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May 2025, Hannover – At the forefront of material handling innovation, Combilift has once again raised the bar with the debut of its latest breakthrough: the Combi Load Xtender. Launched at Ligna 2025, this revolutionary pantograph-style load extender is designed to transform how businesses manage truck and container loading, especially in tight, space-restricted environments.
This week saw a landmark celebration at Combilift’s global headquarters in Monaghan, marking the 10th anniversary of the highly successful OEM Engineering Traineeship—a collaborative initiative between Combilift and the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB). The event, which welcomed past graduates, current trainees and local educators, underscored the programme’s evolution from a local skills initiative to a cornerstone of regional industrial development.
The advantages of the four-way concept that combines front and side loading technology are significant compared to conventional forklifts Christian Ertl Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) employs a workforce of 1,600 at its eight sites in Europe, and the company’s activities include supplying high-tech aluminium profiles and finished components as well as employing highly efficient recycling…
BSS Industrial’s National Distribution Centre uses four Combilift C4000 EST electric stand-on trucks to handle over 250 miles of tube and pipe across 600+ product lines. Operating 24/5 to supply 62 branches, the trucks work in narrow 1.8m aisles and lift to 9.5m, maximising space across 2,353 picking locations.
Castorama Poland uses over 45 Aisle-Master trucks, now standard in new depots for their narrow aisle and indoor-outdoor versatility. These trucks boost storage by allowing extra aisles and lift up to 5.5m, streamlining operations by handling deliveries directly to racking.
Ferguson Modular in North East Scotland now uses a Combilift Straddle Carrier to safely and efficiently handle accommodation modules, replacing cranes and forklifts. The new system cuts lift times from over an hour to minutes, reduces manpower needs, and avoids weather-related delays.
Imorex Shipping Services now handles 110 containers a week—up from 70—thanks to its Combilift Straddle Carrier. Replacing forklifts and ramps, the SC sped up loading, improved safety, and proved ideal for the company’s compact yard with its manoeuvrability, simple design, and reliable performance.
