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A versatile solution (1st December 2011)
BAE Systems has recently taken delivery of a Combilift Combi-CB forklift which is in operation at its Samlesbury site in the north west of England
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Raising the Bar with Combilift and Howard Tenens (27th June 2011)
One of the largest family-owned logistics companies in the UK, 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 its facility in Gloucestershire.
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Cost savings achieved (1st June 2011)
One of the largest family-owned logistics companies in the UK, 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 Combil
From Products
Combilift pulls in the crowds at CeMAT (11th May 2011)
Innovation and debuts were high on the agenda for the Irish manufacturer Combilift at CeMAT.
New poultry forklift (1st May 2011)
Combilift has launched a new model – the Combi-RT, which has been specifically designed for the needs of the poultry sector. Combilift worked on feedback from Keyo Agricultural Services, one of the UK's largest provider
Aisle-masters are cemat stars (1st May 2011)
Innovation and debuts were high on the agenda for Irish manufacturer, Combilift at CeMAT. The company produces the warehouse brand Aisle- Master.
16 Combilift models on show at CeMAT (15th April 2011)
On its largest ever CeMAT stand, Combilift is exhibiting 16 models, including the new straddle carrier, a Combi-CB with increased load capacity of 4t, a redesign of the “core” C4000 truck and new Aisle-Master articulated models.
16 Combilift models on show at CeMAT (1st April 2011)
On its largest ever CeMAT stand, Combilift is exhibiting 16 models, including the new straddle carrier, a Combi-CB with increased load capacity of 4t, a redesign of the "core" C4000 truck and new Aisle- Master articulat
Heavy order for forklift company (1st March 2011)
Combilift, has won a contract to supply four forklifts to one of Brazil's largest steel producers, Gerdau.
Combilift wins major contract with Brazilian steel giant Gerdau (14th January 2011)
Specialist manufacturer of 4-way handling solutions wins a major contract valued at €600,000 to supply four forklifts to Brazil’s largest steel producer Gerdau.
Large awkward loads handled (1st January 2011)
Two Combilift 4-way forklifts are tackling long loads at Asset International's plant in Newport, South Wales. In a bid to make handling procedures safer and more streamlined, production manager Graham Bennett called in
Half dozen delivery (1st December 2010)
MGM Timber (Scotland) has taken delivery of six Combilift 4-way forklifts which will be used in its locations across the country to improve the handling and storage procedures of the company's wide range of forest produ
Irish Innovation at IMHX (18th October 2010)
Combilift, the manufacturer of customised 4-way handling equipment, is sharing two adjacent stands with its affiliated company Aisle-Master at this year’s IMHX.
4-way on display (1st October 2010)
Manufacturer of customised 4-way handling equipment, Combilift, has two adjacent stands at this year's IMHX, the smaller one being a dedicated hospitality area. This will be an ideal vantage point to watch the Combilift
First Combilift 4-Way Forklift for the Kingdom of Jordan (24th September 2010)
The first Combilift 4-way forklift to be sold in the Kingdom of Jordan is now in operation at Steel Buildings Company (SBC), the leading manufacturer of structural steel buildings in the northern Middle East, based in Amman.
Stability in the Middle East (1st September 2010)
Steel Buildings Company (SBC) is the manufacturer of structural steel buildings in the northern Middle East, based in Amman, Jordan. It supplies a wide spectrum of products including pre-engineered, multistorey and pref
Combi-CB boosts Burbidge (1st August 2010)
Richard Burbidge, a supplier of timber stair parts, decorative mouldings and outdoor balustrading is using a Combilift Combi-CB 4-way forklift to speed up materials handling procedures at its manufacturing facility and
Boost provided by Combilift (22nd July 2010)
Combi-CB 4-way forklifts speeds up materials handling procedures at Richard Burbidge manufacturing facility and HQ.
