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One of the problems that came to the fore during the COVID-19 supply chain crisis, was Australia’s imbalance of shipping containers. This imbalance created significant demand, and businesses such as Australia’s Tilling Timber were subject to heightened hire costs and detention fees if containers were on site for too long. This issue prompted Tilling –…

Sustainability is at our core – we’re highly focused on making our vehicles more environmentally friendly and helping our customers maximise their warehouse efficiency, But we are also strongly committed to reducing our own carbon footprint, which extends to optimising our resources and minimising waste.” Martin McVicar Sustainability is a term that is becoming increasingly…

When Beacon Building Products opened a location in Kaukauna, Wis., it wanted to ensure it could take full advantage of the warehouse space. However, awkward load bearing beams throughout the building were going to make it tough. That’s when Beacon turned to forklift manufacturer Combilift to help think outside of the box – or rather, how to think differently…

Andrew Clark, founder of The Logistics Optimiser, recently shared an enthusiastic review of Combilift’s Aisle Master on his YouTube channel @thelogisticsoptimiser. He praised its unique articulation system that lets the truck weave effortlessly through the tightest racking lanes, transforming the way warehouse space can be configured. Clark went on to highlight the smooth pivoting mast,…

As a Technical Sales Rep for Combilift, Amelia is the confident conduit between the company’s sales and engineering teams. With equal parts ingenuity and engineering expertise, she knows how to tailor any order using the company’s customised forklift capabilities. This requires consideration to factors such as load size and shape, aisle dimensions, operator experience, and overall…

Combilift’s first multi-directional forklift is just one of dozens of patented designs where company stalwart, Mark Whyte, was instrumental in its design and development. After 26 years of service, Whyte has certainly made his Mark on materials handling worldwide. The forklift manufacturer has been investing heavily in modern technologies to stay ahead of the game,…

Why is it important to know the temperature of a forklift’s electric motor? This kind of valuable information can prevent failures, reduce maintenance costs, and improve the longevity of a machine. It’s also just one way in which Combilift’s new telemetry solution – Combi Connect – brings value to a business. To illustrate how Combi…