The use of these nonconforming components could lead to problems from unplanned downtime to personal injury. To ensure that these risks are minimised and that all involved are seen to be promoting good practise, the use of the correct replacement parts, fitted by fully trained personnel, is critical. Gaseous fuels are after all volatile and require appropriate measures to reduce risk, running costs and downtime.

A case in point is the on-going use of the IMPCO J series regulator in the European market which is not supported by IMPCO Europe. IMPCO continues to support only the Cobra series regulator, which is a direct replacement for the J series product in the European market for OEM production and all service use. Marshall’s hold a range of genuine IMPCO gas system components for both new applications and aftermarket purposes. We have full support and backup from IMPCO Technologies Europe and are working with them to introduce new products and technologies to the materials handling sector in the United Kingdom.

Marshalls is currently developing complete CNG systems for forklift trucks, both IMPCO and Marshall’s being involved to develop systems and supply original equipment that comply to the European directives and safeguarding professional installation to reduce risk in the field, using the IMPCO Natural Gas module that was developed specifically for industrial applications. This module is said to be the first and only PED approved natural gas module in the market. With several fleets working in the field and solid test results obtained, Marshall's believes this technology is going to be a valuable alternative for fleet operators looking for fuel cost savings.