FORKLIFT TRUCKS
FLEXI TRUCKS ARE ALWAYS IN FASHION AT FABRIC SPECIALIST JERSEYTEX’S STORAGE FACILITY
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anufacturer, importer and supplier of high- quality fabrics to the fashion industry,
Jerseytex Ltd, has developed a new very narrow aisle high-density storage solution at its Midlands warehouse facility based on Flexi Truck articulated VNA forklift technology from Narrow Aisle Ltd. A long-standing Flexi Truck user, Jerseytex has
operated Flexi Truck VNA trucks at its site in Tipton for the past two decades. “We bought our first Flexi Truck nearly 20 years ago and have used them ever since, so we had no hesitation in turning to Narrow Aisle when we needed a new materials handling solution to support the continued growth of our business,” said Jerseytex owner and managing director, Pritpal Singh Sidhu.
“We have proved that Flexi Truck technology
represents the most efficient and cost-effective materials handling solution for us. The Flexi Truck’s design allows us to save valuable space when operating and is generally far more efficient than traditional ‘reach’-type trucks,” he added. John Maguire, managing director of Narrow
Aisle Ltd, commented: “Flexi Truck products are renowned the world over for their reliability and build quality. Jerseytex has long realised the space and throughput efficiency benefits that Flexi Truck technology brings and we are delighted to have such a long and successful relationship with the company and their team at Tipton.” Jerseytex uses its Flexis to support the unloading of textile rolls from incoming vehicles before
delivering the fabrics directly to the new bespoke VNA racking scheme within its Midlands storage facility. By unloading incoming vehicles and delivering loads directly to the storage system, the Flexi Trucks eliminate ‘double handling’ which allows more product to be transferred in less time. As a result, Jerseytex is able to minimise its materials handling costs and speed-up operational throughput, with fewer forklift trucks in its fleet. More than 10,000 Flexi Trucks are in operation
at logistics sites across the world and there are models in the Flexi Truck VNA Digital range to suit every product type and warehouse size.
Flexi - Narrow Aisle Ltd
https://www.flexi.co.uk/en/
GOING GREEN WITH NEW FORKLIFTS
of the world’s largest manufacturers of forklift trucks, took first place with its new and improved ‘X Range’ of electric forklift, which are now pre- ordered ready for the busy year ahead. Investing £900,000 into the Linde X Range
electric forklift trucks is part of Russell Roof Tiles’ wider sustainability mission and falls in line with the latest announcement of their Net Zero 2040 pledge which they will implement over the next 18 years. The company began their sustainability mission five years ago and will continue long into the future, with the switch to electric being one of the small changes to come this year. Bruce Laidlaw, Operations Director comments,
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ioneering pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, continues its commitment
to sustainability by investing in a fleet of electric forklift trucks (EFL). This follows extensive trials proved the vehicles
reduced emissions and provided a more efficient outlet for the electricity generated at its sites. The decision to switch to electric was made
after months of extensive market research and trialling of different electric forklift models to find an eco-friendly option that was easy to handle and efficient for the team. Linde Material Handling, one
“The switch to electric is key for us to continue reducing our emissions and forms part of our
bigger picture to becoming Net Zero. After trialling the Linde electric forklift, we know it’s going to have a huge impact on reducing the local air pollution as they are completely emissions free. Our investment in the forklifts is another step towards our sustainability goal so we’re looking forward to receiving the new arrivals.” The latest upgrade on the Linde X trucks brings many benefits from the new Linde technology including the load stability system and class leading operator ergonomics. The new Linde
forklifts will be used across all three sites to enhance performance and stop harmful CO2 levels being produced into the air, as well as achieving long-term high productivity levels. The battery-operated vehicles can perform
beyond the limits of conventional electric trucks and can master steep gradients and operate within dusty and dirty environments.
Chris Probert, Account Manager at Linde Material
Handling (UK) commented: “We are pleased to be part of Russell Roof Tiles’ pledge to become Net Zero by
2040.The introduction of our new electric trucks will play a big part in reaching this goal. We look forward to working together for many years to come.” The new electric forklift trucks are set to arrive
later this year and will create a more efficient and greener way of working for Russell Roof Tiles. The electric forklifts are an investment for the future and aim to encourage other industry front runners to follow their lead and shift to electric too. Russell Roof Tiles provides roofing solutions for leading UK house builders and high-profile social housing and commercial projects, where sustainability and eco-credentials.
Russell Roof Tiles
www.russellrooftiles.com
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