New Balance (1st May 2012)

Atlet says its new Balance EH series lift truck has the valuable combination of car feeling and reliability. The finger tip control and the steering synchroniser are ergonomic features that ensure a relaxed driver posit

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Truck use a key factor (1st May 2012)

An environmental study performed by Swedish truck manufacturer Atlet shows the biggest share of a warehouse truck's impact on the environment is related to the use of the truck. From an environmental perspective, the

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Comfort & performance (1st March 2012)

The new Atlet Tergo range comprises five advanced reach trucks designed to provide the most ergonomic, efficient and productive performance in all types of operation.

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This time it's personal... (1st August 2011)

The new Tergo reach truck from Atlet features a host of ergonomic enhancements designed to make the working day easier for operators on long shifts

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Atlet cautions against e-tendering for forklifts (14th June 2011)

Atlet has warned that e-tendering is treating forklifts as a commodity and could mean end users get a raw deal long term, despite a good price up front

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Atlet cautions against e-tendering (1st June 2011)

Atlet has warned that etendering is treating forklifts as a commodity and could mean end users get a raw deal long term, despite a good price up front.

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Double-deep increases capacity (1st April 2011)

Photographic accessories supplier DayMen International has avoided the need for relocation to new premises by increasing the capacity of its existing distribution and storage warehouses in Wolverhampton using double-dee

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Trucks allow racking revamp (1st December 2010)

United Coffee UK has increased storage capacity by 56 per cent by reconfiguring racking and introducing Atlet Forte reach trucks.

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Double deeper (1st October 2010)

Contract packing specialist Flexpac called upon Atlet to help optimise performance and efficiency in its new warehouse. By specifying a mixture of single and double-deep racking served by an Atlet ATF ride-on extending

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More storage capacity (1st September 2010)

United Coffee UK has increased storage capacity by 56% by reconfiguring racking and introducing Atlet Forte reach trucks.

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Boom time for carpets (1st June 2010)

Attachments to handle rolls of carpet

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Superior package provided by atlet (1st June 2010)

Lifetime costs and the quality of truck performance and support convinced baby supplier Kiddicare to pick Atlet trucks for its rapidly growing single-site warehousing and retail operations.

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Atlet updates long-lived vna trucks (1st June 2010)

Yarn supplier Sirdar has recently replaced a 1978 Atlet very narrow aisle truck, one of two which have been in continuous use since that date. The latest model from the same company was delivered in 2009. In celebration

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Double deep handling package (1st May 2010)

Contract packing specialist Flexpac called upon Atlet to help optimise performance and efficiency in its new warehouse. By specifying a mixture of single and double-deep racking served by an Atlet ATF rideon extending f

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Efficiency boom (1st March 2010)

Alliance Flooring Distribution has improved materials handling at its warehouse by working closely with Atlet. Storage capacity has been maximised and the time products spend on site before delivery minimised.

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Conversion to double deep solution (1st February 2010)

Logistics specialist, Delamode, has upgraded its distribution warehouse in Braintree by converting it to double deep racking served by Atlet reach trucks. This will enable Delamode to store more pallets in the same spac

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Honesty pays for atlet (1st February 2010)

Pedigree Wholesale has switched to Atlet warehouse trucks in a combination of contract hire and outright purchase at its main distribution centre near Nottingham.

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Boom for capacity (1st January 2010)

Alliance Flooring Distribution has improved materials handling performance at its warehouse in Kidderminster by working closely with Atlet. Storage capacity has been maximised and the time products spend on site before

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Capacity maximised (1st December 2009)

Ambient grocery distribution and storage specialist, Boughey, has expanded its distribution facilities in Wardle, Cheshire with three new warehouses, each accommodating 19,000 pallets. Atlet helped to design the layout

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Eight out of ten ops managers prefer Atlet* (27th October 2009)

Pedigree Wholesale has switched to Atlet warehouse trucks in a combination of contract hire and outright purchase at its main Nottingham DC. The firm says "downtime is non-existent".

