Flexi EURO ready for fast lane

A leading UK Formula One motor racing team has selected Flexi as its parts store forklift.

The electric-powered Flexi EURO articulated forklift, fitted with non-marking tyres and painted brilliant white, will handle the expensive component parts used on the million-dollar racing cars. The EURO will also be used to handle other high-tech diagnostic equipment and tools.

The EURO was painted white to fit in with professional racing's clean-room environment.

While Flexi did not name its new customer, only the McLaren team has facilities in Woking.

John Maguire, sales and marketing director of Narrow Aisle Flexi, says the F1 team decided to change to the Flexi EURO after seeing it in action.

"The client has used articulated trucks at its operation in Woking for a number of years, but decided to change supplier after seeing the Flexi EURO's high build quality.

"The client needed a forklift capable of operating safely and efficiently at all times because of the very expensive - almost space-age - components that it has to handle," he says. "After trials, it was felt that the team's needs were best met by the Flexi EURO."

McLaren is currently leading the Formula One constructor tally, one point ahead of Ferrari, but it's unlikely the forklift choice has influenced the results.