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UNICARRIERS SHOWCASE new order pickers at IMHX 2016
At IMHX UniCarriers will be presenting its comprehensive product and service portfolio on stand D70 in Hall 9 at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in Birmingham
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ne special highlight on the exhibition stand is the new, highly versatile
medium level order picker EPL 100. Being presented to British trade professionals for the first time, this vehicle forms part of a fully revised order picker generation. Stand visitors will gain insight into the
new UniCarriers 360° integral service concept which covers warehouse and logistics planning, fleet management and flexible financing and lease models.
SOLUTION TO MEET EVERY PICKING TASK With its fully updated order picker range UniCarriers is offering a solution for picking tasks at all pick heights to meet every need. Available from direct sales now, the EPL 100 provides a high operational capacity thanks to its speed of up to 12 km/h in high-speed mode targeting medium level pick heights of up to 3.4 metres. Suitable for use in both wide and narrow aisles due to its compact dimensions, the EPL 100 can be used for tasks ranging from order picking of small components or palletised goods in distribution centres through to just-in- time production supply. Autumn 2016 will see the EPM and EPH
models being added to complete the product line. These feature picking heights of up to 9,850 mm or 12,100 mm while load capacities range from 1,000 kg (EPM and EPL) to 1,250 kg (EPH). Clients who already operate a UniCarriers
forklift or are planning to buy one can enjoy even better comprehensive care for
for decades. All of the truck examples on their stand carry innovations that are designed to improve the working environment of the operator. In addition UniCarriers are sponsoring
the entire life cycle of their forklift trucks thanks to the new UniCarriers 360° service concept. The flexibly combinable modules in this service offer cover for all requirements in contemporary logistics and fleet planning including genuine spare parts and fleet management, leasing and used vehicles operations and warehouse planning and simulation. This comprehensive service includes safety assessments as well as high-performance drive and battery change concepts. Visitors to the trade fair stand can see
for themselves how quickly and easily batteries can be replaced on a UniCarriers reach truck. For the first time the company will showcase a pallet truck with a long-lasting lithium-ion battery.
PIONEERING SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS UniCarriers have been pioneering advancements in safety and ergonomics
UniCarriers offers a solution for picking tasks at all heights to meet every need
the RTITB International Operator of the Year competition which is taking place during IMHX which is focusing on driver safety and safe operating practice. An alliance between the RTITB and UniCarriers makes perfect sense as both organisations are focused on improving forklift truck operating conditions. UniCarriers are global manufacturers of counterbalance and warehouse trucks, with a presence in all major markets around the world. Here in the UK UniCarriers Ltd is the creation of a merge between Atlet, Nissan Forklift and TCM – offering the best of 3 products and services to the market.
All of the truck examples on the UniCarriers stand carry innovations that are designed to improve the working environment of the operator
POWERED BATTERY CHANGE SYSTEM At this year’s IMHX UniCarriers will be introducing their innovative powered battery change system, a new medium level order picker, their complete suite of vehicle and account management reporting all wrapped up in the UniCarriers 360° customer service package. In the past month UniCarriers has been acquired by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and merged into this business. This acquisition means that MHI has become the third largest global supplier of fork lift trucks. UniCarriers Europe manufactures a full
range of warehouse trucks in Gothenburg and counterbalance trucks in Pamplona. Over 70% of the trucks supplied in the UK operate on a full maintenance rental contract which are supported by their national service organisation. In order to be of greatest worth to their
customers, UniCarriers provide warehouse mapping (design and simulation), short-term hire, battery room design and installation, driver training and not forgetting UniCarriers Finance Ltd.
UniCarriers
www.unicarrierseurope.com/uk
14 JULY/AUGUST 2016 | FACTORY EQUIPMENT
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