet, the Volvo FH 540 6×4 80T Tractor Unit.
The Volvo FH Range is one of the most successful truck series ever and in September 2012, Volvo Trucks launched the Volvo FH with major technology upgrades, a new design and more.
New W220 Planer
NMS can now reveal their new Planer, the Wirtgen W220.
The W220 is now the largest milling machine amongst the Planer fleet. An innovative feature of the W220 is that the milling drum speed can be adjusted which helps to cut down emissions. The W220 cuts at a width of 2.2m and can plane up to depth of 350mm.
New 8W Tipper Wagon
The Volvo FM450 8X4 tipper wagon is the latest recruit to the growing NMS fleet.
Volvo have been continuously upgrading the Volvo FM series for over 10years with significant developments made in its fuel efficiency and improved stylish appearance.
Two New 8W Tippers
NMS are pleased with their 2 new Volvo FM450 8X4 tippers. (See pictures below)
These vehicles come with the upgraded Euro 6 engine that reduces the emissions and particulates while maintaining its fuel economy.