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Combilift celebrates 25 years of making lift trucks

Irish material handling equipment maker launches platforms for oversized products, long loads in narrow aisles, and telematics data.

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Lift truck manufacturer Combilift this week said it is celebrating its 25 years in business with three product launches, spanning equipment that can handle oversized products, long loads in narrow aisles, and telematics data. 

Monaghan, Ireland-based Combilift unveiled the Combi-LC, Combi-AGT, and Combi-Connect:


  • Combi-LC. Combilift announced its move into the offshore wind sector with the launch of a product designed to meet the load handling demands of largescale offshore wind manufacturers. The Combi-LC, designed at Combilift’s HQ and Manufacturing plant in Ireland, in collaboration with Siemens Gamesa, allows for the movement of wind turbine blades and towers through production stages and on to storage locations.
  • Combi-AGT. The company said users can deliver long loads in narrow aisles with the new Combi-AGT Autonomous Guided Forklift Truck. These autonomous truck solutions combine innovative technology to provide high productivity and safety. The Combi-AGT can operate autonomously in guided aisles and free-roaming while also featuring a manual driving option.
  • Combi-Connect. Combi-Connect is a telematic software product that provides customers with greater levels of insight into fleet management and usage, providing real-time data on fleet performance, including location tracking, usage analytics, and maintenance alerts. With this information at their fingertips, businesses can improve and enhance operational performance, the company said.



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