Scrappage scheme for weighbridges

AVERY Weigh-Tronix have introduced a scrappage scheme for old weighbridges to help industry invest in new infrastructure.


In their ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme, Avery Weigh-Tronix will remove an old weighbridge, dispose of it free of charge and offer a further £500 redeemable against a new weighbridge.

In addition, the company will reduce the price of a new weighbridge, complete with a five-year fully comprehensive service package, by 30%. The scheme will run until the end of November 2010.



‘In the current climate, investment in major infrastructure such as weighbridge systems can sometimes be delayed, but there comes a point when such an investment must be made,’ said Avery Weigh-Tronix director Dave Webb.

‘We have seen scrappage schemes work in the car industry and we have decided to see what input Avery Weigh-Tronix can afford to make to help the market be better placed for the economic recovery.’

Weighbridges have a long life, but like anything else as they get older they require more service and maintenance, especially if they are used frequently and have to operate in aggressive environments.

And according to Mr Webb, it is not just the weighbridge that may be in need of servicing; years of heavy trucks driving on to the structure and then braking can damage the restraints and the pit walls resulting more lateral movement on the weighbridge, which causes further damage.

‘From here the costs spiral upwards as more movement also means that the load-cells will fail more frequently,’ explained Mr Webb. ‘Quite simply, there comes a point when the cost of maintenance and downtime means it is no longer economic to run an old weighbridge.’

He added: ‘As the economic recovery gains pace, it will be those that have invested in infrastructure who will be best placed to take advantage.’


For further information about Avery Weigh-Tronix’s ‘cash for clunkers’ scheme, tel: (0845) 366 7788.