Chippindale Hire & Sales (part of the AER Rents Group) and Banner Equipment have joined forces to raise awareness of the Lighthouse Charity by wrapping one of their new SANY excavators in the charity’s branding. The striking machine highlights the support available to anyone working in construction while helping to promote the charity’s vital 24/7 free and confidential helpline.

The Lighthouse Charity provides 24/7 holistic support to the UK and Ireland construction community on all aspects of emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.

By sharing the helpline details on a highly utilised piece of equipment that will be visible on sites across the region, Chippindale and Banner aim to reach thousands of workers who may not know where to turn.

The machine itself is one of SANY’s latest excavators, combining cutting-edge features with market-leading reliability. It comes with an industry-leading five-year/5,000-hour warranty and includes advanced operator comforts such as a fully fitted cab with radio, air conditioning, ergonomic seating, and keyless start with pincode security. SANY’s EVI telematics system and efficient Stage V Izuzu engine deliver impressive fuel economy and real-time performance data, making it one of the most versatile excavators for construction, landscaping, horticulture, and demolition projects.

Paul Blake, Managing Director at Chippindale Hire & Sales, said, “Supporting the Lighthouse Charity is part of our ongoing commitment to improving wellbeing within the construction industry. Too many people in our sector still suffer in silence when it comes to mental health and financial worries. By putting this machine to work across active sites, we hope to raise awareness of the support available and encourage anyone who needs help to reach out.”

Rob Gowling, General Manager at Banner Equipment, added, “This activity shows what we can achieve when businesses come together for an important cause. The Lighthouse Charity provides an incredible service and we’re proud to help spread their message across the sites where it’s needed most. Collaborating with Chippindale and the Lighthouse Charity on this project has been a fantastic example of teamwork making a real difference.”