JULY/AUGUST 2019 FORKLIFTS
levels and automatically arrange a top up when
needed, so they never run out. The FLTs are
each fitted with their own LPG cylinder, and
drivers can easily refill them in just 30 seconds
using electric dispensing units. This means heavy
lifting is avoided, it reduces costly downtime and
also significantly improves safety for employees
on-site.
Reducing the site’s carbon footprint
Committed to reducing its carbon footprint,
QV Foods continues to invest in LPG-powered
forklifts instead of diesel, in a bid to reduce
carbon emissions, as well as PM10 particles for
improved air quality. As well as being cleaner,
LPG doesn’t leave soot on valuable food produce
and eliminates any risk of costly spillages. It is
also more powerful than the electric equivalent,
making it the perfect choice for FLTs managing
heavy lifting.
“Another major driver for our move was the
one-to-one customer service we’ve received
from Flogas,” adds Bird. “The team listened to
our needs, and provided a tailored solution that www.flogas.co.uk
really works for us. The best bit is, we know
we’re in safe hands and we have continued
support that we can rely on, which is what
you need in a business like ours.”
A Flogas-only supply
“We’re so pleased with the results of our
recent switch and the customer service
we’ve received; we’re actually now looking to
convert our food production area to Flogas too,”
concludes Bird. “This area of the business has
a large cooker, which needs 1,500 litres of LPG
per week to part-cook potatoes for ready meals.
The idea is to move to a Flogas-only supply.”
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