Compact 4-way cuts unloading time (1st June 2010)
Gloucestershire-based Architectonic Systems supplies aluminium window and door systems. To keep pace with the volume of raw materials and finished product passing through the warehouse, Architectonics has replaced an ol
Tackling containers (1st June 2010)
Combilift develops huge truck capable of carrying containers as it bids to serve firms looking for an unconventional unloading option
McVicar to present on improving safety (13th May 2010)
Combilift, the successful Irish 4-way forklift manufacturer, will be presenting a paper at the forthcoming Plant and Works Exhibition
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Combilift md to present at exhibition (1st May 2010)
Irish 4-way forklift manufacturer, Combilift, has confirmed its presence at the Plant and Works Exhibition as a primary sponsor of the event. Combilift MD,Martin McVicar, will be speaking at the show's seminar programme
From Lifting & Moving
4-ways scale up further (1st May 2010)
Heavy new truck from Combilift can carry 25 tonne capacities and proves its worth in modular server room facility
Combilift launches new trucks (26th April 2010)
Heavy new truck from Combilift can carry 25 tonne capacities. Straddle Carrier also launched for container carrying.
Space saving solution (1st April 2010)
Space is at a premium at the north London premises of Elite Metalcraft and its sister company Elite Structural Steel, so optimum use of warehousing and manufacturing facilities is ensured by using a Combilift 4-way fork
Handling heavy awkward loads (1st March 2010)
Manufacturer Schoeller Bleckmann Darron invests in a Combilift C8000 to help facilitate expansion in the oil and gas sector
Storing more with 4-way truck (1st March 2010)
Kingsbury Builders Merchants' in London's Kentish Town replaced its counterbalance truck with a Combilift 4-way forklift and has improved health and safety procedures. Incoming deliveries are offloaded on the road by th
Howarth Timber invests in Combilift forklift (16th December 2009)
The Rochdale branch of Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has replaced a conventional sideloader with a 4-way Combilift forklift.
Combilift right move (1st December 2009)
The Rochdale branch of Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has replaced a conventional sideloader with a 4-way Combilift forklift and is benefiting from increased storage capacity, more efficient handling procedures an
Easy ride for extruder (1st October 2009)
PVC-U extruder, Telford Extrusions, is using Combilift ST stand-on 4-way forklifts to increase available storage space and improve operational efficiency at its manufacturing and distribution centre.
Combilift is the Ideal Tool for SBDL (30th September 2009)
An 8 tonne Combilift 4-way forklift is ensuring the safe and space-saving handling of long loads at Aberdeen based Schoeller Bleckmann Darron Ltd, which provides a manufacturing, repair and maintenance facility for drilling products used in the oil and gas sectors.
Timber needs met at timbmet (1st September 2009)
Timber supplier, Timbmet operates 19 Combilift 4-way trucks at its Oxfordshire site to handle a wide range of hardwoods, timber, sheet materials and flooring . The fleet comprises eleven 5t trucks, ten of which were bui
Offloading and reloading made easier (27th August 2009)
Three Combi-CB’s have made all aspects of the offloading, storing and reloading procedure much quicker and easier for Timbmet...
Versatility means earlier doors (1st August 2009)
A Combilift 4-way forklift with a raft of customised features is making light work of materials handling at Garador's production facility in Yeovil, Somerset
10,000th Combilift (1st August 2009)
Combilift celebrated a milestone last month when the 10,000th truck rolled off its Monaghan production line.
10,000 Combilifts and counting (30th July 2009)
Combilift recently celebrated another milestone when the 10,000th machine to roll off its production lines in Monaghan was delivered to Weyerhaeuser, a leading manufacturer of engineered lumber products.
A winning Combi (1st June 2009)
Replacing a fleet of sideloaders with diesel Combilifts is improving productivity and safety at timber frame component manufacturer Pinewood Structures Bedfordshire site.
The sky’s the limit with Liebherr’s Combilifts (22nd May 2009)
Crane manufacturers, Liebherr, is benefiting from the 4-way capabilities of two Combilift 4-way forklifts to handle a diverse range of bulky products at its Germany plant.
A Good Home for Combilift at I-S Manufacturing (27th April 2009)
I-S Manufacturing has solved large load handling headaches with an eight tonne Combilift at its new Coventry plant.
Handling takes off (1st April 2009)
The extreme length of product stored at CAV Aerospace's warehousing facility in Flintshire, North Wales, was proving too much for standard counterbalance forklifts to cope with, so the it opted for a specialist soluti
Combi-CB Wins UK FLTA Award for Innovation (25th February 2009)
Combilift has beaten seven other finalists to land the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association Innovation Award for its new Combi-CB four way truck.
