Wood

A traditional industry embracing future technologies

Made Smarter, a £20 million initiative, running until March 2021, supports SME manufactures, in the wood sector, in the adoption of new digital technologies.

Transform your greatest challenges into opportunities

Many businesses are now investing in a range of industrial technologies, Data analytics, Artificial intelligence, 3D-printing and robotics to name just a few. By adopting digital capability across the entire Wood lifecycle, it can not only help to increase their productivity and export rate, it can support job creation and provide new skills for its workforces.
Embracing technology within a traditional sector is supporting manufacturers, suppliers and customers to achieve their sustainability efforts across this circular industry.

Load variation

Loose logs, raw and finished wood products vary significantly in type, shape, size and weight presenting particular handling challenges.

Handling load variety with minimum risk of damage.

Power pile slope carriage offer increased tilting capability of +/-4°
Simultaneous fork positioning to help stabilise loose loads.
Levelling forks offer a height adjustment of +/-100mm.

A wide range of attachments help combat rough terrain and stability issues. A capable truck with the right configuration and correct front-end attachment is the solution.

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Sustainability

Alternative fuel solutions are being driven by customer demand to support environment and sustainability efforts across customers, businesses, manufacturers and suppliers.

Desire for greater sustainability.

Increased emphasis on emission reduction and to support environmental efforts across the supply chain.
Reliable, affordable, and clean energy access is a key to achieving ambitious CO2 emission targets.
Two main technological pathways for CO2 reduction; smart usage of CO2 and direct CO2 avoidance

Increased usage of more capable electric trucks and alternative power solutions reduces environmental impact.

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Object and pedestrian detection

Running safe operations is a top priority in all stages of the wood industry life cycle.

Advanced technology and systems can help mitigate incidents occurring.

Lighting systems mark the way
Sensor systems assist the driver with spatial awareness.
Telematics systems record and report activity in real time.

Improving awareness of forklift truck drivers, and pedestrians working nearby, may help reduce incidents. Telematics system can aid in providing best practice operations.

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Excel with game changing solutions.

Embracing new technologies across the entire wood industry lifecycle.

Proven approaches to increase productivity.

Innovations to help reduce downtime and improve safety - ultimately lowering your operating costs.

Forklifts play an important role in planning operations at MM-Wood in Finland.

MM-Wood focuses on planning and strength grading sawn timber as a contractual partner of Hartman Iron Ltd and JPJ-Wood Oy which is situated adjacent to the planning mill.

Wood Wholesaler Holz-Tusche Depends on Cost-Effective Hyster Trucks

For more than 30 years, wood wholesaler Holz Tusche has been using Hyster® forklift trucks. Not only because purchasing and maintaining the trucks is cost-effective, but also due to the trucks’ robustness and durability.

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Better and faster every day with Hyster forklifts

Fruytier has been a family business since 1946, processing softwood (spruce, Douglasspar). Fruytier processes more than 1 million m3 of wood annually and is one of the top 20 softwood sawmills in Europe. It has branches in Belgium, France and Germany covering more than 120 hectares and employs around 680 people.

The Hyster lift trucks provides lower operating costs and maintenance costs

Frampal specializes in the production of wooden pallets and was founded in 1997 by Eddy Nagy, who is still the manager and employs 5 people. With more than 30 years of experience in the sector, Eddy Nagy is a true specialist. With Frampal he delivers wooden pallets for many companies in the region.

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Services and support you can depend on

Hyster has tough trucks for your operation - plus the service and support to back them up.

Fleet Management

Customise. Optimise.

Hyster® forklift truck dealers understand customers’ business and are professionals who can assist in selecting the right forklift truck, as well as providing the most comprehensive support and service in the industry.

Financing

Flexible Financing

Assistance in funding the Hyster® forklift trucks you need now

HYSTER APPROVED USED PROGRAMME

AFFORDABILITY, RELIABILITY AND HIGH PERFORMANCE

Quality refurbished forklift equipment, offering affordability, reliability, and high performance.

Rentals

In-stock units for immediate rental

Start back strong with the right equipment

Lift Truck Parts

Our Value Advantage

Hyster®-approved means quality parts you can count on, available when you need them and at a competitive price.

Hyster Trucks - Wood Industry - Fruytier

Fruytier group has fully mastered the process of the timber industry from sourcing of round wood all the way to the delivery of the finished product. Fruytier Group provides its partners with sawn wood for structures, packaging industry, siding and outside decking in Spruce and Douglas Fir from mainly local timber sources (FSC®/PEFC). Fruytier Group is a reliable partner as well for sawmill by-products such as pellets for heating, sawdust, chips and bark.

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Working collaboratively with our customers allows us to deliver tailored solutions that are right first time. Building insight and expertise through valued partnerships allows us to understand your industry as well as you do.

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