Wood And Lumber
A Traditional Industry Embracing Future Technologies
Made Smarter, a £20 million initiative, running until March 2021, supports SME manufactures, in the wood sector, in the adoption of new digital technologies
Challenges
Transform Your Greatest Challenges Into Opportunities
Load Variation
Loose logs, raw and finished wood products vary significantly in type, shape, size and weight presenting particular handling challenges.
Handling load variety with minimum risk of damage.
- Power pile slope carriage offer increased tilting capability of +/-4o
- Simultaneous fork positioning to help stabilise loose loads
- Levelling forks offer a height adjustment of +/-100mm
A wide range of attachments help combat rough terrain and stability issues. A capable truck with the right configuration and correct front-end attachment is the solution.
Sustainability
Alternative fuel solutions are being driven by customer demand to support environment and sustainability.
Desire for greater sustainability
- Increased emphasis on emission reduction and green initiatives
- Reliable, affordable and clean energy access is a key to achieving ambitious CO2 emission cuts.
- Two main technological pathways for CO2 reduction; smart usage of CO2 and direct CO2 avoidance
Increased usage of more capable electric trucks and alternative power solutions reduces environmental impact.
Object And Pedestrian Detection
Running safe operations is a top priority in all stages of the wood industry supply chain.
Advanced technology and systems can help mitigate incidents occurring.
- Lighting systems mark the way
- Sensor systems assist the driver with spatial awareness
- Telematics systems record and report activity in real time
Improving awareness of fork lift truck drivers, and pedestrians working nearby, may help reduce incidents. Telematics system can aid in providing best practice operations.
Solutions
Take Control With Game Changing Solutions
Maximise production capabilities with reliable solutions that deliver.
Proven Approaches
Demonstrated To Increase Productivity
Service Focus Improves Warehouse Efficiency
The Gebhardt Group is fully committed to products and services related to wood. Carpenters, interior builders, publishers, contractors, interior decorators and industrial companies can rely on them for an extensive range of products – from raw material to exclusive designer wood.
Small Data Big Impact
The importance of extracting actionable insights from forklift truck telematics to improve efficiency and protect the bottom line.
Operator Assist Systems
As demand grows in materials handling operations and loads become more varied, the risk of damage to trucks, loads and infrastructure can increase, resulting in extra costs, additional maintenance and increased downtime.
Value Adds
Services And Support You Can Depend On
Yale has your lift truck solutions covered – plus the service and support programs to back them up.
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Operator Assist Solutions
As demand grows in materials handling operations and loads become more varied, the risk of damage to trucks, loads and infrastructure can increase, resulting in extra costs, additional maintenance and increased downtime.