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Improved performance (1st August 2009)

Alliance Flooring Distribution has improved materials handling performance at its warehouse in Kidderminster by working closely with Atlet. Storage capacity has been maximised and the time products spend on site befo

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Here's to extending forks (1st June 2009)

Enotria Winecellars has been helped by Atlet to increase the storage capacity at its Park Royal distribution centre

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Double deep within reach (1st April 2009)

International logistics specialist Delamode has upgraded its distribution warehouse in Braintree by converting it to double deep racking served by Atlet reach trucks. This will enable it to store more pallets in the s

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Precise positioning of liquid loads (1st December 2008)

Chilled distribution specialist, Langdons, was so pleased with the service and support received from Atlet, that the company was chosen to deliver a 'complete package' for operations at Gerber Juice Company in Somerset

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Innovative solution for Waitrose (1st October 2008)

Expertise from Atlet is reported to have helped Waitrose boost productivity and eliminate manual battery handling at its Aylesford DC. Atlet designed and oversaw the entire handling equipment and battery change proje

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Four-way is the way to go (1st October 2008)

Improvements in storage capacity and efficiency are reported at Doré Metal Services thanks to Atlet's expertise and consultancy support. The specialist nonferrous metal supplier selected Atlet Forte UFS four way reach

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Operation standardised (1st October 2008)

Ann Summers has standardised its operation using Atlet warehouse trucks for its storage, handling and distribution, resulting in smoother operation, efficiency and reduced overall costs.

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Partnership performance (1st August 2008)

Paper merchant Antalis has been rationalising its warehouse truck fleet to standardise on two suppliers, including Atlet, since the beginning of 2007.

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Modern fleet furnishes fashion retailer (1st June 2008)

Atlet's lift truck solution for Laura Ashley at Coalville is projected to cost less over the trucks' lifecycle than the original fleet it replaces. The company chose Atlet because it offered a single package that inclu

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Cold store trucks need top service (1st June 2008)

Chiltern Cold Storage & Distribution has expanded its fleet of Atlet warehouse trucks with another two Tergo UHS double-deep trucks and five Presto PLP powered pallet transporters to work in a new cold store.

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New and 'nearly new' (1st April 2008)

When Schiedel Rite Vent was planning a new finished goods and raw materials warehouse at its factory it specified double deep racking served by a new Atlet lift truck to maximise storage capacity.

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The Rite trucks for double storage (1st December 2007)

When Schiedel Rite Vent was planning a new finished goods and raw materials warehouse at its factory it specified double deep racking served by a new XTF Atlet lift truck to maximise storage capacity.

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Greater capacity and better load selectivity (1st October 2007)

Home accessories and furniture retailer Heal's has maximised storage and handling efficiency at its North London distribution centre using narrow aisle racking and warehouse trucks from Atlet, including two Omni DCR c

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Not just good on paper (1st October 2007)

Scottish paper merchant, Donald Murray Paper has upgraded its fleet of warehouse trucks by replacing narrow aisle stacker/order pickers from Atlet with the latest Omni DCR model from the same supplier. The new trucks

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Double-deep solutions for Knights of Old (1st October 2007)

Introducing the latest high specification Atlet Tergo Forte reach truck as part of a scheduled fleet replacement has enabled Knights of Old to use more effectively double deep racking in its Kettering warehouse. The

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Ride-on pallet stackers (1st August 2007)

The need to maximise storage density and increase handling efficiency were the main reasons G's Beetroot chose a combination of double deep racking and Atlet XTF ride-on pallet stackers for a new warehouse at its proc

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Combination pallet stackers/order pickers (1st June 2007)

Heal's has installed narrow aisle racking and warehouse trucks from Atlet including two Omni DCR combination pallet stackers/order pickers.

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Double-deep racking with live picking (1st June 2007)

Switching to double-deep racking and introducing live picking faces has enabled clothing supplier Blue Max to increase storage capacity in its warehouse and improve the overall efficiency of its order picking operation

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Up, up and way more storage (1st April 2007)

VNA racking, high density picking bins and specially adapted man-rising order pickers from Atlet mean Country Balloons can maximise storage capacity while retaining flexibility at its London distribution warehouse. Atlet supp

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Pound-stretching trucks (1st April 2007)

Atlet has supplied a fleet of 72 lift trucks to Instore's new Huddersfield DC. Formerly trading as Poundstretcher, the value retailer needed various trucks with guaranteed maintenance and rapid-response service support to ens

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Atlet's virtual exhibition (14th February 2007)

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Atlet provides near perfect uptime (1st February 2007)

A newly-commissioned fleet of Atlet trucks is performing at 99.74% uptime for a justin- time component supply operation at Cummins Engines' manufacturing plant in Daventry.

