Tanfield Share Discussion Threads

[buywell2] 11/7/2014 08:14

No bounce from the 25p starting to look ominous

[m.t.glass] 11/7/2014 08:06

The Tanfield Group plc Board is pleased to announce that Smith Electric Vehicles US ('Smith'), one of Tanfield's investments has acquired for consideration of $340,000 a shareholding of 85.3% in American Business Services Inc. This is a company listed on the OTCBB in the USA. This is the first step in the process of Smith becoming a publicly listed company on the OTCBB as set out in the announcement of 20 May 2014.


Presumably not paying the $340k upfront.(?)

[cool_hand] 04/7/2014 08:06

I suspect he had to take a severe cut to his pay packet.

[m.t.glass] 04/7/2014 07:19

cool-hand -- he got wedged in the platform of a TM12 and they couldn't get him out, so had to take him along as part of the deal.

[cool_hand] 03/7/2014 17:32

Close to the minimum? So maybe 29p.

I'd be very happy to walk away from this abomination for anything over 40p. Would still be taking a big hit but I've accepted I'll never break even here.

Damage limitation.

[multiplural] 03/7/2014 17:11

In my opinion it is only a matter of time before Ahern buys our stake. It could happen already this year at a price close to the minimum contract price of 39p per share.

[cool_hand] 03/7/2014 17:06

Wasn't aware Darren Kell had retained his job!

Reward for failure.

[m.t.glass] 03/7/2014 16:22

There was a positive response to the new Amsterdam venue for the APEX access equipment exhibition held last week, with good visitor numbers and a busy feel to the event.

More than 4400 people attended the show – which was held on 24-26 June - with the numbers rising to 5500 when visitors to the neighbouring International Rental Exhibition (IRE) are included. Visitors registered for each show had free access to both shows.

Attendees included CEOs and senior figures from the European and worldwide rental sector, including delegates attending the European Rental Association's annual convention. Representatives from Loxam, Cramo, Ramirent, United Rentals, Hewden, HSS and many more attended the show.

Snorkel's CEO, Darren Kell, said APEX had "exceeded all expectations...Snorkel had a busy three days". Stephan Kulawik, managing director at Palfinger Platforms, said; "During the exhibition we sold a lot of new machines to existing and new customers". Mr Kulawik added that the Amsterdam location had been a success; "It is a popular city, with good infrastructure and the exhibition centre is bigger."

Anita Maj Klitgaard, marketing manager at Time Export, said, "We are very pleased with the result of this exhibition. Despite less visitors on the first day, we have made good contact with interesting new companies. Wednesday and Thursday were very busy and successful days for us. We are also happy with the new location; the outside area is a nice and open place to exhibit the equipment."

The 2014 edition of APEX was the eighth time the show has been held. All previous shows, from the first event in 1996, were held at the MECC exhibition centre in Maastricht, NL.

The show was organised by IPI, in the Netherlands, and supported by IPAF and Access International magazine. It is scheduled to return to Amsterdam in 2017, although the exact timing is still to be confirmed.

(khl.com)

[buywell2] 02/7/2014 07:19

This has been a very bad choice of vehicle for investment ... electric or otherwise

RAMP only threads are not healthy to be wealthy

[m.t.glass] 01/7/2014 07:06

Snorkel reintroduces mast lift

Written by Sarah Ann McCay - 29 Jun 2014


Snorkel has announced the return of the 'TM12' model name in the EMEA region with the roll out of a new, enhanced version of the telescopic lift.

The TM12 name will replace the existing 'M1230E' name, currently used on its 3.6m (12ft) self-propelled telescopic mast lift. The enhanced version of the lift will include a 0.5 m rollout extension deck as standard.

The Snorkel TM12 is an all-electric self-propelled mast lift that can be driven through standard interior doorways and carried in passenger elevators while having the capacity to lift 227 kg, or two people with tools.

Powered by dual front-mounted hydraulic motors, it also has a high amp hour rating, ensuring a long operating life between battery charges.

Previewed at Bauma 2013, the new lift will roll off the production line in August 2014.

[m.t.glass] 01/7/2014 07:00

Some share shuffling at Smith's chinese partner:


30 Jun 2014 18:44 Market News

(Infocast News) FDG Electric Vehicles Limited (00729) announces that Jade Time Investments Limited, a company beneficially owned by Li Ka-shing, has agreed to sell a total of 400 million ordinary shares of FDG Electric to Long Hing International Limited, a company wholly owned by Cao Zhong (chairman, chief executive officer and an executive director of FDG Electric), at a price of HK$0.58 per share.

Jade Time has also agreed to sell a total of 322.5 million shares of FDG Electric to Union Ever Holdings Limited, a company wholly owned by Miao Zhenguo (deputy chairman and an executive director of FDG Electric), at the same price per share.

[multiplural] 28/6/2014 11:13

Nice volume the last couple of weeks. Interesting to see if we get further info on Smith within the next week. As I understand it we should get confirmation on the reverse merger very soon. As the largest asset for us now is the 49% of Snorkel it is good to see the market in California and Nevada apparently is very hot, lots of building activity there.
I am still amased that TAN can be bought at this level, but I don´t complain having added at the 16 level.

[timnet] 27/6/2014 12:15

Enough.............having wallowed around in treacle for far too long, I'm off to reinvest in cardboard.

But the trip has been mildly entertaining - hasta la vista and bon courage to those staying in. May your patience be rewarded.

[m.t.glass] 25/6/2014 07:41

Ahern Australia, formerly Snorkel Australia had its range of aerial work platforms (AWP) including its rough-terrain scissor lifts and boom lifts out on display at Civenex 2014.

Snorkel was acquired by U.S-based equipment rental company Ahern Rentals in October 2013. Since the acquisition, Ahern Australia now carries Ahern Rental's Xtreme range of telehandlers in addition to its original Snorkel range of equipment.

One machine in particular, which is the speed level lift stood out from the rest due to its ability to run on uneven ground.

Watch the video as Sales Manager Terry Bronstring explains more about the company and its products.

[m.t.glass] 24/6/2014 07:32

Links showing a tiny bit more detail about FDG losses and confirming June 27 for their Results:

and this one includes a price chart for Sinopoly/FDG shares

[dave224] 22/6/2014 09:12

Ok thanks chaps

[johnga] 20/6/2014 09:26

Dave 224

Clear out your ADVFN cookies.

[m.t.glass] 20/6/2014 08:00

Works fine for me. If it keeps failing maybe enter an earlier Post number in the box and click 'go to'. If that fails you need to ask Advfn on the Problems thread.

[dave224] 19/6/2014 19:41

Hi, Can someone tell me how I view previous posts when i click on previous it just reverts to most recent post page?

Thanks

[m.t.glass] 16/6/2014 17:26

Sinopoly's namechange completion reported.

[m.t.glass] 13/6/2014 12:04

I can't imagine that it'll make much difference. The advantage that Smith had (and has now lost) was in having a vehicle range already tested and in production - that's all. It was a marketplace sales advantage. The technicalities of the Tesla configurations are significantly different and not really relevant to Smith.