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Hyster celebrates 35 years of success in Craigavon


trucks in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, where the latest product, the Hyster® XT Series forklifts is being introduced into European production. On the first day of the event, guests heard the story of the forklift factory, which began with the opening of the site in 1981. It showcased the advances at the factory over the years, highlighting how it has set the standard for worldwide quality in forklift manufacturing as well as recognizing the experience and dedication of the team at the plant. The interactive event also looked towards a positive future, with the exclusive unveiling of the latest forklift truck to be manufactured in Craigavon for export across EMEA – the Hyster® XT Series. Click here to see a video of the


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event. A highlight of the day was a special ceremony where a tree was planted by Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster together with the current Plant Manager Jim Downey to acknowledge the contribution of all the staff at the Craigavon facility since it opened. This tree was planted near the location of an oak tree which has been at the site since before the plant was built and has been respectfully preserved. “While we have celebrated our


past and the success of the plant over the past 35 years, we have an exciting future ahead. We have sown the seeds for continued growth and sustainability at the Craigavon factory,” says Jim Downey, Plant Manager. Congratulating the company, First Minister of Northern


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he 20th and 21st April saw the celebration of 35 years of manufacturing tough Hyster® forklift


Guest take a tour of the Craigavon plant as it celebrates 35 years


Ireland Arlene Foster said “This company is a real example of manufacturing excellence and world class production. Hyster- Yale has quite rightly earned a first class reputation for expertise and dedication. I commend the entire team for their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.”


The forklift factory in Craigavon,


near Belfast, opened in April 1981 and is the largest of the few forklift truck manufacturing plants remaining in the UK today. The plant has been a true success story in Northern Ireland, expanding to over 41,300 m2 and now employing hundreds of people, many of whom have been working


at the factory for decades. In fact, 33 of the current staff have been working there since the first year that the plant opened. Click here to see a video of


the plant at Craigavon, then and now. 2003 saw a significant investment to establish the Northern Ireland plant as a world- class manufacturing centre for


Long time Craigavon employees celebrate 35 years with tree planting www.internationalmetaltube.com


First Minister of Northern Ireland Arlene Foster with plant manager Jim Downey


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