Cummins' new Atlet fleet comprises twelve UNS Tergo

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Reaching new heights (1st December 2006)

The latest high specification, Atlet Tergo Forte reach truck has been introduced as part of a scheduled fleet replacement that has enabled Knights of Old to make more effective use of the double deep racking in its Kettering

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Efficient pick & pack (1st December 2006)

The Leicestershire warehouse run by CS Ellis for Corgi Classics, was where the first successful jet engines were built by Sir Frank Whittle during the Second World War.

Now Atlet's VNA combination pallet stacker/order picker

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Complete fleet contract (1st October 2006)

Atlet has been awarded the contract to supply the complete lift truck fleet at Nisa-Today's new national distribution centre (NDC) in Scunthorpe. The 150-truck fleet comprises 30 high lift reach trucks, 101 low-level order pi

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Atlet wins Nisa contract (1st August 2006)

Atlet has been awarded the contract to supply the complete lift truck fleet at Nisa-Today's new national distribution centre (NDC) in Scunthorpe. The 150-truck fleet comprises 30 high lift reach trucks, 101 low-level order pi

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Enhanced performance (1st June 2006)

The latest generation of UNS Tergo reach truck from Atlet features enhanced performance, safety and ergonomics. The truck is also said to be stronger and quieter, while its on-board computer system has been further developed to aid diagnostics, allow

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Benefits stack up in tight spaces (1st April 2006)

The latest generation pedestrian stacker from Atlet, the Alto PS, is designed for extended work cycles in tight spaces in warehouses and production facilities.

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Efficient handling bears fruit (1st April 2006)

Tropical fruit installer, Utopia, has installed a fleet of Atlet trucks at its processing and distribution centre in Lincolnshire. Moving 2400 pallets of goods each week, the Atlet pallet transporters and reach trucks have improved Utopia's handling

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Tergo stores more in less space (1st April 2006)

A new Atlet Tergo URF narrow aisle swivel reach truck has helped BMW to increase storage densities by 40% and improve load selectivity in the body panel picking area at its central parts distribution warehouse in Bracknell.

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The whole package (1st February 2006)

With the introduction of its new generation reach truck, the Forte, Atlet has completed its co-ordinated range of lift trucks designed for busy distribution warehouses

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Atlet plays to its Forte (1st February 2006)

Featuring enhanced performance, safety and ergonomics, Atlet has unveiled the latest generation of its UNS Tergo reach truck. The truck is also said to be stronger and quieter, while its on-board computer system has been further developed to aid diag

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Warehouse goals achieved (1st December 2005)

When Everton Football Club relocated its warehouse operations in early 2004 it needed to store as much as possible in the available space. It turned to Atlet for advice on the best approach and the result was installation of double deep racking and a

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Atlet's 'Distribution Package' (1st December 2005)

With the introduction of its new generation reach truck - the Forte - Atlet has completed its co-ordinated range of lift trucks designed for busy distribution warehouses. The company's 'Distribution Package' comprises the latest trucks developed spec

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For tough working conditions (1st October 2005)

Cold storage and distribution company, Langdons, has installed a fleet of Atlet’s new Presto PLP powered pallet transporters.

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Order pickers feature enhanced stability (1st August 2005)

The latest new-generation series of low-level order pickers from Atlet is designed for picking from first and second levels in racking.

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Atlet key for BMW (1st June 2005)

An Atlet Tergo URF narrow aisle swivel reach truck has helped BMW increase storage densities by 40% and improved load selectivity in the body panel picking area at its Bracknell warehouse.

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Atlet Alto stacks loads of loads (1st April 2005)

The 1250kg capacity Alto PS is the latest generation pedestrian pallet transporter/ stacker from Atlet.

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Compact pedestrian stacker (1st February 2005)

The 1250kg capacity Alto PS is the latest generation pedestrian pallet transporter/ stacker from Atlet.

