Flexible and space saving

Aisle-Master centre stage at CFT
December 19th 2006

When Rochdale based warehousing and distribution company CFT opened a second depot in the West Midlands, it based the layout of the storage area and racking configuration around the capabilities of an Aisle-Master articulated forklift.

CFT’s new operation at Wednesbury distributes a wide variety of palletised goods to customers across the West Midlands region from its 30,000ft² warehouse. Offering a more flexible and space saving alternative to a counterbalance forklift, the versatility offered by CFT’s LPG powered Aisle-Master has enabled a current total of 1500 pallet locations to fit comfortably in the warehouse, and the narrow aisle widths leave room for further racking to be installed in conjunction with the ongoing growth of the company.

From an operational point of view, general manager Andy Czernuska could not be more pleased: “The Aisle-Master’s articulated concept and its versatility has greatly speeded up stock rotation. As it works both inside and out it has also drastically reduced the time needed to take loads to and from the trucks and storage bays.”

CFT’s drivers have found the Aisle-Master articulated system quick to adjust to, and praise its easy operation. The truck’s robust construction, excellent visibility from the cab, high quality suspension seat, adjustable steering column and lack of rear end swing when manoeuvering all contribute to a safer and more comfortable working environment for operators.

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