United Arab Emirates – Kanoo
Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group hosted a Materials Handling Event at its
Abu Dhabi and Dubai premises on 14th & 16th April
2015 respectively, to demonstrate a new range of Hyster® and UTILEV® forklift
trucks equipped with the latest innovations and accessories, into the UAE and
GCC market.
The purpose of
the Materials Handling Event was to reveal Kanoo Machinery’s range of premium,
standard and utility Internal Combustion Engine
(ICE) forklifts to guests, suppliers and customers in the region. This three
tiered offering helps customers select the best equipment for their specific
requirements in almost any type of business according to price, intensity,
environment, service requirements, dimensions and many other factors.
As the
authorised Hyster and UTILEV distribution partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates
(UAE) and Qatar, Kanoo Machinery introduced the Hyster Fortens for premium, feature
rich forklifts and the new Hyster TX
for tough, self-service and lower cost forklifts in 5 capacities ranging
from 1.5-3.5 tonnes, with engine options covering diesel, LPG, petrol or dual
fuel to meet a wide range of applications requiring streamlined solutions, from
logistics to manufacturing, agriculture and construction. In addition, Kanoo Machinery also featured a lower intensity, utility range from UTILEV, a sister NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) company.
NMHG is a
leading global designer,
engineer and manufacturer of materials handling equipment offering the most comprehensive
range of these type of trucks in the industry. NMHG provides unparalleled
global product support for Kanoo Machinery as the Hyster dealer in the Middle
East.
In 2011, NMHG began introducing the UTILEV range of
affordable forklift trucks, which deliver reliable and cost-effective materials
handling solutions for certain industries and applications, particularly where
users require equipment without advanced functionality or attachments.
Mr. James Newman, Area Business Director – Middle East & Africa, NMHG, said, “Our
mission is to deliver high-quality, application tailored lift trucks, offering
the lowest cost of ownership, outstanding parts and service support and best
overall value to customers all around the globe.”
Kanoo Machinery,
which is part of the renowned Kanoo Group, was established in the mid 1960’s
and has grown to become one of the leading materials handling equipment
companies in the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) region offering a full range
of innovative products and services aimed at providing solutions that increase
the efficiency and lower the cost of customer operations.
According to Mr. Deon Klerck, Divisional
Manager, Kanoo Machinery, “Innovation continues to
be a very important value for Kanoo Machinery. For us a big part of this
involves understanding and responding to customer requirements. The material
handling equipment industry in the Middle East market is quite different from
elsewhere in the world and requires solutions that are specific to the region”
He further said, “For this reason we have been
working very closely with NMHG for the last 12 months in an effort to develop
products that cater to these specific needs and we are very excited to reveal
the result of this hard work. We now offer the market three significantly
different value solutions in the mainstream 3 tonne diesel forklift truck
market segment.
Mr. Michael Phelan, Territory
Manager, Middle East & Africa, NMHG, made the introduction of 3 Tiered ICE
Forklift truck offering across the GCC. He explained, “With three levels of products, we now have a solution to suit every
business in the region, allowing us to match a truck’s ability to customer
requirements exactly.”
The Hyster® Fortens - Premium Forklifts
The Hyster® Fortens is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most advanced forklifts in the world, featuring highly developed electronics. The Fortens models feature electronically controlled DuraMatch ™ transmission, with one and two speeds respectively, providing: Auto Deceleration System (ASD), controlled power reversal and controlled roll-back on ramps; Fortens Advance+ models feature a DuraMatch™ Plus2 transmission, providing: throttle response management, dynamic auto deceleration system, auto-speed hydraulics with automatic inching control; first gear with increased draw pull for use on gradients, and second gear for maximum efficiency for longer travel distances. The operator compartment features class-leading ergonomics to maximise driver comfort and productivity. It is the fastest and easiest lift truck to service. With proven reliability in extreme 24/7 operations, the Hyster Fortens is packed with many features that help optimize driver performance and deliver a low cost of ownership.
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The Hyster® Fortens - Premium Forklifts
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New Hyster® TX - Standard Forklifts
Described as "Hyster, pure and simple", the TX series is built to deliver reliability and strength, combined with straight-forward servicing, at an attractive price to suit the majority of businesses in the region.
