Kalmar receives order from Steveco
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order from Suomen Satamatekniikka Oy, a subsidiary of Finnish port operator Steveco, for a new fleet of cargo handling equipment.
The order comprises four Kalmar ESC440 straddle carriers, ten Kalmar TR618i terminal tractors, four Kalmar DCF80-6 -light forklift trucks with a lifting capacity of eight tonnes, and two DCG180-12 heavy forklift trucks with a lifting capacity of 18 tonnes.
Henri Kuitunen, chief executive at Steveco, said: “With cargo volumes at our terminals growing, we require equipment that delivers high performance and reliability combined with low operating and maintenance costs, and this is precisely what Kalmar machines give us.
“Kalmar’s responsive local technical support keeps our operations running smoothly around the clock, all year round. We are very pleased to be able to continue our long-standing relationship with Kalmar by renewing our equipment fleet.”
Santtu Tanskanen, market area director, Finland at Kalmar, added: “Throughout the years we have enjoyed a tight working relationship with Steveco, and are happy to be able to support Steveco once again in its development plans in enhancing their operations.”
Delivery is scheduled to take place during late 2016, early 2017.
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