Materials handling firm wins £2million contract

Stadco's new fleet comprises 50+ Hyster LPG counterbalance forklift trucks, which are a mix of 3.0, 5.0 and 7.0 tonne standard and compact Spacesaver trucks. Using engine technology which is said to give a fuel saving of up to 20% without adversely impacting on productivity, the Hyster machines will help to reduce Stadco's operating costs, while contributing to a reduction in the company's carbon footprint.

Spacesaver truck benefits from a powerful new engine plus a new mast design, which allows for greater mast lowering speeds and a larger window to optimise the driver's 180° panoramic field of vision. Meanwhile, its more compact frame saves valuable space that can be used for extra storage in applications such as wood, paper, manufacturing and logistics. 

Briggs Equipment won the business following a complex and detailed competitive tender process over several months. The new equipment has been acquired on a five-year lease incorporating full service and maintenance. The deal includes Briggs Equipment's intelligent fleet management system, which will enable Stadco to take greater control of its new fleet.

The Hyster forklifts will be used to load product, which is stacked in delivery stillages, onto lorries for transport to customer assembly plants. They will be deployed across Stadco's UK manufacturing facilities in Telford, Shrewsbury, Castle Bromwich and Powys.

Stadco was impressed with the total solution offered by Briggs Equipment, which provides significant financial flexibility. A commitment to service support was a critical factor in Stadco's decision-making process. In particular, it values Briggs Equipment's ability to deploy one of its team of highly skilled engineers to site within three hours of receiving a call to report a breakdown or request assistance.

A further influencer was BE Portal, Briggs Equipment's web-based reporting tool. BE Portal is a transparent fleet management system that enables customers to review KPIs, providing 24/7 access to up to date information. It will also enable Stadco to monitor service performance on a continual basis.