The new Nexen forklift has been assigned to handle the supply of wood to a brand new production line.

HLC (Wood Products) Ltd of Harleston in Norfolk has received its FGX25 Nexen forklift order, the first of the Nexen X-Range forklifts to be delivered since their launch onto the UK market (Forkliftaction.com News #427)

Waveney Forktrucks of Lowestoft was the dealer that delivered the 2.5 tonne forklift, fitted with a Nissan 33kW LPG engine and 4.8 metre (14.1 foot) triple mast with integral side-shift, to the family-owned business.

The new forklift has been assigned to handle the supply of wood to a brand new production line in which HLC has invested over GBP1 million (USD1.6 million).

HLC, which manufactures pallets and boxes, has a production capacity of 75,000 pallets a week.

It relies on its fleet of 16 forklifts - from 1.5 to 5 tonne capacitiy - to handle timber for its products. When an additional forklift was needed, HLC turned to Waveney Forktrucks, with which it has had a 20-year working relationship.

HLC's commercial manager Paul Lewis says the company operates "a very busy site", with the forklifts operating 80 hours a week over two shifts.

"Reliability is a key factor in order to meet our production deadlines," Lewis explains.