HIAB Secures major order for Waltco Tail Lifts in the US Market

HIAB secures EUR 7.3M WALTCO tail lift order from major US discount store, emphasizing ease of operation and safety features

HIAB Secures major order for Waltco Tail Lifts in the US Market

Hudiksvall, Sweden- Hydrauliska Industri AB (Hiab)., a manufacturer of loader cranes, demountable container handlers, forestry cranes, truck-mounted forklifts and tail lifts, is a part of Cargotec Corporation., has received order for WALTCO tail lifts in the US worth EUR 7.3 million from a major discount store. The bulk of the equipment was delivered in H1 2024, and the order was scheduled in Cargotec's orders received in Q1 2024.

The reputable WALTCO client has thousands of locations throughout the United States. Before being delivered to the customer, bodybuilders and original equipment manufacturers will install the specified tail lifts on trailers. Retail merchandise will be delivered to their storefronts via the trailers.

Ease of operation and added safety features

The tail lifts that were ordered are from the WALTCO WDV series, which is the industry's best heavy-duty railgate and has few maintenance needs and is easy to operate. When not in use, the platform may be easily stored over the back door and lowered to make dock loading simple. The WALTCO WDV railgates come equipped with extra safety features including a slip-resistant platform and platform warning lights that flash automatically while the liftgate is in operation.

Mr. James Peck, Director, Business Line Tail Lifts, Hiab. said that, We are happy to fulfill this sizable order for a cherished, long-time client. This demonstrates our commitment to providing top-notch, dependable, and secure products, supported by industry-leading technical assistance and parts availability in every state. Our Ohio production facility assembles the WDV railgates, which we can provide quickly to satisfy client requests.