Buggy 1200
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In the late 1980s PELLENC offered
its European customers a relatively broad range, from the simple trunk
vibrator to automatic trailers. At the start of the 1990s the group's
strategy turned towards the creation of a range of exclusive machines
designed for olive harvesting, with a clear orientation towards Spanish
olive plantations. Technically, this range was inspired by the technology
developed during the 1980s, but perfectly adapted to the requirements
of this new market.
PELLENC s.a. developed its first trunk vibrators in 1985. The
first machines were intended mainly for the fruit tree market (particularly
cherry trees).
Key dates of this launch:
- 1991 : The first two PELLENC self-driven vibrators, the famous
"BUGGIES", launched on the Spanish market.
- 1993 : Official presentation of the SPECIAL SPANISH OLIVE-GROWING
RANGE (4 machines) at the EXPOLIVA international trade fair in Jaén.
From
then on, PELLENC vibrators began to be marketed in Andalusia with the
opening of a specialist workshop in Jaén at the end of 1993, and then
the setup of the headquarters of PELLENC IBERICA (Pellenc s.a.
subsidiary) in Jaén in 1994. The range was developed during the 1990s
to adapt it to the maximum number of olive plantations. Since the setup
of the subsidiary in Jaén, the PELLENC IBERICA technical team have had
a strong influence on product development, working in close cooperation
with the teams at French headquarters.
The PELLENC range is oriented towards Spanish
olive-growing. The products marketed are intended for medium and large
farms, as well as for service companies. These products are trunk vibrators
adapted to the different varieties grown in Spain and Portugal. The range
covers most of the types of plantation found in the peninsula.
The main criteria are:
- Total surface area cultivated
- Size of plots and Age of trees
- Varieties of olive trees and Type of soil
- Topography of groves and Distance between trees
- Number of trees per grove and Type of tractor used
- Labor available during harvest and Duration of harvest
- Technological environment of plantation
Based on information provided by customers, or more usually following
a visit to the plantation, PELLENC's technical and commercial team prepares
a simulation to define the most suitable type of machine for each grove
and the resulting profitability.
This strategy, together with our range which is the most complete on the
market, has given PELLENC a leading position on the Spanish market (approximately
300 units sold every year).
The range is developed under the guidance of our customer service department,
which supplies us with daily feedback from the field. This information
is used by the French and Spanish research departments in their work.
