In 2009 Hyster marks 80 years in the materials handling business and today the company is still setting standards and delivering effective solutions for ports and terminals operations.

This ‘birthday’ provides an opportunity to reflect on the phenomenal success of the company since its beginnings in the North American lumber industry, in 1929; through its European expansion and its development into one of the strongest, industry leading materials handling equipment providers in the world today.

At this year’s TOC Europe (Terminal Operations Conference and Exhibition), a dedicated team of specialists from both Hyster Europe and the local distribution partner for Germany, Zeppelin, will be on-hand to answer questions and offer advice about how to optimise the handling and flow of containers and goods in ports and terminals. Hyster provides a full range of solutions suitable for various applications in ports and terminals, where reliability is essential; including dedicated empty and laden container handlers, reachstackers and a variety of forklift trucks.

In time-sensitive port operations, dependable equipment is essential to maintain the consistent flow of containers and goods. “Reachstackers, container handlers and big trucks are significant investments, and it is therefore critical for companies to make the right choice, to ensure that they generate the required return on investment, through maximising productivity and effectively managing operating costs” says, Antoon Cooijmans of Hyster.

Hyster is committed to continuous product development in order to meet the ever changing demands of customers’ handling needs, for example, this year sees the completion of the Hyster Fortens range of Internal Combustion engine trucks, with the addition of the new H8.0-9.0FT series. These new models introduce a wider choice for customers operating in this capacity segment and compliment Hyster’s current H8.00-9.00XM product offering. The new H8.0-9.0FT offers a medium-duty solution, ideally suited for industries such as paper, wood, beverage, metals, ports, automotive or construction materials.

The increased capacity, compact design particularly benefits operations with high attachment usage, ensuring that space, loads moved per hour and on-site efficiency is maximised to maintain low operating costs.

Hyster has a long established history in manufacturing dependable big trucks and container handlers for demanding 24/7 operations, at its factory in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Hyster’s products are supported by the most comprehensive independent distribution network in the industry, helping to maximise customer’s productivity and efficiency, and reduce overall operating costs.

About Hyster

 

HYSTER is one of the world's leading makers of forklift and warehousing trucks. With 70 years dedicated experience in the materials handling industry and an exclusive network of dealers, we believe we can provide lift truck users with a unique combination of quality products and after sales service.

 

Our aim is to ensure that your trucks are available when you need them, allowing you to concentrate on your core business.

 

In the 1950s, HYSTER established its European headquarter in England, and then built its forklift manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, Scotland, Ireland and Italy, as well as in Australia. In late 1950s, HYSTER invented "Monotrol Pedal Technology" which controls both directions and acceleration. This technology was one of the most advanced technologies and has been used in forklift industry till now. With the developing of its business, HYSTER has built 14 manufacturing plants all over the world with a 16% world market share.

 

HYSTER Company is the first U.S. lift truck manufacturer to receive ISO9002 registration. The Testing Center which was built in 1960s in Portland is the biggest and best equipped lift truck testing center in the world. Today customers consider the word "HYSTER" and "lift truck" to be synonymous. We, HYSTER China with such a proud heritage will strive hard to make sure that doesn't change.

 

Shanghai HYSTER has been active in China for many years. Our commitment to serving our customers has led us to make a major investment in China. A totally new, award winning manufacturing and servicing facility became operational in 1999. Besides manufacturing a range of HYSTER products at this facility, the national HYSTER distribution and service network is managed from this centrally situated facility which is located in the Pudong, Shanghai industrial zone.

 

HYSTER China Headquarter is located in Jinqiao, Pudong Shanghai. The plant was formally opened on April 8^th, 1999 with a 26,379m² facility and over 100 employees. It adopts latest DFT (Demand Flow Technology) in its manufacturing and management system for 2-3 ton diesel trucks followed by one new range of 1.5-2.5 ton electric truck.

 

HYSTER China will use its worldwide resources to serve the domestic and multinational corporations in China.