Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe nv (HHIE) is a widely recognised leader in the global forklift market.
Through highly advanced factory automation, a zero-tolerance quality control inspection system and innovative engineering we offer a wide range of forklift equipment to satisfy the demands of our customers. We manufacture over 90 models of forklifts and warehouse equipment. HHIE markets its products through a qualified network of over 60 dealers in more than 30 countries.
At IMHX Birmingham HHIE will kick off the world premiere of its warehouse equipment.
Another milestone in the history of Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe is the move to a new headquarters in 2017. The headquarters will be based in Belgium (Tessenderlo) with a surface area of 81,000m².
The dealer network in the UK is expanding and sales are following.
Peter Neujens, Sales Manager Forklift Division, at Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe, speaks to Warehouse & Logistics News about the forthcoming IMHX exhibition.
Warehouse & Logistics News – Peter, can you talk us through the different products and services Hyundai provides?
Hyundai Heavy Industries comprises seven business divisions:
• 36.7% shipbuilding
• 18.2% offshore & engineering
• 17.1% industrial plant & engineering
• 10.2% electro electric system
• 9.1% forklifts & construction equipment
• 7.3% engine machinery
• 1.3% green energy & ETC
Specifically for the forklift division, Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe offers the following products:
FORKLIFTS
3-wheel Electric Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
3-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks with load capacity up to 2,000 kg. (1 to 2 tonnes)
4-wheel Electric Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
4-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks with load capacity up to 5,000 kg. (1.6 to 5 tonnes)
Diesel Counterbalance Trucks
Diesel Counterbalance Forklift Trucks. We offer excellent performance and simple machine operation in a comfortable workspace. (1.5 to 8 tonnes)
Heavy Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
Counterbalance Forklift Trucks with load capacity up to 25 tonnes with great cost-effectiveness. (11 to 25 tonnes)
LPG Counterbalance Forklift Trucks
LPG Counterbalance Forklift Trucks with loading capacity up to 7 tonnes. (1.5 to 7 tonnes)
WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT
Electric pallet trucks Small, manoeuvrable, with load capacity up to 2.2 tonnes.
Pallet Stackers & Lifters With few space and packed warehouses, precision and manoeuvrability is the key.
Tow trucks
Maximise the productivity of your business with Hyundai’s full range of powerful and agile electric towing and platform trucks.
Reach trucks
The Hyundai reach trucks are rugged, productive, lean and mean lifting machines.
WLN – What kinds of businesses in what industry sectors are your solutions aimed at? What specific needs do they target?
FORKLIFTS
Industry sectors: The forklift range focuses on the logistics and distribution, warehouses, agriculture, timber, construction, load and carry, beverage, rental market and ports applications
WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT
Industry sectors: Logistics and warehousing industry, automotive, production facilities.
Our broad range of machines allows us to cater for a wide array of industries.
Now that we are launching our new Hyundai warehouse equipment range, we will be a crucial partner in supplying logistics services for a wide range of applications and industries. HHIE is one of the few players in the market offering such a wide product range.
WLN – When was your business established? Who owns the company now? Which other countries do you operate in besides the UK?
• 1985 – Foundation of Hyundai Heavy Industries in Ulsan, South Korea
• 1995 – Opening of European Hyundai Heavy Industries head office in Europe
• Hyundai Heavy Industries is a global player with subsidiaries all over the world and is stock market listed.
WLN – What sets your company apart as a supplier in your sector? Why should busy professionals from the warehouse and logistics industry take time out to visit your stand at IMHX? What is your overall message to visitors?
Though HHIE is a global player, we are still a challenger on the UK forklift market. This implies that we try harder and try to cater to the needs of our (potential) customers – ranging from the SME with one or two forklifts to the big international accounts with a whole fleet of forklifts.
WLN – What will visitors be able to see on your stand at this year’s show? Which of your core products and solutions are you presenting? Are you launching anything new at IMHX?
The machine list at IMHX includes:
FORKLIFTS:
1. 15BTR-9, battery truck
2. 15BT-9 (demo), battery truck
3. 35DA-9, diesel forklift
4. 80D-9, diesel forklift
5. 25BH-9, battery forklift
6. 50DA-9, diesel forklift
WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT:
7. 16BRJ-9, sit on reach truck
8. 18EP, power pedestrian pallet truck, warehouse equipment, world premiere
9. 20EPR, power ride-on pallet truck, warehouse equipment, world premiere
10. 15ES, electric pedestrian pallet stacker, warehouse equipment, world premiere
11. 15ESR, electric ride on pallet stacker, warehouse equipment, world premiere
Hyundai forklift will introduce at IMHX its new warehousing equipment and reach trucks, allowing you to rule the warehouse! In addition, check out the demo area for our 15BT-9 battery truck.
WLN – Is this your first time exhibiting at IMHX? If you’ve been there before, what are you doing that’s different to last time?
Our Hyundai booth will again demonstrate its usual quality and welcoming atmosphere. In the demo area, our 15BT-9 battery truck will defend our colours.
WLN – The last IMHX was in 2013. How have your customers’ needs changed since then? What are the biggest pressures your clients face these days? How are you addressing these?
Customers nowadays want even more peace of mind when purchasing new machines. For some forklift machines we therefore extended our warranty so that besides the usual two years/ 3000 hours full warranty, we now offer also an extended powertrain warranty (three years/6000 hours from factory)
WLN – How do your products and solutions address today’s increased emphasis on safety and environmental impact in warehousing and logistics? Will you be highlighting this aspect of your offering at the show?
The new warehouse equipment range (12 machines in total) comprise the following features:
• Speed limiter as of predefined heights
• Some models have curve control systems
• Renowned western components
WLN – Thanks to technology, suppliers to this industry are getting much faster with their responses to customer enquiries. How soon after IMHX can visitors to your stand expect to receive a ‘live’ quote for using your solutions in their businesses?
Our UK and Ireland dealers will be present during IMHX ensuring a smooth follow-up. If the dossier is complete, we expect a quick turn around time.
WLN – And finally, it’s three years to the next IMHX. Where do you see your market sector and your company going in that time?
We expect to double our sales in the UK within the next three years.
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