Rooney set to score for Combilift (1st February 2009)
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
From Industry update
Combilift flexibility is sign of the times (1st February 2009)
One of the UK's largest sign manufacturers, Astley Signs, was one of the first UK companies to opt for a relatively new Combilift product – a stand-on ST model with a 2.5t capacity.
Combilift Driver of the Year Competition at Health & Safety 09 expo (26th January 2009)
Due to the overwhelming success of Combilift’s 2008 Driver of The Year Competition, the company - the global market leader in the 4-way forklift market, has decided to stage the event again this year. The Southern regional heat will be held on the first day of the Health and Safety 09 exhibition at Sandown Park (24th Feb.).
Longer load handling capability (1st December 2008)
Abbey Stainless Steel recently expanded its range of services and moved to new premises where the handling and storage of raw materials is now based around the capabilities of two specialist 8t Combilift 4-way forklif
Combilift is Overall Irish Exporter of the Year 2008 (27th November 2008)
Combilift, the leading global supplier in the long load handling market, has scooped the Irish Exporters Association’s Exporter of the Year Award 2008. The new Combi-CB, is expected to add a further growth, driving up the firm's exports next year to the tune of €10 million.
Combilift helps steel firm safely expand (29th October 2008)
Two new Combilift 4-way forklifts are helping a sheffield stainless steel firm to handle larger product more safely and efficiently – speeding stock location, reducing racking damage and driving business expansion.
Combilift is the hot favourite for QHT (1st October 2008)
Using a heavy duty Combilift 4-way forklift has led to safer handling procedures and opened up new business opportunities for Rotherhambased Quality Heat Treatment (QHT), which specialises in furnace heat treatment fo
Space exploitation (1st October 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 lon
Combilift launches versatile 4-way counterbalance (22nd 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)
Large dimensions easily handled (1st August 2008)
The Defence Storage and Distribution Agency (DSDA), an MOD agency, has chosen 2 Combilift 4-way sideloaders to work at its vehicle and equipment storage facility near Tewkesbury. The site is the central storage depot
10 years of safe trucks (1st August 2008)
Combilift introduced its first 4-way forklift onto the market in 1998, and there are now over 8000 units in operation. Combilifts work inside and out and can replace a combination of sideloaders and counterbalance tru
From Features
Combilift is the hot favourite for QHT (17th July 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 the gap for the MOD (18th June 2008)
The Defence Storage and Distribution Agency has chosen two Combilift 4-way sideloaders to work at its vehicle and equipment storage facility
I'm a lumber truck and I'm 4-way (1st June 2008)
Convoys Complete Cargo Care has reconfigured one of its timber storage areas at its Chatham Dock terminal to work with the capabilities of five Combilift 4-way forklifts.
Show of strength at the Combilift outdoor stand (21st May 2008)
Along with 4-way forklifts and the Guinness tent, visitors to the Combilift stand at CeMat will be able to see two of the strongest men in the world!
Combilift’s first at MACH (15th April 2008)
Combilift, the Irish manufacturer of the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts, is exhibiting for the first time at this year’s MACH
Forklift riders on form at Sandown Park (1st April 2008)
The riders waited in excited anticipation, their mounts poised for action at Sandown Park. However, on this occasion, the competition involved forklifts rather than horses, as it was the Southern regional heat of the
Special measures (1st April 2008)
Almost ten years on from its first model, the multi-directional Combilift can now be seen in applications worldwide. Over that time, the truck has developed and the range expanded as the company produces more variants in re
Combilift’s day at the races (14th March 2008)
Easy access with Combilift (18th February 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...
Moving house with Combilift (13th February 2008)
Space4 housing solutions has taken delivery of its second fleet of Combilift 4-way forklifts to ensure the continued safe handling of large loads...
