VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT

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The EIE Group provides best-in-class materials handling and industrial equipment. CEO Gary Neubert expands on the Group’s total solutions offering for the waste management and recycling industries.

Please expand on EIE Group’s total solutions offering for the waste management sector.

GN 600SA Holdings has been a household name in waste management solutions for the past 53 years. Urbanisation has resulted in the overproduction of waste, negatively affecting the environment. It is for this reason that we align ourselves with the best-quality products to ensure optimal usage under extreme conditions. Our product offering includes refuse compactors, hooklifts and skiploaders.

How does 600SA fit into the EIE Group?

600SA forms part of the EIE Group and the JSE-listed enX Group of companies. 600SA offers a complete solution for all materials handling needs, providing life-time value for its customers. Our Cleaning and Waste Division specifically focuses on the waste management and recycling industry.

What are the key products marketed in the waste management and recycling segments?

Our Oracki and Usimeca refuse compactors are designed for refuse collection companies and municipalities operating in urban waste collection. Different volume options are available. The ORV series, which works on the principle of container loading or manual loading, can meet the requirements of our customers at the highest level.

Our VDL skiploaders are specifically developed around the concepts of reach and stability. The hexagonal lifting arms can be operated independently, offering maximum flexibility. The buckling shape of the lifting arms also contributes to efficient manoeuvring in confined spaces. Even inclined containers are easy to lift and place.

We support the recycling industry with the latest addition of our VDL hooklift. It boasts quick and convenient loading, tipping and unloading, with a high degree of operational reliability and efficiency. The user-friendly design also offers hydraulic and pneumatics operation from inside the truck cab.

What are some of the common mistakes in selecting a forklift?

Choosing the right forklift is important for your business. It affects everything from operation costs and productivity to employee morale and stock management. There are a large range of forklifts, with each one being designed for specific jobs.

Your business environment will influence the type of forklift, tyre selection and fuel type. Consider the floor surface and conditions the forklift will be working in.

Load capacity should be taken into consideration. What stock will the forklift be handling, what is your average load weight, what is the heaviest load you need to lift, and what is the width of your loads? The type of load also matters, as there are specific forklift attachments that can enhance a standard forklift and help you move the load more efficiently.

There are three types of fuel options – electric, gas or diesel. Electric forklifts will cost more initially, but you will reap the rewards over time, as they have a longer lifespan and cheaper consumption compared to other types of forklifts. Operating very quietly and producing no emissions, they are recommended for working indoors or in cold climates. Gas or diesel forklifts can lift much bigger loads and move faster. Diesel forklifts are recommended if the forklift will be used for heavy lifting or outdoors.

We offer a wide variety of CT Power forklifts to meet customer requirements. Our services include long- and short-term rentals, service and maintenance contracts, sales of new and used equipment and parts, load testing, and battery bay management.