Friday, 11 April 2025 07:25

Deal to clear the air, reduce worker deaths

Written by  Mark Daniel
The advanced BMAir air filtration system in the cabs of worksite vehicles allows drivers access to healthy air. The advanced BMAir air filtration system in the cabs of worksite vehicles allows drivers access to healthy air.

Air quality is a major safety issue for New Zealand, with approximately 650 deaths per year caused by cancer attributable to airborne contaminants.

A new dealership agreement aims to combat these appalling statistics by making it easier for industries where airborne contaminants are a risk to install the advanced BMAir air filtration system in the cabs of worksite vehicles such as excavators, tractors, bulldozers and loaders.

“We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Repairs & Spares as the exclusive nationwide dealer for BMAir systems in New Zealand,” says Alan Cottington, chief executive of Landlogic, which holds the New Zealand import and distribution licence from the Holland-based manufacturer of cab overpressure systems.

The strategic move is designed to ensure that advanced air filtration solutions reach more operators throughout New Zealand, offering all machinery drivers access to healthy air.

Cottington says New Zealand faces significant challenges regarding the control of exposure to airborne contaminants – such as quarrying dust, fumes, and agrichemical vapours, that are leading contributors to respiratory diseases and cancers.

Worksafe reports that nearly half of all workers in agriculture and construction are exposed to carcinogenic substances, while airborne risks are estimated to account for approximately 400 deaths from cancer and 250 deaths from respiratory disease per year.

Kyle Farquhar, manager of Repairs & Spares New Zealand, says the partnership to become BMAir’s nationwide dealer allows their business to expand its portfolio and deliver a top-tier ventilation system to customers.

“Our trained technicians are equipped to install systems on a wide range of machinery, ensuring that operators in agriculture, construction, quarries and other high-risk industries have access to state-of-the-art filtration technology. Supported by Landlogic, we are committed to delivering comprehensive support for maintaining a healthier, safer work environment.”

Cottington says purchasers of new machines will also be able to specify units through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) dealer networks via an OEM program, to ensure operators nationwide have access to the best levels of protection.

Existing customers who have purchased systems through other dealers will continue to receive full support from those dealers for replacement filters and parts, or to conduct annual checks and provide systems for new equipment.

Existing customers will also have the option to seek support from Repairs & Spares who, as the nationwide dealer, will be able to supply and install systems on existing machines of all brands, alongside supply full customer support for replacement parts, service, and inspections.

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