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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
Combilift has added a number of new products and enhancements to its range of innovative handling solutions and had planned to exhibit these at various trade fairs in the early part of the year before all major events were cancelled. Information on two of these can be found below.
Swindon based South West Vauxhall Spares has increased the number of vehicles that can be stored at its premises from 40 to 144 since a new system based around racking and the capabilities of a Combilift C4000 4-way forklift has been in place. It is also now much quicker and easier to move individual cars and the risk of product damage has been substantially reduced.
