Combi-XL6 Recognised for Engineering Excellence at the Irish Steel Awards 2026
Combilift is proud to announce that the Combi-XL6 (Xpress Loader) has won the Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing Award at the Irish Steel Awards 2026.
Presented by Voortman, the award recognises the innovation and engineering excellence behind this heavy-duty material-handling solution, developed specifically to meet the evolving needs of the steel industry.
Purpose-Built for Heavy-Duty Steel Handling
The Combi-XL6 is a fully customisable, high-capacity straddle carrier designed to handle oversized and exceptionally heavy steel components safely and efficiently.
With a lifting capacity of up to 45 tonnes, it provides steel manufacturers and processors with a versatile solution for transporting long, wide and bulky loads.
The machine can operate both indoors and outdoors, allowing materials to move efficiently throughout production, storage and distribution areas. This versatility helps businesses reduce unnecessary handling stages, improve material flow and create a safer, more productive working environment.
Improving Safety, Efficiency and Productivity
Oversized steel products present significant handling challenges. Loads can be extremely heavy, difficult to manoeuvre and unsuitable for conventional material-handling equipment.
The Combi-XL6 addresses these challenges through its innovative straddle carrier design. By securely lifting and carrying the load within the machine’s structure, it provides greater stability, visibility and control when transporting large steel components.
Key Operational Benefits
- Lifting capacity of up to 45 tonnes
- Safe handling of oversized steel components
- Efficient indoor and outdoor operation
- Improved material flow throughout steel facilities
- Enhanced operator and workplace safety
- Increased productivity in high-duty-cycle applications
- Fully customisable configuration for specific requirements
These capabilities make the Combi-XL6 an effective solution for demanding steel-handling environments where safety, durability and operational efficiency are essential.
Recognition for Innovative Equipment Manufacturing
The Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing Award celebrates excellence in the design and manufacture of industrial equipment.
Receiving this award highlights Combilift’s continued commitment to developing practical, customer-focused solutions that address real material-handling challenges.
The recognition also reflects the expertise and dedication of the teams involved in designing, developing and manufacturing the Combi-XL6. From its robust construction to its adaptable configuration, every aspect of the machine has been engineered around the requirements of modern steel operations.
Celebrating the Achievement
Combilift representatives Tommy Mohan and Noel O’Dowd attended the Irish Steel Awards ceremony and proudly accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Combilift was also pleased to support the event as an award sponsor, reinforcing the company’s close relationship with the steel sector and its commitment to recognising innovation and achievement across the industry.
This award represents another important milestone for Combilift. It demonstrates how intelligent, application-specific engineering can make heavy-duty steel handling safer, more efficient and more productive.
Engineering Solutions for the Steel Industry
The success of the Combi-XL6 reflects Combilift’s ongoing focus on developing innovative equipment for complex material-handling applications.
By combining heavy-duty lifting performance with a customisable design, operational versatility and enhanced safety, the Combi-XL6 gives steel businesses a practical solution for handling oversized components in demanding, high-duty-cycle environments.
Winning the Industrial Engineering – Equipment Manufacturing Award at the Irish Steel Awards 2026 is a proud achievement for everyone involved and a strong endorsement of the innovation behind the Combi-XL6.
Congratulations to the entire Combilift team on this outstanding recognition.