As tough as any Hyster product, the new TX series is an essential truck for the Middle Eastern market with an excellent package of core features such as proven reliability in high ambient temperatures and demanding environments found in the Middle East. The trucks feature uncomplicated electronics, making them ideal for many customers with self-service requirements.
The 1.5-3.5 TX series is manufactured to ISO standards at the NMHG state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Obu, Japan. It has features such as ergonomically designed operator compartment, swing down gas tank, counterweight, engine cover, hydrostatic steer axle, advanced dash display, hydraulic controls, Hyster® Vista™ Mast, steer column, hassle-free hydraulics, integral side shift, heavy duty drive axle and removable floor plate.
The Hyster TX has 2-stage and 3-stage mast options of up to 6580mm, are J-hook mounted for less wear and easier maintenance. It features Hyster® Stability Mechanism™ (HSM) which reduces truck sway during turns, thus improving lateral stability and ensuring confident travel over uneven surfaces.
The truck can be customised to suit a vast range of applications with optional integral side shift carriage and various front end attachments. A power shift transmission, with heavy duty clutch plates and a full floating heavy-duty drive axle, gives enhanced dependability for a longer service life. Self-adjusting brakes provide an excellent inching and stopping power, and the hydrostatic steer axle gives excellent steering control for easy manoeuvring in any busy operation.
The Hyster TX is a tough and simple truck for the standard market place.
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UTILEV® – Utility Forklifts
The UTILEV range of forklift trucks delivers reliable and cost-effective solutions for applications across many industries, particularly where users require equipment without advanced functionality or attachments. Simple to operate and easy to maintain, UTILEV forklifts use proven, high quality, robust components, and have excellent cooling. They are ideal for operations where the truck is required to work for limited periods in the working week.
The UTILEV ICE forklift trucks are designed to meet the needs of light-to medium-duty operating environments while keeping your operating costs low.
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| UTILEV® – Utility Forklifts |
About Hyster
Hyster® is
one of the leading global brands of materials handling equipment and Hyster
Company offers over 140 models of counterbalance trucks, warehouse and
container handling equipment. The company invests heavily in research and
development to ensure Hyster® products are at the forefront of the materials
handling industry providing maximum dependability and low costs of ownership
for demanding operations everywhere. Hyster Company is a leading worldwide lift
truck designer and manufacturer and is part of NACCO Materials Handling Group,
Inc. (NMHG).
For more details, visit: http://www.kanoo-hyster.com/
About Utilev
In 2011, NMHG began introducing the
UTILEV® range of affordable forklift trucks, which deliver reliable and
cost-effective materials handling solutions for applications across many
industries, particularly where users require equipment without advanced
functionality or attachments.
UTILEV trucks deliver an uncomplicated
approach to materials handling, offering a range of IC counterbalance forklift
trucks, which are designed to meet the needs of light-to medium-duty operating
environments.
Simple to use, easy to maintain and
affordable to own. UTILEV - Utility you can trust.
About Kanoo Machinery LLC
Kanoo Machinery is a member of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, one of the largest family owned conglomerates in the region established in 1890. From Bahrain, the business spread in Saudi Arabia in the 1930s and UAE in 1960s. The Kanoo Group was established as a trade name which operates in UAE and Oman.
About Kanoo Machinery LLC
Kanoo Machinery is a member of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo, one of the largest family owned conglomerates in the region established in 1890. From Bahrain, the business spread in Saudi Arabia in the 1930s and UAE in 1960s. The Kanoo Group was established as a trade name which operates in UAE and Oman.
Since mid-1960s, Kanoo Machinery represents a wide range of leading international equipment brands/manufacturers within such areas as maintenance and construction, earth-moving machinery, cranes and material handling, power generation, marine power, airport equipment, welding supplies, safety and testing services, specialised equipment and services, agricultural equipment, industrial and automotive diesel engines and parts and workshop support services.
Kanoo Machinery has gained a considerable reputation as an expert solutions provider through its personalised service and dependability in delivering first class machinery and equipment along with its associated support services to both Government and Private sector customers. The world-class products offered by Kanoo Machinery are backed by a strong and efficient after sales network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities throughout the Gulf and the Arabian Peninsula.
About The Kanoo Group
‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.
Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond
Our Mission
Delivering Sustainable Excellence
Our Values
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable
P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com
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