Gough Materials handling has just delivered the first batch of 17 Hyster forklifts to CHH Woodproducts’ Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa and CHH Woodproducts at Nelson.
The multi-million dollar fully maintained lease contract will see Gough Materials Handling deliver a total of 62 machines around New Zealand plus eight Cat loaders.
Jason Manak, New Zealand Sales Manager for Gough Materials Handling, said that CHH was attracted by the fact that GMH had a strong relationship with Hyster, had New Zealand coverage plus the back-up/support and infrastructure of the wider Gough Group.
The second group of 45 machines, which will be delivered before Christmas, will be spread among CHH Woodproducts sites at Kinleith, Nelson and Whangarei.
“This is a hugely significant order for us which will require the addition of technicians in Rotorua, Tokoroa, Whangarei and Nelson.
“Being a lease deal, it will bring a significant amount of work into these three regions for the next five years,” he said.
CHH Woodproducts New Zealand manufactures and markets a full range of wood-based building products, including timber, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), particleboard, and a range of interior decorative products, supplied from nine major manufacturing operations spread throughout the country.
“This is a significant vote of confidence in GMH that CHH has selected us to enter into this long term business partnership. We understand the importance of having their fleet running at peak efficiency and they have the faith in us to provide that service,” he said.
To find out more about Hyster products & services call Gough Materials Handling: 0800 497 837 www.goughmh.co.nz
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A new Hyster container-handling fleet has gone to work at CentrePort in Wellington for container handling specialists TSL.
TSL have been in operation for over 30 years and are specialists in the storage, repair, hire and sale of a full range of shipping containers.
The new Hyster machines are rated to lift 2 x 40 foot reefer containers at one time. A significant feature of the new fleet is special XTL axles which allow each drive wheel to rotate independently. This features results in a considerable reduction in tyre wear and will benefit TSL with reduced maintenance costs.
Gough Materials Handling is the leading provider of container-handling fork trucks to ports throughout New Zealand. This market leadership has been established through the high-performance Hyster range and proven excellence in service and support over many years.
Pictured from left:
Dominic Richards from TSL, William Gorrie from CentrePort Wellington, Jason Manak and Phil Means from Gough Materials Handling.
Gough Materials Handling has secured a major & significant partnership with a leading global beverage company for the supply and on-going support of 75 new Hyster forklifts.
The supply of the new Hyster machines represents a major new partnership for Gough Materials Handling (GMH), the New Zealand dealer for Hyster Forklifts. Hyster is a leading national and global brand in both small and large capacity materials-handling solutions.
GMH Sales Manager Jason Manak says the desire to work in partnership rather than a client-supplier format was well received as part of the evaluation process.
“The evaluation process was extremely thorough with submissions from a number of leading industry providers” said Jason.
“Our focus on health and safety, our strengths in national fleet support, and operational issues that were important to our customer was our key focus in founding the new partnership.”
On-site demonstrations were carried out throughout New Zealand and driver feedback was obtained as part of the stringent evaluation process.
According to Jason Manak the GMH team are under no illusion that the real work begins now.
“We are focused on fulfilling our key deliverables and reciprocating on the trust placed in us. The change of fleet partner is a major development for the customer, so our objective is a long term partnership that delivers consistent and outstanding value” said Jason.
The seventy five Hyster machines are a mix of LPG and battery-electric models and will be working throughout New Zealand and the main distribution centre in Auckland.
GMH’s national network of 16 branches and depots, and 80+ staff will play a key role in supporting the partnership.
Port Nelson has taken delivery of 2 new Hyster machines; a Hyster H52.00XM-16CH full container handler and H22.00XM-16CH empty container handler.
The Hyster H52.00XM-16CH full container handler will lift 40 tonne containers and has the ability to stack 4 high.
The H22.00XM-16CH empty container handler is able to carry 2 containers at one time and has the ability to stack 8 high. It also features a special XTL axle. Currently exclusive to Hyster the XTL axle allows each drive tyre to rotate independently resulting in dramatic tyre cost savings as well as some fuel savings.
The new machines are performing extremely well with a few hundred hours on the clock.
For more info phone Jason Manak, NZ sales manager – jason.manak@goughmh.co.nz
Pictured from left:
Forklift operator Wayne Limmer (Slim), Andy Farmer (Terminal Operations Supervisor), Jason Manak (GMH NZ Sales Manager), and forklift operator Graeme Kinzett (Barney).