Hyundai have awarded forklift agent Flexilift Australia with nationwide agent rights of their huge range of forklift technology. The deal, which came into effect on March 31, 2009, is a major coup for Flexilift Australia since their restructuring and repositioning to be big players in the Australian forklift sector.
Many distributors were canvassed by Hyundai in the Australian market, yet Flexilift was identified as having a competitive edge for the following reasons:
- New sales structure covering all of Australia
- The nation’s only complete 24/7 forklift service operation
- Recent appointment of an experienced national business development manager
- Call for expressions of interest for knowledgeable and dedicated regional representatives
With more than 70 Hyundai forklifts models in production ranging from 1.5 tonne up to 16 tonne, Flexilift oversee a huge quota of materials handling equipment to suit almost any warehouse, port, third party logistics service, retail handler or any manufacturing or industrial application. The full range of Hyundai forklifts that is available from Flexilift Australia includes all diesel, electric and LPG variants.
Environmentally friendly, the non-pollutant and low noise Hyundai Electric forklifts offer improved energy efficiency and viability to any workplace. The efficient and ergonomic design of the AC control BT series has a multitude of safety features including:
- Anti roll back system
- Increased mast tilting angle
- High visibility for safe operation
- Self diagnostic LCD monitor providing information for system faults, battery level, operation errors
- Hi Tech Zapi controller providing low and high voltage overheating and fault recording
- Dual rear tyres providing better stability and control during lifting
- Adjustable suspension seat for greater comfort and safety
The Hyundai LPG series forklifts with their advanced fuel induction technology saves on fuel consumption reducing harmful emissions. With lower levels of emissions and pollution, LPG operated forklifts are safe for the employees and the environment.
Following are the features and benefits of the Hyundai LPG forklifts:
- Wet disc brake system to improve brake performance, lasting 5 times longer than conventional braking systems
- Full Hydrostatic power steering preventing overrun and kickback
- Full floating head-guard mount reducing operator fatigue and increasing operators’ safety
- Highly durable power shift transmission providing quiet operation under heavy load conditions
- Operator friendly gauges and water resistant monitor panel
Hyundai diesel forklifts provide a quality, economic performance and efficiency for the material handling requirements whether it is indoors or outdoors. The Hyundai diesel powered internal combustion forklift is manufactured up to 16 tonne, operates brilliantly in warmer tropical climates, are non-explosive ensuring maximum safety for flameproof chemical plant and mining operations.
Following are the features and benefits of the Hyundai diesel forklifts:
- Aluminium radiator for heat protection
- Key locking fuel cap
- Increased capacity fuel tank for less down time
- Highly visible brake fluid reservoir for quicker daily inspections
- Electronic monitored air filter alerting the operator before damage occurs
- Heavy-duty single unit frame with durability and safety
- Strong overhead guard protecting the operator during hazardous task
According to John Fisher, National Business Development Manager, Flexilift Australia, the company was chosen by Hyundai due to their commitment to customer service. Flexilift Australia will soon be expanding their Hyundai range to include 20 tonne to 25 tonne versions.