New heights for bundles of steel
June 1st 2007 When Francis and Lewis
International started
manufacturing roof trusses
and braces for use in the
construction of steel frame
buildings they needed a
forklift to handle the heavy
bundles of steel, some of
which were up to 12m in
length. Advised by materials
handling specialists Bristol
Forklifts, FLI purchased the
new multi-directional
Combilift C6000 GT forklift
truck. With a six tonne
capacity and lift height of up
to 10m, the sideloader has
been designed to operate
principally in steel service
centres, in storage yards and
loading areas. FLI, convinced
that it was suitable for the
job, are now the proud
owners of the first C6000 GT
truck to be delivered into the
UK and are impressed with
its handling and
manoeuvrability.
"We established a strong
working relationship with FLI
at the outset, servicing some
of their older forklifts trucks
and selling them a new
Mitsubishi forklift," says
Bristol Forklift's director, Ian
Mounce. "Following
discussions about FLI's
requirements, we advised
them to purchase the new
Combilift truck and we are
really pleased that it has met
all their expectations." More articles from Bristol Forklifts: | 
