Leading Brazilian logistics operator Vix Logistica has turned to Kalmar as it expands its forklift fleet.

The company has placed an order for 18 heavy forklifts, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2015.

The order consists of eight Kalmar DCF300-12LB, two DCE120-6 and eight DCF200-12LB forklift trucks, adding to Vix’s existing Kalmar fleet of 16 heavy forklifts.

The equipment will be employed primarily on materials handling applications allied to steel products.

Vix is currently expanding to meet the growing needs of the industry.  The company offers a range of services including stowing cargo in ships, bonded cargo transportation, port building/cleaning, and cargo handling - all relying heavily on the use of forklifts.

The Kalmar F-Generation range meets all of the stringent regulations and business standards on exhaust emissions, lubrication waste, coatings, driver environment and noise levels.

Thomas Malmborg, vice president, forklift trucks at Kalmar, welcomes the order. "The fact they have specified Kalmar forklifts is a demonstration of our strong working relationship, and an endorsement of the quality of our equipment and technology," he says.

Vix director Luciano Werner, meanwhile, says Kalmar has once again provided an excellent solution.

"The Kalmar DCF range in particular utilises the latest technology to deliver a highly productive and cost-efficient solution to a broad spectrum of heavy handling applications. The combination of trucks in this order will allow us to meet all our operation's needs."

Kalmar would not reveal the value of the deal which will be supplied direct.