Hire and Rental News - May 2018

53 HIRE AND RENTAL NEWS • MAY 2018 HIRE18 PREVIEW Designed around the user’s expectations of simplicity, comfort, reliability, efficiency and lowering operating cost, the MEs/ MI's tyres, engine power and robustness of the machines were heavily designed for intensive use for operators. Canning Vale,WA scrap metal recycling service provider, Mel Valentine of Runabout Metals purchased two Manitou MI forklifts to help him provide services to home and business owners in WA. Mel first purchased a Manitou MI 45 G to help with efficiency in the warehouse. The MI 45 G is a gas-propelled lift truck with a 4.5 tonne capacity, capable of indoor and outdoor operations and has ease of manoeuvrability and performance. Mel in particular liked the efficiency of the machine and said MIs are “one of the best forklifts he has driven.” “Equipped with a honeycomb roof and providing all-round visibility for safety performing operations as well as the Manitou celebrates 10,000 MI forklifts sold worldwide Since the launch of its MI Industrial Forklift Trucks into Australia in 2013, Manitou Australia has sold 10,000 of the MEs/MIs worldwide. manoeuvrability provided by its inching pedal for approaching loads, The M1 ensures accurate movement, in particular for raised loads up to 3m,” Mel said. He was so pleased with the MI 45 G, Mel then went on to purchase the MI 30 G. “Both machines offer adjustable and accessible controls, optimal visibility and with ease of maintenance, robustness and reliability as a standard it’s a no brainer the Manitou MI Forklifts are a success." Manitou – www.manitou.com/en/ – Stand 56 As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Manitou Australia supports the Modified Rugby Program (MRP); a new, modified form of touch- only rugby, developed by GingerCloud Foundation. The MRP allows children with a learning and perceptual disability to experience the thrill of playing rugby. While many have never been able to play a team sport before, MRP ensures each child has their own club Player Mentor on the field supporting them. Manitou supports Modified Rugby Program Manitou – www.manitou.com/en/ – Stand 56 The MRP was under discussion at the annual Oceania dealer meeting on the Gold Coast in February With higher input costs for electricity biting into margins, opting for a reliable and energy efficient compressed air system has never been so important! Our engineers are continually pushing the boundaries of compressed air technology to deliver even more compressed air for less energy consumption - effectively shrinking our customers’energy costs! When you choose a KAESER MOBILAIR portable compressor, you can be assured that from design to manufacture, it has been developed for optimum efficiency, reliability and ease of maintenance. And, all KAESER products are ready to take advantage of the future-orientated benefits of Industrie 4.0. From the smallest to the largest compressed air requirement, we’ve got you covered, all backed up with 24/7 and nationwide service support. Want to shrink your energy costs? Find out how with KAESER. 1800 640 611 www.kaeser.com.au KAESER HP_HRIA_May 18.indd 1 31/01/2018 4:12:40 PM