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Ref: PRHP273 Date: 11th April 2023
Hoppeckeenhances its reputation with boatbuilders
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A Wolstanton firm is developing its credentials in the marine sector, having supplied energy systems for 20 boats over the past 18 months.
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has now completed its first contract with Piper Boats, a family business in Stoke-on-Trent which specialises in bespoke Dutch-style barges.
General manager Stuart Browne said: "We were delighted to partner with Piper Boats on one of its new river cruisers.
"The project posed an interesting challenge, as a Dutch-style barge is wider and shorter than the narrowboats we're familiar with. Since the layout is quite different, we created a bespoke energy system that fits into a special container housed in the mid-deck area."
Hoppecke supplied a custom-built battery bank, whichintegrates with the boat's 48v DC hybrid system designed and manufactured by A R Peachment of Norfolk.
Purpose-designedfor the UK market, the vessel is used by Hobbs of Henley as a corporate hire boat on the River Thames. Propulsion noise levels are an important consideration, so the fact that the energy bank and diesel engine offer up to three hours of silent cruising is a major benefit.
Simon Piper, managing director, of Piper Boats, said: "We know of Hoppecke and its excellent reputation in the motive power sector so turned to them because we needed a reliable energy source that would power a parallel hybrid drive.
"Hoppecke batteries were the best choice for a safe and trouble-free solution, and everyone is delighted with the end result."
With every project Hoppecke is becoming better known amongst boatbuilders. The company has completed various narrowboat projects andfurthermarine energy systemsare currently on order.
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Caption: Hoppecke's latest marine project was a bespoke energy system for a river cruiser.
Editor's notes
HoppeckeIndustrial Batteriesis the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 90 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.
Media contact:
Sue Tupling
Changeworks Communications
T: 01785 247588
Company contact:
Stuart Browne
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd
Unit 2 Lowfield Drive
Centre 500
Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 0UU
T: 01782 667305
W: www.hoppecke.com/uk
E:Stuart.Browne@hoppecke.co.uk
