Wood And Lumber
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
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.
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.
Alternative fuel solutions are being driven by customer demand to support environment and sustainability.
Desire for greater sustainability
Increased usage of more capable electric trucks and alternative power solutions reduces environmental impact.
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.
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
Maximise production capabilities with reliable solutions that deliver.
Proven Approaches
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.
The importance of extracting actionable insights from forklift truck telematics to improve efficiency and protect the bottom line.
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
Yale has your lift truck solutions covered – plus the service and support programs to back them up.
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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.