Released on = August 30, 2007, 7:46 am

Press Release Author = Lindsay Hill

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Panther Platform Rentals recently helped The National Trust
with work at the historical Stowe Landscape Gardens in Buckinghamshire. The
Octopussy 1765 track mounted boom was chosen to inspect four of the extensive
grounds' many structures for any loose masonry and to subsequently carry out the
work required.

Press Release Body = Before the work commenced, a site survey identified that the
ideal machine to complete the job was the Octopussy 1765. The Octopussy, with a twin
basket option, has a working height of 17 metres and a working outreach of about 7
metres which allowed work up and over the historical structures. It was also
required to travel over the grounds, so the caterpillar tracks ensured there was no
damage to the grass.

National Trust Building Surveyor Christine Fenn - "The 4 structures requiring
attention are all rather delicate for their size and therefore it was important we
had no scaffolding up against any of them, but an access platform that could safely
be manoeuvered into a suitable working position. We required two people to carry out
our inspections and the

Octopussy 1765 easily provided enough platform space for both of my colleagues and
their equipment".

The Temple of Friendship, The Doric Arch, The Queen's Temple and The Temple of
Concord and Victory were all built in the 18th Century and are just 4 of over 40
monuments, temples and secret corners to be found in the stunning landscape. The
main house itself at Stowe has for many years made up part of the famous Stowe
public school.

For further information regarding our
Web Site = http://www.platform-rentals.co.uk

Contact Details = Panther Platform Rentals Ltd
Unit 12 Dencora Way
Sundon Park Industrial Estate
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 3HP
United Kingdom
http://www.platform-rentals.co.uk
webenquiry@panther.uk.com
0870 460 5329