Coastweek-- Listed Company Car and General has been appointed by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) as the distributor of Toyota forklifts in East Africa.

The Toyota 8 Series forklifts were unveiled by Keigo Morikawa, the TICO Regional Manager, Middle East and Africa and Vijay Gidoomal the Car and General Managing Director.

Keigo Morikawa said, “With Kenya’s growing economy, the industrial sector needs complete material handling solutions which are more responsive to the market demand.

Toyota Industries Corporation brings to the country a quality range of lifting equipment for outside and indoor use for warehouses, production lines and factories.”

The forklift series ranges from one to seven tonnes with a choice of diesel and petrol models that can lift to a height of 14.8 metres.

The forklifts are all equipped with SAS technology (System of Active Stability) that actively helps reduce the risk of forklifts accidents.

Speaking at the launch, Joseph Ng’ang’a, the Business Manager at Car and General explained,

“SAS constantly monitors forklift operations and automatically takes corrective action when it senses factors that could lead to forklift, or load instability.
 
 Coastweek-- Listed Company Car and General has been appointed by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) as the distributor of Toyota forklifts in East Africa.  Keigo Morikawa [left], the TICO Regional Manager, Middle East and Africa explains the features of the forklifts to Kenneth Mbugua [right] the Production Manager of Ubbink East Africa during the launch.

“It has several advanced functions that work together to keep driver and loads safe.

“The swing lock cylinder allows the rear axle to lock automatically if the forklift becomes unstable during a turn. This prevents a side tip-over by adjusting the forklifts centre of gravity.

“The forklifts also have a mast front and rear tilt angle control to monitor load height and mast position and adjust to protect driver and the load. The fork levelling control levels the forks at 90 degrees at the touch of a button making it easier and faster to move loads. While the active steering synchroniser ensures that the steering wheels and forklift wheels are always aligned correctly so drivers always know which direction the forklift will move.”

“SAS functions help protect the condition of the forklift by preventing accidents and reducing wear and tear, safeguards driver and goods and enhances driver confidence as it makes handling operations simpler and more efficient.

“With nearly 70 years of experience, TICO is known for their complete range of warehouse equipment which is safe and efficient, giving good value for money,” Ng’ang’a concluded.