CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 13 NOVEMBER 2014 AT 9 AM (EET)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for three Kalmar Gloria reachstackers and one Kalmar empty container handler to PD Ports' Teesport facility in the United Kingdom. The order was signed in July 2014 with delivery in December 2014.
Jerry Hopkinson, PD Ports Managing Director - Bulks and Port Services said, "Kalmar's innovative technology, especially in the new cabin, was an important factor in our decision. At PD Ports, health and safety is our number one priority and these new machines will help us to further promote a safe working environment for our employees." The deal also reflects the port's focus on an ever improving service for customers, as well as increased throughput and enhanced efficiency.
PD Ports is an award-winning ports and logistics business that offers end-to-end supply chain solutions. Headquartered in northeast England, the company operates at several key UK ports and logistics centres, and has a growing European presence.
The fifth-generation Gloria (DRG450) reachstackers offer customers market-leading productivity and lifetime value. The product of decades of research and development, Gloria is now regarded as the industry's most innovative and reliable reachstacker, with significantly lower maintenance requirements and downtime than competing machines.
For drivers, the Kalmar EGO cabin offers an all-new operating experience with a panoramic view, intuitive interfaces and ergonomically designed controls. With Gloria's technology delivering an improved operator experience, safety standards have been considerably improved, including a reversing camera with integrated proximity sensors and a tyre-pressure monitoring system.
Further information for the press:
Dave Patterson, Market Area Director, Kalmar UK and Ireland, tel. +44 16 91 62 31 00
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled EUR 3.2 billion in 2013 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd under symbol CGCBV. www.cargotec.com