Security barrier manufacturer takes on two heavy forklifts

Hardstaff Barriers manages the National Barrier Asset on behalf of the National Counter Terrorism Police HQ (NCTPHQ). The firm deploys this range of security barriers, barges and fencing for high-profile events such as State visits and Royal occasions. Hardstaff’s new Hyundai forklifts will be utilised in these operations.

They are used for loading vehicles in addition to installing security products and their workloads can vary. The machines can carry out long shifts when working on large highways or security installs – therefore the trucks needed to be robust and reliable.

Hardstaff Barriers director Dave Todd said: “We were looking to expand our fleet and Acclaim Handling were able to offer machines which were the best we could find to match our business requirement. After testing other models, the 80D-9 were best suited for our operation, and closest to the other machines we operate. Two of our operators visited a local quarry to see this model in operation – and they liked what they saw. Following negotiations with Acclaim – we signed the deal.”

Dave continued: “The machines’ performance has been very good in the short time in operation and we have had no issues affecting productivity. The 80D-9 model comes well equipped with lots of driver extras such as air con DAB Radio, Bluetooth, however, we did have safety extras installed by Acclaim prior to Delivery, these included Red Light Pedestrian Exclusion Zone lighting and additional lighting for operators.”