Health & Safety 08 plays host to Combilift's Regional Driver of the Year competition (1st February 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. It will be overseen and judged by Mentor Training, the UK's leading provider of
Largest Combilift built to date (1st February 2008)
Manchester based Panaloc, a company which designs and manufactures preassembled building structures, has specified the largest Combilift 4-way forklift built to date – a 14t capacity model. In an operation that MD Eri
Panaloc builds business with Combilifts (20th December 2007)
The largest Combilift 4-way forklift built to date – a 14tonne capacity model, was specified by Manchester based Panaloc, a company which designs and manufactures pre-assembled structures such as residential housing, student accommodation and hospitals...
Four-way trucks show their mettle (1st December 2007)
Fifteen Combilift 4-way forklifts are looking after the handling and storage of AJN Steel's substantial stock at its new premises at Kentford near Newmarket. After ordering its first Combilift to handle long lengths of
Combilift's regional champion (1st December 2007)
Combilift's recent Regional Driver of the Year event for the North West was won by Mark Thompson of GAP, whose skill over a course especially designed by Combilift and Mentor Training resulted in a score equivalent to
Combilift’s Regional Driver Of The Year events up and running (30th November 2007)
Combilift, the originator of the Combilift range of 4-way forklifts, recently held its first Regional Driver of the Year event for the North West at Haydock Park, attracting participants from a wide range of industry sectors...
Combilifts iron out handling problems for AJN Steel (29th October 2007)
15 Combilift 4-way forklifts are now working at AJN Steel's new premises at Kentford...
Sideways and upwards (1st October 2007)
Sideways and upwardsTimber framed housing specialist, 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 a ne
Combilift is Marley’s safe space saver (21st September 2007)
Three 4-tonne diesel powered Combilift 4-way forklifts working at Marley Plumbing and Drainage have enabled massive savings to be made on storage space and ensured safer handling of long loads at the company’s manufacturing and distribution facility...
Caravan facility keeps a safe berth (1st August 2007)
Atlas Caravans has been able to cut the number of forklift trucks operating at its manufacturing facility while at the same time improving handling and storage procedures and introducing better health and safety pract
A sideways move for the better (23rd July 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...
A Safe Berth with Combilift at Atlas (18th June 2007)
Atlas Caravans has been able to cut the number of forklift trucks operating at its manufacturing facility while improving handling and storage procedures and introducing better health and safety practices...
Have it four way (1st June 2007)
Promac Window Machinery Sales has improved the loading and handling of large pieces of machinery by ditching its old counterbalance forklift and replacing it with a Combilift 4-way truck.
Combilift’s tall order (23rd April 2007)
It was all hands on deck recently for a Combilift 4-tonne capacity 4-way forklift, which was drafted in to help unload new masts delivered to Brunel’s ss Great Britain at Bristol’s Great Western Dockyard...
Corus of approval for Combilift (1st April 2007)
Corus has taken a 12t capacity Combilift 4-way forklift at its Rotherham plant to handle increasingly large products. The diesel powered truck has replaced a combination of a sideloader and narrow aisle electric truck, handl
IMHX is a winner for Combilift (28th March 2007)
The green illuminated pillars of the Combilift stand were visible across Hall 20 at this year’s IMHX, guiding the way to the Combilift 4-way forklifts on display...
Combilift variety show (15th February 2007)
The wide variety of models to be shown at Combilift’s stand at IMHX reflects the runaway success of the Combilift engine powered 4-way concept...
Faster and safer (1st February 2007)
Safer 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 UK industrial door manufacturer, Indupart. Ga
Runaway success of 4 way concept (1st February 2007)
The wide variety of models on show at the Combilift stand 20F92 will reflect the runaway success of the Combilift engine powered 4- way concept since its launch on the market. The current product range now numbers around a do
Eight more Combilifts (19th December 2006)
Combilift opens the doors to safer handling (13th December 2006)
4-way truck achieves 50% space savings (1st December 2006)
The recent acquisition of a Combilift 4-way forklift has enabled Marlin Industries to achieve savings of over 50% on indoor and outdoor storage areas at its site in North Wales. Health and safety director Steve Webster expla
Combilift – the versatile solution (25th October 2006)
Combilift's award winning 4-way forklifts are proving their worth worldover for tricky handling applications. Read how three UK firms are saving space, time and money. Could you use the Combilift treatment?
