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Imorex Shipping Services has increased container handling capacity by 40% with the adoption of Combilift’s Straddle Carrier. Replacing forklifts and ramps, the SC improved yard space use, safety, and efficiency. Its simple, reliable design and manoeuvrability have made a significant impact on daily operations.
Merritt and Fryers, a long-established Skipton-based timber and builders merchant, was among the first in the UK to adopt Combilift’s new 4 wheel sideloader. Replacing a 20-year-old machine, the 5t diesel model offers improved manoeuvrability and versatility across the yard, warehouse, and timber import area, while retaining the familiar 4 wheel design favoured by operators.
For the second year running, Combilift is a finalist in the prestigious IFOY Awards, with two products nominated for 2020. The electric Combi-CBE4, a 4t all-wheel drive multidirectional forklift, is shortlisted in the Special Vehicle Category, while the Combi-CS pedestrian stacker is recognised in the Warehouse Truck Lowlifter Category for its unique multi-position tiller arm and narrow aisle capability. Both models will undergo expert testing and evaluation in Hanover as
We saw the Aisle-Master as comparable to a combination of a VNA and counterbalance truck, and a demo provided by our partners in Lift Truck Sales (Toyota) proved that it could do just what the manufacturers stated. It’s a great improvement on the previous system: the ability to pick from racking and load directly to…
At its Essen headquarters, SANHA GmbH & Co. KG has improved warehouse efficiency by introducing a Combilift Combi-WR4 pedestrian reach stacker to handle 6m pipe packs. Previously reliant on a reach truck and manual handling, the company faced challenges moving long loads in tight spaces. The WR4’s multidirectional manoeuvrability now allows full access across the storage area, streamlining operations and reducing manual strain.
Lawsons uses a fleet of Combilift C4000s to handle timber, plasterboard, bricks, and palletised loads both indoors and out. Recent additions include electric C4000Es and STE models, chosen for their low emissions and quiet operation—ideal for residential areas. “Electric power is definitely the way forward,” said David.
Combilift has seen a sharp rise in demand, with quote requests doubling in just four weeks as manufacturers face space constraints driven by COVID-19. Managing Director Martin McVicar noted that many customers are urgently seeking solutions to adapt production areas for social distancing. Narrow-aisle forklifts, once a consideration, are now seen as essential. Combilift has also adapted its own operations introducing two shifts, safety upgrades, and virtual sales consultations to
