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News Release from: Electricars
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 November 2002
Big order for materials handling
vehicles
Materials handling vehicle specialist Electricars has been awarded a contract to supply 80 electric vehicles to Barloworld, including tow tractors, platform trucks and road vehicles
The quality and reliability of Midlands based materials handling vehicle specialists Electricars has been recognised in a contract to supply 80 electric vehicles to Barloworld to operate on a contract hire basis The order includes tow tractors, platform trucks and road vehicles from Electricars' new range, all designed to offer a cost effective, quiet and fume- free solution to a wide range of materials handling requirements
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 18 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The contract was awarded to Electricars based on four main criteria - quality, reliability, after-sales service and guaranteed delivery schedules - all of which Electricars were able to demonstrate through their expertise in electric vehicle manufacture which stretches back over 50 years.
The range of tow tractors offers towing capacities from 1.5 to 20 tonnes (the tractors for Barloworld will be three tone and six tonne versions) while the capacity to fabricate a wide range of different bodies, often to customers' own specifications, ensures Electricars vehicles can be used in many varied environments, from general industrial applications to airports, railways, health authorities, hospitals and theme parks.
Commenting on the award of the contract, Reg Mason, MD of Electricars, said - "We are delighted to be working with Barloworld on this particular project.
Electric vehicles are widely recognised as the ideal solution for short working cycles and situations where engine fumes might otherwise pose a problem.
Contract hire is a popular option, offering the peace of mind of a guaranteed maintenance and service package.".
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