Asda takes a quiet approach to deliveries

The 50,000ft2 ASDA retail site at Romford, which is in a residential area, has been equipped with a BT Lifter Silent following complaints from local residents about the noise levels of out of hours deliveries.

The BT Lifter Silent from Toyota Material Handling is designed for applications requiring quiet handling of goods as noise levels from the truck do not exceed 60dBA. Varn Ullyart, head of assets ASDA, said: "Toyota had the ideal product to enable deliveries to take place during unsocial hours without compromising the wellbeing of local residents." The BT Lifter Silent is equipped with high-quality rubber steering wheels and powerthane bogie wheels for whisper-quiet operation. As with other trucks in the BT Lifter range, the BT Lifter Silent comes with a lifetime (99-year) guarantee on forks and frame.