15.11.2021

300 Genies for BSI

German rental company Baumaschinen Service International (BSI) has ordered 300 new platforms from Genie.

The order was placed at Platformers' Days and includes a selection of Genie Runabout mast type lifts, slab electric 'e-drive' scissor lifts with working heights from six to 16 metres plus diesel and electric Rough Terrain scissors. It also includes Rough Terrain articulated booms, including the 45ft Z-45 FE and 60ft Z-60 FE hybrids, plus a number of telescopics, including, 60ft S-60 J and 80ft S-80 along with some XC models and Trax crawler mounted units. The move follows the delivery of several big Genie booms earlier this year.

Managing director Sven Nielsen said: "Our order basically includes all the innovative new Genie machines exhibited at the Platformers' Days, plus a wide range of Genie machines that score particularly well in terms of productivity with a low total cost of ownership. It was also important for us to combine the FE, and XC with the J-Series, as this broad offering of three complementary model ranges, each tailored to the specific requirements of the job site and fulfils our ambition to maximise rental returns through the right fleet mix."
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Uwe Wiedemeier (L) of Genie with Sven-Meyland Nielsen of BSI at Platformers' Days

BSI is based in Dortmund and was set up in July 1996 as a service company for aerial work platforms and mobile cranes, working with Terex and PPM. Over the years it has expanded its services including the addition of powered access rental - starting with 10 Genie platforms in 2008 - and the sale of Genie boom lifts and telehandlers. It was appointed as an authorised Genie dealer in 2013, and an authorised Genie service provider in 2016. The company now runs a fleet of 250 work platforms with a team of 21 dedicated access specialists, offering a range of services including consulting, jobsite planning, delivery, training, spare parts supply and service contracts. It is also a member of System Lift the association of independent rental companies.
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A Genie S-65 XC and S-80 J on test with BSI prior to ordering