Pallet Track

Nigel Parkes, Pallet Track managing director, highlights the importance of Calor to his operation: "Lifting and loading pallets is a core part of our business so it is imperative that our forklift trucks are powered by a fuel source that is both reliable and flexible."

Calor LPG provides the peace of mind that if a forklift truck runs out of gas it can be refuelled in minutes. "When considering potential fuel options my concern was flexibility and downtime. I know that if a truck runs out of LPG it is a quick and simple procedure to refuel," adds Nigel Parkes.

"Running electric forklift trucks is not so easy - you have to manage the lengthy recharging process, and if this is not done properly, you face the risk of non-operational fork trucks."

Environmental issues were another factor Pallet Track had to consider. As well as delivering goods on time, part of its commitment to its customers is to deliver all goods in a clean and presentable state.

"I didn’t even contemplate diesel, the particulate emissions are just too high. It would cover our products in soot and I wouldn’t want my staff working in those conditions"

Calor has recently installed two, 2,000 litre bulk tanks to power Pallet Track’s fleet of six Jungheinrich machines. "The tanks provide a constant and more economical source of LPG," says Nigel Parkes."It makes the whole re-fuelling process a lot quicker and easier by eliminating the need to handle individual cylinders."

He concludes: "Calor held our hand throughout the installation process and provided refuelling training for all our operators. This kind of service assured me that I was dealing with an industry expert."

Calor’s Forklift Truck Specialist Jason Whitwell says the benefits if running on LPG are clear “LPG continues to grow as a preferred fuel as forklift truck operators realise its advantages over diesel and electric. By working with Calor, the installation can be handled smoothly and efficiently with technical advice on hand to meet any business changes. Calor provides peace of mind, allowing customers to concentrate on their business.”

For added reassurance Calor takes complete responsibility of its tank maintenance providing a 24 hour, 365 day emergency call out service. In addition the delivery drivers carry out visual inspections every time the tank is refilled, a comforting feature in today's health and safety conscious material handling industry.

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