Concept centre for Hyster
December 1st 2011 New Hampshire facility to drive forklift innovation
across Europe
Hyster Europe will benefit from
the opening of a new NACCO
concept centre for the
development of Hyster forklift trucks.
The new centre in Hampshire, England,
will work on the development of the
intelligent designs.
The centre, which includes offices, a
workshop and test facilities, will focus on
introducing technologies to meet the
increasing needs of Hyster customers for
the future.
In recent years, Hyster has successfully
introduced new technologies to the
market across its range of materials
handling equipment. Recent highlights
include the introduction of Tier 4i /
Stage IIIB compliant "Big Trucks", the
award winning tyre saving axle
technology and new energy efficient
diesel and electric forklift trucks.
Mark Stent, engineering operations
leader, explains "Our aim is to
complement and support the existing
design centres located around the world.
We will support them with a truly global
view and ensure Hyster remains a market
leader in years to come.
"It will develop the intelligent designs
that characterise Hyster products as
leaders in the industry."
The highly experienced team of design
engineers will develop 3D models, build
prototype forklifts and components, test
and validate equipment prior to
introduction into the manufacturing
process. The first projects undertaken at
the centre include developments that will
further enhance the range of Hyster
warehouse equipment.
"We will be developing new Hyster
concepts that help reduce cost of
ownership and increase productivity,
reliability and energy efficiency," he says.
"Hyster already has a technically leading
product range and we want to maintain
this lead as technology evolves. It is an
exciting time for innovation." More articles from Hyster Europe: | 
