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Versatile solution for BAE Systems (1st September 2011)
BAE Systems has recently taken delivery of a Combilift Combi-CB forklift for operation at its Samlesbury site in the north west of England. The ability of this counterbalance 4-way model to handle pallets and container
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Raising the bar with 4-way forklift (1st July 2011)
Logistics company, Howard Tenens, has been able to pass on substantial cost savings to a major client by replacing counterbalance trucks with a bespoke combination of a Combilift 4-way forklift and cantilever racking at
Innovation & entertainment (1st March 2011)
The wide array of new Combilift products on display at this year's CeMAT underlines the company's position as a leading global manufacturer in the long load handling sector.
Off to Brazil (1st March 2011)
Combilift has won a contract to supply forklifts to Brazilian steel producer, Gerdau.
4-way additions (1st January 2011)
Two diesel-powered Combilift 4-way forklifts are making light work of moving long loads at Asset International in Newport where high density polyethylene WEHOLITE pipes are made. One of the plastic pipes has an internal
Forest products handled (1st November 2010)
MGM Timber (Scotland) has taken delivery of six Combilift 4-way forklifts for use in locations across the country to improve the handling and storage of its wide range of forest products. These include structural and
4-way forklifts (1st September 2010)
Manufacturer of customised 4-way handling equipment, Combilift has two adjacent stands at IMHX. The smaller one is a dedicated hospitality area from where visitors will be able to watch the Combilift Combi-CB display te
4-way stability (1st September 2010)
Steel Buildings Company (SBC) is a manufacturer of structural steel buildings in the northern Middle East, based in Amman, Jordan. It is the first company in Jordan to take delivery of a Combilift 4-way forklift. Since
4-way forklift (1st July 2010)
Supplier of timber stair parts, decorative mouldings and outdoor balustrading, Richard Burbidge, is using a Combi-CB 4-way forklift to speed up materials handling procedures at its manufacturing facility in Oswestry. Th
4-ways scale up further (13th May 2010)
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Thinking big (1st May 2010)
Moving fully fitted out modular data centres that weigh 18t is not a job for a lightweight machine, which is why BladeRoom is taking delivery of the largest 4-way Combilift forklift to be built so far
More in store with customised 4-way truck (1st March 2010)
Kingsbury Builders Merchants' location in London's Kentish Town is convenient for local customers, but the cost of land posed a potentially expensive problem for the company's plan to expand its range of timber. By repl
4-way solution (1st November 2009)
Schoeller Bleckmann Darron in Aberdeen provides a manufacturing, repair and maintenance facility for drilling products used in the oil and gas sectors. By changing from a conventional sideloader to an 8t 4- way Combilif
System scales down human error (1st September 2009)
The first automated UK data management system for forklift truck scales is designed to improve process efficiency for lean operating and traceability for ISO 9002 or ISO 14000, according to Avery Weigh- Tronix. Using an
Panel decision (1st July 2009)
The 4-way capability of an 8t capacity Combilift forklift enables I-S Manufacturing in Coventry to offload, transport and store large loads of OSB, a component in the manufacture of i-SIP Structural Insulated Panels.
10,000th Combilift (1st July 2009)
Supplier of 4-way forklifts, Combilift, celebrated another milestone in June when the 10,000th machine to roll off its production lines in Monaghan was delivered to engineered lumber products manufacturer,Weyerhaeuser.
The only way was up (1st May 2009)
The 4-way capabilities of a 4t capacity Combilift forklift have enabled landscaping merchant, Country Supplies, to implement a new and improved timber storage area, based around bespoke racking and Combilift's guided a
Extreme loads (1st March 2009)
The extreme length of product stored at CAV Aerospace's warehouse was too much for standard counterbalance forklifts to cope with, so the company opted for a specialist 4-way forklift from Combilift.
Versatile 4-way forklifts (1st March 2009)
One of the world's largest crane manufacturers, Liebherr, is benefiting from the versatile attributes of two Combilift 4-way forklifts to handle a diverse range of bulky products at its manufacturing facility in Biberach
Export award (1st March 2009)
Leading global supplier in the long load handling market, Combilift, has scooped the Irish Exporters Association's Exporter of the Year Award 2008. The company had been presented with the Manufacturing Exporter Award 20
One of the world's largest crane makers, Liebherr, is benefiting from the two Combilift 4-way forklifts to handle a diverse range of bulky products at its manufacturing facility in Biberach in the South of Germany. Two
Irish exporter (1st January 2009)
Combilift has scooped the Irish Exporters Association's Exporter of the Year Award 2008. The company received the Manufacturing Exporter Award 2008 and subsequently beat 11 other sector winners to carry off the top priz
4-way driving (1st January 2009)
In addition to showing its latest product, the compact Combi-CB, 4- way forklift manufacturer, Combilift, will be hosting the first regional heat of its 2009 Combilift Driver of the Year competition.
