Award winning Acclaim Handling, headquartered in Purfleet in Essex has recently completed a deal with leading Nottinghambased security barrier manufacturer, Hardstaff Barriers, for two brand new Hyundai 80D-9 diesel, 8,000 kg, counter balance forklifts in a deal worth £132K.
The company also manage the National Barrier Asset on behalf of the National Counter Terrorism Police HQ (NCTPHQ), where the business manages and deploys a range of security barriers, barges and fencing for high-profile events such as State visits and Royal occasions. Hardstaff’s new Hyundai forklifts will be utilised in these operations.
The company’s new 8-tonne 80D-9 Hyundai fork trucks are loading vehicles in addition to installing security products and their workloads can vary. The machines can carry out long shifts when working on large highways or security installs – therefore the trucks needed to be robust and reliable.
After testing other models, the 80D-9 were best suited for our operation, and closest to the other machines we operate. Two of our operators visited a local quarry to see this model in operation – and they liked what they saw. Following negotiations with Acclaim – we signed the deal.”
Dave continued, “The machines’ performance has been very good in the short time in operation and we have had no issues affecting productivity. The 80D-9 model comes well equipped with lots of driver extras such as air con DAB Radio, Bluetooth, however, we did have safety extras installed by Acclaim prior to Delivery, these included Red Light Pedestrian Exclusion Zone lighting and additional lighting for operators.
The new machines have been well received and the opinion of the fork lift drivers is that the Hyundai is a very good piece of equipment.”
Hardstaff Barriers Dave Todd explained “By investing in our own fleet of specialist plant and vehicles, we are leading across our sectors including Highways, Perimeter Security & Hostile Vehicle Mitigation protecting major events including two Royal Weddings, and the visit of the President of the United States. We operate in wide range of other sectors including Aviation, Ports and Nuclear, delivering innovations and products for protection and delineation, ensuring safety of both workforce and general public. By providing an in-house expert capability we are very proud to be setting new standards, using very best enhanced safety technologies and increased efficiencies.”
Dave concluded, “As a business we heavily invest in the development of our teams and processes to ensure that we can deliver effective solutions for all our customers. Customers of ours include civil contractors, commercial property owners, government organisations, event organisers and private individuals. We believe that passion for doing a great job is what makes our business such a special place allowing us to innovate, evolve and grow in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Acclaim Handling’s Group Director, Sam Wood commented on the deal, he said, “Hardstaff Barriers are a progressive company who demand durable equipment backed by dependable service support. We are very appreciative they continue to choose Acclaim Handling and look forward to progressing a long and rewarding business relationship together.”