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Remote service troubleshooting (1st December 2004)

Atlet has completed the rollout of its ‘new generation’ powered pallet trucks with the introduction of the high performance Doppio PSD transporter-stacker. Based on the company’s P-chassis, it stacks to 2.49m and is capable of handling two pallets at

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Modular mindset (1st December 2004)

Adhering to a philosophy of modular design and manufacture, Atlet has completed roll out of its new generation powered pallet transporters, all of which share a common chassis

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Flexible trucks for multi-tasking (1st December 2004)

Stationery and office supplies company, Spicers has taken on a fleet of Atlet reach trucks and pallet transporters at its new RDC in Greenwich. The trucks were chosen for their ability to multi-task in a warehouse that has been configured to provide

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Mobile battery changing trolley (1st December 2004)

Thanks to an innovative approach to battery changing and charging, wholesale distributor, Palmer and Harvey McLane, is able to utilise its fleet of Atlet warehouse trucks during continuous operations at its Fareham distribution warehouse.

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Compact and stable for confined spaces (1st December 2004)

Designed for extended work cycles in tight spaces in warehouses and production plants, Atlet has launched a new generation pallet transporter/stacker – the Alto PS.

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Faster, more efficient picking (1st October 2004)

Chapman envelopes has expanded its fleet of Atlet Omni DCR manrising stacker/order pickers to increase the speed and efficiency of order picking operations at its Lancashire plant.

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Flexible, multi-tasking fleet (1st October 2004)

Office supplies company, Spicers, has taken on a fleet of Atlet reach trucks and pallet transporters at its new regional distribution centre in Greenwich. Selected for their ability to multi-task, the trucks help support 24 hour operation. Ease of op

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Flexible operation for cold store (1st October 2004)

Chiltern Cold Storage & Distribution has specified Atlet trucks to operate round the clock at its new centre in Peterborough.

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Bus bars save charging time (1st August 2004)

Bibby Distribution has installed seven Atlet DCR Omni man-up stacker/ pickers at its high-throughput distribution centre in Oxfordshire. To ensure maximum uptime Atlet has installed inductive power transfer rails (bus bars) in the racking to eliminat

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Man-up stacker/order picker (1st August 2004)

When cycle parts and accessories distributor, Madison, needed warehouse trucks for its Milton Keynes distribution centre it turned to Atlet for man-up order pickers and a combination pallet stacker/order picker. The consolidation of an additional dis

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Order pickers improve efficiency (1st August 2004)

Aston Martin has installed a pair of Atlet OPS man-up order pickers to maximise use of space and improve picking efficiency at its parts centre in Milton Keynes. Capable of picking up to 9.1m, the two units are used for all medium and large sized ite

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New high performance pallet transporter (1st June 2004)

The Presto PLP is the the latest of Atlets new generation powered pallet transporters. According to Atlet, the pedestrian/stand-on unit offers high performance with a patented system to give superior traction and heightened stability. It features a s

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Fleet services expanding facility (1st April 2004)

Order fulfilment and contact centre organisation, Spark Response, is installing a new fleet of Atlet trucks at its expanding warehouse facility in Gateshead. The new trucks have been brought in to cope with business growth that has necessitated the a

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Ergonomic new pedestrian pallet transporter (1st April 2004)

Atlets new Piccolo compact powered pedestrian pallet transporter offers performance and ergonomics for advanced driver comfort, safety and productivity. The unit is particularly suited to applications where space is tight and short cycles are require

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Advanced man-up stacker/picker (1st February 2004)

The latest addition to a varied Atlet fleet, timber components company Richard Burbidge has installed an unusual one-off truck in its distribution warehouse.

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Compact truck for loading bay use (1st February 2004)

Suited to applications where space is tight and short cycles are required, such as loading bays and trailer unit interiors, Atlets new Piccolo compact powered pedestrian pallet transporter offers performance and ergonomics. Available in 1450, 1800 an

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Consumer goods kept moving (1st December 2003)

Electrical goods supplier, Northern Electric Retail (NER) has expanded the fleet of Atlet reach trucks operating at its new distribution centre, which is operated by its B2C Support Service arm. The trucks are instrumental in enabling up to 2500 home

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