newdesk in depth l New Komatsu forklifts
Just over a year after its appointment as a UK distributor for Komatsu Forklifts, Ambassador Lift Trucks is launching the AE50/AM50 series of compact three- and four-wheel electric total AC forklift range to the UK market.
Developed to achieve low operating costs, productivity, safety and comfort, the eco-friendly AE50 is Komatsu’s first total AC electric powered lift truck which achieves outstanding energy savings compared with its conventional engine truck models. With its waterproof characteristics and ability to be used outdoors, this unique truck offers users a way to “go green” by replacing engine powered models that are used indoors or outdoors with an electric forklift alternative. This could have a dramatic effect for users looking to reduce their carbon footprint and reduce their overall operational costs through reduced maintenance expenditures and lower costs of re-fuelling. Trevor De’Ath, sales director at Ambassador, believes the AE50 will be an industry leader: “Nothing will stop the AE50; the performance is
exceptional and versatile. With its weatherproof design, the AE50 can be used outside in adverse weather conditions with maximum efficiency. The high-speed charger and side battery access and removal make the exchange safer and smoother making it ideal for continuous operations.”
In addition to fuel savings, the total AC system offers a power and controlled drive system, hydraulic and power steering system with no DC motors. The AE50/AM50 range also offers low maintenance costs without compromising on performance, and
exceptional durability thanks to the air- tight wet disc brake system. Users have a choice of cushion or solid pneumatic tyres for even greater application flexibility.
“It’s a fantastic option for
warehousing,” says Trevor. “The AE50 has so many features but essentially it offers substantial cost savings on energy and maintenance as well as outstanding performance, indoors or outside, and 24 hour/365 day capability – we think it’s going to satisfy the growing demands in the material handling industry.”
www.ambassador.uk.com
Tesco grows UK rail service
Tesco has launched the first of two new rail services, which together will save 10,000 tonnes of CO2
and remove
40,000 lorries from the road annually. The new service from Daventry to Thurrock will move 20 containers per day; within two weeks the service will be operating at full capacity moving 34 containers, six days per week. The second service will be added later in November from Daventry to Magor, South Wales.
"This new service is part of our ongoing commitment to be zero carbon by 2050," said Nigel Jones, Tesco UK Logistics Director. "Utilising rail services allows us to transport products across the country in the most sustainable way, taking thousands of lorries off the road each year and reducing our carbon emissions.
"In addition to transferring goods from our central depot to other points for distribution to the stores, the trains will also return to our depot with goods from our key suppliers making the service even more efficient."
10 ShD December 2011
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