PSA Antwerp, the largest terminal operator in the port of Antwerp, has ordered a Sany reach stacker from Mertens Heftruck Service (MHS).

The order value is confidential and is the first reach stacker order from the port for MHS. The reach stacker has a 45 T capacity in the first row and 35 T in the second row. It will be used for container and general cargo handling.

PSA Antwerp says it chose Sany because of its excellent price-performance ratio. "Our last doubts vanished after a visit to the assembly hall of Sany in Bedburg, Germany. The next generation of reach stackers will not be built in China, but in Bedburg, close to Cologne. [The] central spare parts warehouse and the headquarters for Europe [is also located there]. "

MHS, which is located near the port of Antwerp, will provide after-sales support. The company, founded in 2005, became the exclusive dealer for Sany port equipment in Belgium and Luxembourg in 2012 (Forkliftaction.com News #566).

It also represents E-P Equipment and Skyjack aerial work platforms, and has used and long-term truck rental businesses.

MHS owner Jeroen Mertens says his company has sold "several different [Sany] machines" to its clients and expects to sell a few more in 2013.

The Sany Group, founded in 1989, has grown into one of China's largest equipment manufacturers. Its new European headquarters in Bedburg boasts a 10,000 sqm (107,6389 sqft.) assembly facility which produces Sany machinery with the "Made in Germany" stamp.