ABERDEEN-based Bear Handling has sold four Hyundai forklifts to engineering services specialist TEXO Group.
The package comprises two 16,000kg load capacity 160D-9s, a 30D-9E and a 30D-9, which are 3,000kg capacity diesel forklifts.
The machines are already in operation at TEXO’s facility in Westhill, Aberdeen, and the company’s fabrication facilities at the Port of Dundee, providing shipyard fabrication support, warehousing duties, loading, container and module handling.
Richard Lamb, managing director at TEXO Accommodation said, “We began working with Bear Handling in October of last year. The company provides a great service and is always ready to support. Their excellent product knowledge assisted us in defining the best specification of machines.
“Bear provided a detailed review on specifications against our requirements and the Hyundai forklifts were clear winners against other manufacturers. The machines benefit from a robust build quality and excellent safety features. They are also cost effective and designed with leading technology, which allow us to future-proof our handling requirements. Their performance rating is also excellent for both shipyard and warehouse activities.
“Health and safety is paramount as is driver comfort. The key safety features make these very good machines in practice. Each machine features a reversing camera, a weight load indicator, speed limiter and wheel alignment indicators – these are all features that allow us to continually improve our safety practises, which are key drivers for us here at TEXO, providing staff and operators with as much comfort and convenience – this helps with morale and productivity.”
John McLaren, managing director at Bear Handling added, “I am delighted TEXO have chosen Bear Handling as a partner for material handling products throughout the group. TEXO are known for challenging the norm and doing things differently. They are a rapidly expanding business and Bear Handling look forward to working in partnership with Hyundai to help with TEXO in the future provision of its material handling requirements.”
