Le Mark Group Case Study: Moving On Up With Hyster & JCB
Le Mark Group
Now 36 years old, Le Mark has become an internationally renowned family run business, specialising in tapes, labels, vinyl and sprung floors as well as crew wear under the Dirty Rigger™ brand. With around 55 members of staff and dealing with around 6000 orders per month, expansion was clearly the next step.
The Requirement
When Le Mark opened it’s third warehouse to help cope with international demand and increase storage capacity, it quickly became apparent that they’d need additional equipment to help with the movement of goods.
Not only did any equipment they brought in need to be able to manoeuvre easily in the space between the racking, but also be able to lift weights over 1200 kilos at height.
According to Dave Coleman, Warehouse and Logistics Manager; ‘Le Mark required a forklift as we have three warehouses and a forklift is in constant use. Our decision to hire the current forklift was due to the fact we needed a newer model and it had to be electric.’
The Solution
Hitec Lift Trucks was among the companies considered and worked hard to understand just what Le Mark wanted to achieve. This enabled us to offer a J1.6 XN Hyster forklift and a JCB 1930 scissor lift as a potential solution. Adam Lantsbery, Sales Director of Hitec, was personally involved in helping Le Mark;
‘It was important for us to know the ins and outs of Le Mark’s needs; speaking with the team was vital to us establishing just what equipment would be right for them and whether or not they would require it permanently or just on the short term’.
Wonderful Feedback
When asked if he was pleased with the product and service received, Dave Coleman revealed that he was delighted;
‘Hitec were chosen as we were disappointed with the previous company we used, also because you were local and we had heard good reports about Hitec. We are more than happy with the forklift and the scissor lift and would be lost without both.’
Improved Speed And Quality
The forklift has allowed for quicker loading and unloading of trucks which previously would have needed to be done with a pallet truck.
Also, certain pallets don’t need to be unloaded as they can now be stored at height; keeping the goods safe and allowing for better accessibility for bulk orders.
Production Has Risen
The inclusion of the scissor lift means that high level products can be reached with ease and goods are less likely to be damaged.
The forklift allows for quick storage, loading and unloading of pallets onto trucks, as well as reaching heights for additional storage.
Better Business Manoeuvrability
By having a forklift that is able to lift weight at height, the business has been able to store more goods, enabling them to better keep up with demand.
The scissor lift has also allowed for more manoeuvrability as if picking is required at height, it’s easier, safer and quicker than using the rolling stairs.
