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materials handling

Barloworld Handling hosts
international Hyster conference

Hyster dealers from almost all countries
in Africa and as far afield as Turkey and

Saudi Arabia travelled to Stellenbosch
at the end of April for an international
conference showcasing the latest in lift truck
development and technology from Hyster and

its sister brand UTILEV.

NAMED ‘SETTING the Standard’, the Delegates at the conference were given the
conference was hosted by southern African
Hyster dealer Barloworld Handling in opportunity to inspect and drive the latest
conjunction with Hyster and UTILEV.
lift trucks from Hyster.
James Newman, area business director
Middle East and Africa of Hyster-Yale Group, strive to make a difference for our customers.
manufacturer of Hyster and UTILEV, said: “The By investing in a highly skilled and focused
broad attendance at this conference shows team we are able to offer the high levels of
the strength of the Hyster and UTILEV dealer service associated with a quality product such
network in Africa and the Middle East. A prime as Hyster.”
example of this is Barloworld Handling, the
oldest dealer in the network with close to Robert O’Donoghue, UTILEV director at
90 years of partnership with Hyster. Through Hyster-Yale Group, described Barloworld
innovative solutions and high service levels, Handling as one of the most successful
Barloworld Handling has established itself UTILEV dealers in the Africa Middle East
as a forward-thinking market leader in local region. “Through the strength of its sales,
materials handling, committed to growing the service and parts teams, Barloworld Handling
Hyster and UTILEV footprint further in years has truly set the standard and is geared to
to come by delivering value-adding solutions meet whatever the future in materials handling
to both existing and new customers.” holds.”

Four years ago, Hyster-Yale Group added After the conference, Barloworld Handling
UTILEV utility forklifts to its range to help brought its entire sales force together for a
provide for the needs of users looking for two-day training and testing session on Hyster
an affordable answer to simple, everyday and UTILEV products.
materials handling needs, but with superior
backup and support. “Barloworld Handling offers value-adding
integrated solutions built around a full range
Robin Albany, general manager aftermarket of lift trucks and auxiliary equipment, and
at Barloworld Handling, presented an overview tailors these to individual customer needs.
of local operations to the assembled dealers. Exciting new and upcoming solutions will
“As the first materials handling company in help customers ensure the even more efficient
South Africa to offer a 24-hour call centre, we use of their resources, aimed at reducing
commit to having a technician on site within operating costs and increasing productivity,”
four hours,” he said. “Furthermore, for major said Mazibuko. •
customers, we offer on-site technicians who
help to keep lift truck fleets up and running
in the most demanding and time-sensitive
applications.”

Boikanyo Mazibuko, deputy CEO at
Barloworld Handling, added: “Through
our core values of integrity, excellence,
commitment, sustainability and teamwork, we

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