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Combilift’s new man for North of the Borders (27th November 2008)
Combilift has appointed a new product manager responsible for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Anthony Rooney will be adding support to current Combilift dealerships in these areas, where demand for the Combilift range of 4-way handling solutions continues to defy the current market situation...
Abbey opts for 4-way (1st November 2008)
Abbey Stainless Steels has expanded its services and moved to new premises in Sheffield. Handling and storage of raw materials is now based around the capabilities of two specialist 8t Combilift 4-way forklifts.
Combilift launches versatile 4-way counterbalance (25th September 2008)
Combilift has launched a smaller version of its four-way truck that it believes will eventually become its best seller. The Combi-CB (which stands for counterbalance) is aimed at firms that occasionally need to handle long or awkward loads in confined spaces, and need a manoeuvrable, versatile counterbalance truck to handle pallet loads the rest of the time...
Combilift launches versatile 4-way counterbalance (11th September 2008)
Combilift has launched a smaller version of its four-way truck that it believes will eventually become its best seller. The Combi-CB (which stands for counterbalance) is aimed at firms that occasionally need to handle long or awkward loads in confined spaces, and need a manoeuvrable, versatile counterbalance truck to handle pallet loads the rest of the time.
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For long loads (1st September 2008)
Ensure that you keep long and awkward loads in safe hands by visiting the Combilift stand.
Greater versatility (1st September 2008)
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Combilift has launched the Combi-CB multi-directional forklift.
Combilift is the hot favourite for QHT (29th August 2008)
A heavy duty Combilift 4-way forklift has led to safer handling procedures and opened up new business opportunities for Rotherham based Quality Heat Treatment (QHT)...
Bridging a gap for the DSDA (1st July 2008)
Two Combilift 4-way sideloaders have been drafted in by the Defence Storage and Distribution Agency (DSDA) to work at its Ashchurch vehicle and equipment storage facility near Tewkesbury.
Combilift is the hot favourite for QHT (27th June 2008)
4-way forklifts for forest products (1st May 2008)
Convoys Complete Cargo Care has reconfigured one of its timber storage areas at its Chatham Dock terminal to work around the capabilities of 5 Combilift 4- way forklifts.
Combilift’s first at MACH (15th April 2008)
Handling and storage, particularly of long, awkward and potentially dangerous loads is increasingly under the spotlight. With this in mind, Combilift, the Irish manufacturers of the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts, is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s MACH on stand 4798...
Combilift’s first at MACH (31st March 2008)
All-way mover (1st March 2008)
Moving, stacking and locating stock at Access Technologies in Shropshire has become easier since the arrival of a Combilift forklift.
Moving house with Combilift (28th February 2008)
Birmingham based Space4 housing solutions has taken delivery of its second fleet of Combilift 4-way forklifts to ensure the continued streamlined and safe handling of increasingly large loads of raw materials and finished product...
Easy access with Combilift (31st January 2008)
Moving, stacking and locating stock at Access Technologies has become a whole lot easier, and safer, since a Combilift 4-way forklift has been in operation at its manufacturing facility in Shropshire...
Truck handles long loads and steep gradients (1st January 2008)
Independent builders' merchant, Frank Key (Nottm.) has welcomed the versatile capabilities of two Combilift LPG powered, 4-way forklifts which have improved handling and storage procedures at its Daybrook, Nottingham s
Driving skills to be put to the test at Sandown (1st January 2008)
Combilift will be holding the first of its 2008 Regional Driver of the Year competitions during the Health & safety 08 show at Sandown Park.
Marley opts for three-in-one (1st November 2007)
Three 4t diesel-powered Combilift 4-way forklifts working at Marley Plumbing and Drainage have enabled savings to be made on storage and ensured safer handling of long loads at the company's site in Lenham. The Combilifts re
Combilifts iron out handling problems for AJN Steel (26th October 2007)
A total of 15 Combilift 4-way forklifts are now working at AJN Steel’s new premises at Kentford, near Newmarket...
Moves house (1st September 2007)
Moves housePattrick and Thompsons, a provider of timber framed housing, is reaping the benefits of a Combilift 4-way sideloader which handles raw materials and finished product within the tight confines of a new product
A sideways move for the better (20th August 2007)
Timber framed housing supplier, Pattrick and Thompsons, is reaping the benefits of a Combilift 4-way sideloader which handles raw materials and bulky finished product in the tight confines of its new production facility in Kings Lynn...
