With the continuous rise in land and construction costs, maximising the potential of existing warehouse space has become more critical than ever. Optimising current facilities is not only the most cost-effective solution when a business space is getting tight, but also the most sustainable.
The Smarter, Sustainable Solution
Rather than building new facilities or relocating to new premises, the “improving and not moving” approach helps companies maximise their current space while reducing their environmental impact. Minimising your physical footprint cuts energy consumption for heating, lighting, and air conditioning, while avoiding the expense and bureaucracy of new builds or relocations.
With nearly three decades of experience, Irish manufacturer Combilift combines its versatile range of material handling solutions with intelligent warehouse design, helping businesses do more with less space — safely, efficiently, and profitably.
Customer application
One example of this in action is UN1F1ED2 Global Packaging Group, with headquarters in Massachusetts, which has a number of subsidiaries in Europe, including a site in Ireland. Its four Aisle Masters have ensured maximum storage density, with 3,000 pallet spaces now accommodated in a relatively small warehousing area in its premises. The trucks move easily within the 1900mm aisle widths and the very limited turning space at the end of the aisles. A further byproduct is improved productivity and faster operations. Warehouse and Logistics Manager Tomas Bernotas comments: “We have been able to reduce the number of forklifts thanks to the trucks’ ability to pick from racking and load directly to HGVs in the yard, speeding operations across the twelve-hour shifts that the trucks put in. Inside, their manoeuvrability enables them to move easily around the machinery in the production areas to take semi-finished or finished products to and from the storage bays.”
Optimising Vertical and Aisle Space
At the heart of this efficiency is the Aisle Master articulated forklift, engineered to optimise space utilisation, offering a safe and highly productive solution for high-density pallet storage.
Additionally, it replaces the need for multiple forklifts, such as counterbalance and reach trucks, eliminating the inefficiencies of double handling between indoor and outdoor operations. Thanks to the “truck to rack” capability and large rubber tyres, it seamlessly works on semi-rough or uneven floors, unlike traditional VNA models.
With the ability to operate in working aisle widths of just 1.6 metres and lift heights of up to 15 metres, the Aisle Master enables every centimetre of warehouse space—horizontal and vertical—to be used to its fullest potential.
Combilift’s Free Warehouse Planning Service
Combilift’s expertise extends beyond manufacturing forklifts. As CEO and Co-founder, Martin McVicar explains:
“We have always seen Combilift as much more than design engineers and manufacturers of forklifts and other handling solutions. Space is one of the most valuable assets our customers possess, and if our trucks can make it work better for them, in terms of storage density, then everyone benefits.”
Its experienced team of design engineers offers a free warehouse design and layout service, showing how to reconfigure facilities and increase storage density using Combilift’s innovative equipment.
By making simple adjustments—such as narrowing aisles, increasing racking height, and choosing the right material handling equipment—warehouses can boost storage capacity by up to 50% while enhancing efficiency and supporting sustainability goals.
Partner with the Experts
With 100,000 Combilift units operating in 85+ countries, the Irish manufacturer brings proven, real-world solutions to every project. Whether you’re running a small warehouse or a large-scale facility, Combilift’s expertise helps you maximise storage capacity, improve safety, and reduce operational costs.
Let Combilift’s experts show you how to make the most of your current facilities, while making your material handling operations safer and more efficient.
For more information, visit www.combilift.com
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