Ten Years Of Service!
UK workshop operative Tomas Susko has been working for Astrak for ten years. To mark the anniversary, our CEO Dick Paterson gave him a gift yesterday for all his hard work and dedication.
Jones Bros visit Astrak head office
Huw Jones & Mark Bester from civil engineering company Jones Bros recently paid a visit to Astrak’s head office where they were given a tour of our Kirkcaldy facility. It was great to be given the opportunity to show our customers what happens behind the scenes and allow them to meet the people that help…
14 Top Tips for Maximising The Life Of Your Rubber Tracks
Maximising the lifespan of your rubber tracks is an excellent way of minimising machinery operating costs. Our expert team of fitters and technicians have put together a list of their 14 top tips. Obviously differing environments, conditions and the way that you operate your machine will affect the lifespan of your tracks but in general,…
How To Fit Rubber Tracks
Fitting rubber tracks is something every operator has to know how to do when on site. Astrak’s experienced team of plant fitters have created this step by step guide to help you through the process of removing old tracks and replacing them with fresh tracks while avoiding problems. To ensure that your machine is performing…
Astrak team up with local Scottish bakery Christie the Baker
https://vimeo.com/726054425 Astrak is known for being a leading supplier of rubber tracks and undercarriage solutions, but did you know it is also known for its shortbread? The company, based in Fife, gives away a tin of shortbread with every order placed by their customers, old and new. Astrak has partnered up with local Airdrie-based bakery,…
Helping the environment
A team of volunteers from our Kirkcaldy head office recently carried out a litter pick along the town’s seafront. The enthusiastic group spent a sunny afternoon clearing up the beach, paths and seating areas around the Seafield section of the well known and spectacular Fife Coastal Path. Tackling litter is not just about one afternoon;…
Astrak Expands DuraLine XD Stabiliser Pad Range
DuraLine XD stabiliser pad range grows… After the massive success of the company’s line of pads designed to be compatible with Brokk® demolition machinery*, the DuraLine XD has a new addition in the form of a stabiliser pad explicitly designed to fit robotic equipment manufactured by Husqvarna®. Remote-controlled demolition robots can be found in some…
Astrak joins forces with Fife College to deliver workforce training
In December 2020, Astrak became the first Fife employer to apply to Fife College through the new Flexible Workforce Development Fund (FWDF) SME fund. We have a solid commitment to supporting our 60-strong staff through learning and works hard towards ensuring individuals have the skills they need to excel in the workplace. Astrak has been…
Astrak achieves Investors in People Silver accreditation
Astrak has today achieved the prestigious Investors in People Silver Accreditation. For nearly 30 years Investors in People has been recognised internationally as a leading people accreditation. Astrak achieving this award is a terrific achievement, demonstrating its commitment to its people. Bonnie Clarke, Interim Chief Executive of Remarkable, the organisation licensed to deliver Investors in People…
Astrak appointed as Eaton Authorised Distributor
Astrak Group UK Limited has become an authorised distributor of Eaton Final Drives. A typical Final Drive of the kind found on an excavator is composed of a reduction gear, hydraulic motor, parking brake and other componennts. The Final Drive is responsible in driving the excavator or crane forward or backward and they are widely…