Safe berth (1st July 2007)
The 4-way technology incorporated into Combilift forklift trucks has enabled Atlas Caravans to cut the number of trucks operating on site, improve handling and storage procedures and introduce better health and safety p
Combilift – the versatile solution (1st July 2007)
There is no such thing as a "standard" application for the versatile range of Combilift 4-way forklifts. Customers with totally different products and requirements are all benefiting from the "Combilift treatment"
Little & large (1st May 2007)
A highlight of the Combilift stand at this year's IMHX was the newly launched 14t Combilift, the largest to date, holding the 'baby' of the range, a 2.5t model. Other exhibits from the dozenstrong Combilift range were t
Stable solution for large loads (1st May 2007)
Promac Window Machinery Sales has improved the loading and handling of large piece of machinery since replacing a counterbalance forklift with a Combilift 4-way truck. The company supplies PVC, glass and aluminium mach
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Heavyweight solution (1st March 2007)
Corus has taken delivery of a 12t capacity Combilift 4-way forklift to handle the ever increasing sizes of product arriving at its Rotherham base. The diesel-powered combilift, the heaviest of the Combilift range so far, wor
Showing a four-way success (1st January 2007)
The wide variety of models that will be displayed by Combilift at IMHX reflects the success of the company's engine-powered 4-way concept. The product range now numbers about a dozen, spanning lift capacities from 2.5 to 12t.
Safely manoeuvres long loads (1st January 2007)
Safe handling of extreme lengths and a 50% cut in loading time are just some of the benefits that a Combilift 4-way forklift has brought to operations at the Stockport branch of industrial door manufacturer, Indupart. Steel
Space savings indoors and out (1st November 2006)
The acquisition of a C4000 dieselpowered Combilift 4-way forklift has enabled Marlin Industries, a supplier of cable packaging solutions, to achieve savings of more than 50% on both indoor and outdoor storage areas. The comp
4-way truck (1st September 2006)
Eurocell Profiles, supplier of PVCu profiles for window, door, conservatory and roofline systems, has ordered a fleet of Combilift 4- way forklifts to work in its 70+ distributor branch locations.
Long success story (1st July 2006)
Handling long loads without the correct equipment not only puts employees at risk, but can be timeconsuming and costly. Combilift's multi-directional forklifts offer safe, space-saving solutions and, with the launch of new models and the opening of a
Safety and better handling (1st January 2006)
Reduced loading times and improved handling of products of varied weights and dimensions are just two of the benefits experienced by the Staffordshire branch of Service Metals since it took delivery of a Combilift 4-way forklift.
Long solution (1st November 2005)
Caravan manufacturer ABI (UK) has taken delivery of a Combilift 4- way forklift truck to handle the materials used in the manufacture of its holiday homes.
Four trucks replace eight (1st September 2005)
A repeat order for Combilift 4-way forklifts at Kaye Aluminium emphasises the contribution made by the initial truck fleet four years ago to the implementation of leaner operations at the company’s Doncaster extrusion facilities.
MORE POWER TO SHOWER FIRM (1st July 2005)
Daryl Anodising, aluminium finishing division of shower products manufacturer Daryl Industries, has made sweeping changes to its warehouse configuration and increased storage capacity by 30% since installing two LPG-powered Combilift multi-directiona
Customised truck boosts storage capability (1st May 2005)
Acustomised solution from Combilift has enabled Edwards Trade Storage to increase by 20% the amount of 8 by 7 by 5ft containers it can accommodate in its Gloucestershire storage facility.
Long loads (1st November 2004)
The very specific demands of handling long-lengths of aluminium extrusions have been successfully addressed by Hydro Aluminium (HAE) using Combilift multidirectional forklifts.
Fitted with a pantograph (1st July 2004)
The fourth Combilift multi-directional forklift to be delivered to extrusion manufacturer Permacell Finesse has a pantograph attachment designed to improve loading of the finished product.
Show debut (1st January 2004)
Making its debut at IMHX this year, Combilift will be exhibiting a range of its long-load handling solutions. The multi-directional forklift trucks are known for their space-saving and safe handling of long and awkward loads. Capacities of the machin
Cage enhances safety factor (1st November 2003)
Plus Plan is benefiting from enhanced operational efficiency and safety following the purchase of three LPG-powered Combilift multi-directional fork lift trucks. Operations director, Axel Dutson explains: We need trucks capable of working round the c
Storage and efficiency boosted by new truck (5th September 2003)
Northern Cargo Services has achieved an 80% increase in storage capacity and also increased operational efficiency at its Finland Terminal since switching to multi-directional forklifts from Combilift
