Hyster demonstrated laden and empty container handlers used in ports and terminals.

Over 400 people visited a former airbase outside Düsseldorf, Germany last month to view the latest technologies and developments on show at the Hyster HUB Event. Like Linde Material Handling and Doosan Industrial Vehicle, Hyster had decided not to participate at CeMAT in Hannover, Germany

Distribution partners from the global Hyster network, customers and international trade press witnessed live simulations showing off Hyster expertise in a variety of applications. The role of materials handling equipment in the transfer of goods from ship to shore was also highlighted.

"Live product demonstrations in simulated real-life applications were designed to demonstrate our in-depth approach to understanding and responding to the specific handling challenges of major industries," says Kate Pointeau, Hyster brand manager.

The event took place in Weeze, near the German-Dutch border, not far from the manufacturing plant in Nijmegen, where Hyster trucks over 7 T in capacity and container handling trucks are manufactured for the global market. Hyster says the venue, which is currently being used for the testing of heavy capacity trucks and container handlers, offered a great environment in which to showcase big trucks in action.

Hyster demonstrated laden and empty container handlers used in ports and terminals.

The event also saw the introduction of a range of Hyster tyre handlers, for changing of giant tyres, for example, on heavy-duty mining trucks.

Also new to market is the Hyster H16XM-12 truck, which provides 16 T lift at a 1,200 mm (3.9 ft.) load centre.

Further live demonstrations included paper reel handling and paper bale handling with specially adapted Fortens trucks. Mobile accommodation containers were lifted and transported at the event using a special spreader.

A VNA truck was also demonstrated along with the new Hyster reach truck. The automated Hyster tow tractor for manufacturing operations was also seen for the first time.

During the event, the important role of partnership and co-operation with partners was also emphasised. UK-based engine supplier Cummins focused on the Stage IV/Tier 4 final regulations and low emissions. Cummins engines are used in the Hyster Big Truck range.

Spreader supplier ELME, based in Sweden, exhibited its latest developments, showing how to improve productivity in container handling applications.

Trelleborg Wheel Systems, also based in Sweden, showed some of the tyres, rims and wheels used in Hyster products, while a focus on oils and lubricants, and how to manage fluid costs was presented by Netherlands-based Shell. Italian attachments supplier Bolzoni Auramo Meyer exhibited a paper roll clamp and highlighted the suitability of Hyster products for a wide range of front-end attachments.

A range of Hyster aftermarket services and products were also represented, including Hyster Financial Services, UNISOURCE and Hyster Tracker, a wireless asset management system.