Case Study Fork Lift Trucks
“We can manage the equipment more effectively, bring fuel savings and increase productivity, which all improves efficiency”
Rushlift, because we can rely on them.” “There are lots of small different projects that we’ve looked at,” adds Tony Forrester. “The response to this latest equipment in particular, a fleet of Still hybrid counterbalance forklifts, just shows how the approach benefits each other. We can manage the equipment more effectively, bring fuel savings and increase productivity, which all improves efficiency. The improvements stem from our ability to work closely together, use the latest technology and choose from a wide range of equipment. As Steve says, it works well.”
BUSINESS IS BOOMING
The industry, and Calsonic Kansei in particular, is returning to pre-recession levels, and this too has its effect on business with Rushlift.“The more variety of models developed with Nissan,” says Steve, “the increased quantity of products we make, meaning we rely on Rushlift to supply more equipment and also to change trucks more often. Getting new investment approved can be a long process, so we have to think ahead.”
Rushlift was one of the first to initiate an online fleet
management system
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“Our purchasing team has a lot of jobs to do, but I know which trucks I want to use and I know who I want to work with. If necessary, Rushlift provide us with a steady flow of replacements whilst we await our new equipment, meaning work can continue and everyone is happy.” An ever-expanding company, the business has big plans for the future. “We are sending parts to Russia, Japan, Spain, and even France,” says Steve. “We are supplying all over Europe and we hope to have €1bn turnover in the near future.” The results are clear for everyone to see. Calsonic Kansei has grown substantially over the last 12 years, adding new processes and equipment to an already complex production facility. Whether it’s a cockpit module, heating, ventilation, an air conditioning system, front end module, exhaust system or electronics components, Calsonic produces complete part modules that work seamlessly together. Its unique approach to integration is said to improve not only the overall design of some of today’s most popular cars, but also increases quality and lowers costs. Even so, it is not immune to recessions and when the credit crunch came, the business had to react accordingly, as Steve explained: “Three-and-a-half years ago, when Calsonic Kansei took over from MKL Magna, we reduced our fleet for cost-saving reasons and we ran as lean as we could, reducing the amount of trucks. Nissan then brought in new projects for which we produce many of the components.” “We chose to invest in a new paint plant and we also have over £2m-worth of new mould machines on site. These run seven days a week, for 120 hours, producing five-to-six different parts. It ultimately meant we needed more trucks on site. If we have dips in work, we reduce the fleet, but when work picks up again, we need to re-hire. This is where Rushlift fits in; they are flexible, and flexibility is something definitely needed in our line of work.” n
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