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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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%.
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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.
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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.