Fleet of 4-way forklifts enhances efficiency (1st October 2006)
PVCu profile supplier, Eurocell Profiles, has placed an order for a fleet of Combilift 4-way forklifts to work in its network of distributor branch locations.
Going global (1st August 2006)
Eight years after the company was formed by Martin McVicar and Robert Moffett, Combilift has officially opened a new €10m headquarters to fulfil growing demand and pave the way for continued dominance of the long load handlin
Multiple capability Combilifts (1st June 2006)
Specialist insulation product supplier, Sheffield Insulations, has designed its new, purpose-built Birmingham warehouse around the multiple capabilities of the Combilift 4-way forklift. As a consequence, handling procedures have been streamlined, and
Combilift raising the barriers (1st April 2006)
Barrier unit supplier, Hardstaff Group has recently acquired a Combilift 4-way forklift to handle its heaviest product - the Maxibloc concrete barrier, which weighs 4.5t.
Trucks replace cranes and increase capacity (1st April 2006)
Replacing overhead cranes with two Combilift 4-way forklifts has enabled steel stockholder, G H Cook, to vastly increase the amount of stock it can carry at its Sheffield warehouse.
For varied weights and dimensions (1st February 2006)
Reduced loading times and improved handling of varied weights and dimensions are just two of the benefits experienced by the Staffordshire branch o Service Metals since it took delivery of a Combilift 4- way forklift.
New Combilift website (1st December 2005)
Combilift has launched a new website - www.combilift.com.
Combilift's customised 4-way handling solutions (1st December 2005)
Highlighting its innovative edge in 4-way technology, Combilift exhibited 16 models on two stands, giving CeMat visitors the opportunity to check out the full range of Combilift forklifts with a variety of power options, from the compact 2.5t capacit
Number of trucks halved (1st October 2005)
Four years ago Kaye Aluminium took delivery of a fleet of Combilift 4-way forklifts. The trucks’ versatility enabled the company to halve the number of forklifts used while maintaining output and increasing operation efficiency. As a result a repeat
Combilift to ship 1200 units (24th August 2005)
Combilift aims to break the 1,000 unit mark for the first time in its history – with plans to ship 1200 trucks this year, according to MD Martin McVicar. The firm sold 888 Combilifts in 2004 and McVicar says it is on target to achieve 30% growth pre
Safer in the long run (1st August 2005)
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30% more warehouse storage (1st June 2005)
Two LPG powered Combilift multi-directional forklifts have enabled shower manufacturer Daryl Anodising to reconfigure its warehouse – increasing storage capacity by 30%.
From Storing containers
Personnel cage enhances picking safety (1st December 2004)
Following the purchase of three LPG Combilift multi-directional forklifts, extruded product producer, Plus Plan, is benefiting from increased operational efficiency and enhanced health and safety.
No risky high level movements (1st December 2004)
Alcoa Extruded Products has replaced 4-way electric reach trucks with Combilift multidirectional forklifts due to their versatility and ability to enhance safe working practices.
From Health & Safety
Combilift acquires second factory (1st October 2004)
Hot on the heels of its 500th unit sold in the UK, manufacturer of innovative multi-directional forklifts, Combilift, is due to move to a larger facility in Gallinagh, Monaghan.
Long loads stacked at the top (1st October 2004)
Handling in excess of one million tonnes of forest products each year, Port of Hull-based Northern Cargo Services (NCS) has adopted a new concept in storage and handling based chiefly around the capabilities of the Combilift multi-directional forklif
Pantograph for improved loading (1st August 2004)
Extrusion manufacturer, Permacell Finesse, uses four Combilift multi-directional forklifts at its Essex site. The latest unit to be added to the fleet is fitted with a pantograph attachment to improve loading procedures of the finished product.
Raising the roof with Combilifts (1st April 2004)
When Hathaway Roofing was awarded a contract by The British Airports Authority to design, supply and install roofing for Heathrows Terminal 5, it brought in two multi-directional forklifts from Combilift to handle materials used on the dedicated prod
Solves space, productivity, health and safety issues (1st February 2004)
When oil industry service providers, Baker Atlas, needed to handle extremely long down-hole tools in a restricted storage area it turned to Combilift to provide a solution.
