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• Building Materials

  Working in a building materials production environment calls for heavy duty, high performance equipment. With pressure on the handling operations to maintain pace with a busy production line and to load delivery vehicles quickly you can count on Kalmar equipment to provide reliable and productive solutions.
  
  Whether you are handling bricks, pavers, concrete blocks, pipes or even large stone loads Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar can maximise you handling operations with a range of specially adapted trucks. Handling heavy loads is second nature for us and we may even be able to provide a solution handling more packs than you do currently, thus increasing your productivity.
  
  This is a concept we call “Double Throughput” that has been successful for many of our customers.

• Automotive

  Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar have a number of solutions that can be used in the Automotive sector. Our lift trucks from 5000Kg to 18000Kg can be employed to carry anything from vehicle bodies, to tooling and components. Most heavy lifting demands of the automotive sector can be fulfilled with a Kalmar machine giving exceptional power and control.

• Metal Industry

  Is there any more demanding job for materials handlers than spending long shifts moving heavy steel loads; often in awkward locations? We think not. That’s why Kalmar forklift trucks and Reachstackers for steel handling are built to the highest standards. Then matched with purpose-designed attachments such as coil booms and slab grabs. Rest assured, these machines will thrive even in the toughest foundry.

  From metals manufacturing through to the distribution of metals Pacific Materials Handling with Kalmar have a range of machines to provide a full handling package. Pacific Materials Handling can even advise on and source other brands and type of specialist solutions enabling us to provide you a complete package from a single source.

• Airports

  From general cargo handling to specialised handling of aero-engines, Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar can provide a range of solutions for the air transport industry. We can also supply, rent or maintain other types and brands of equipment to give you one simple solution from a single supplier.

• Ports and Terminals

  Any operation as vast and complex as a port-side terminal has always demanded the most sophisticated strategy to ensure smooth day-to-day running.
  
  But the pressure to deliver ever-greater efficiencies grows more intense. New markets and ports continue to emerge. Time pressures continue to tighten. And capacity around the port is under scrutiny like never before.
  
  Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar understands the needs of this dynamic market better than most and offers an impressive portfolio of products and integrated services to revolutionise how port and terminal operations can prosper in the future.
  
  Listed below are some of our key products and service solutions.

• Distribution and Transport

  Today’s distribution businesses demand productive, clean and quiet and economical equipment. That’s why Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar are a specialists in the distribution sector. Our range of heavy handling and trailer spotting solutions is the widest on the market.  We are constantly improving the quality and efficiency of our products.
  
  Kalmar also provides clean solutions for lifting goods and our range of electric trucks provide heavier lifting capacity in a smooth efficient machine.
  
  Because of Kalmar’s heavy lift capabilities why not consider whether you could achieve savings and maximise productivity by handling more loads in one lift?

• Paper Industry

  As part of a drive to reduce costs within the paper industry, Kalmar has  developed dedicated trucks with built-in intelligence that allow quick handling whilst reducing the risk of damage to costly - and often delicate - paper reels. So you gain extra productivity without risk. It’s this kind of understanding of specific needs that help make us a smarter partner for so many paper industry professionals.
  
  Paper handling trucks boast features such as:
  Four different clamp pressures allow the appropriate option to be used to secure the reel - depending on its size.
  One button automatically ensures the reel is held in a vertical position to reduce the risk of damage when lowering onto the ground or another reel.
  An automated system prevents the clamping unit from opening during off-ground handling.

• Waste and Recycling

  This fast growing sector demands reliable and often heavy duty handling solutions. Pacific Materials Handling and Kalmar have a full range of products to suit most waste applications including equipment required in metals, paper and board recycling centres.
  
  The growing trend to containerise waste for collection from processing centres and transport via road and rail has enabled us to provide a range of solutions to for this industry. We have even looked at bespoke applications where containerised waste is emptied from open top containers utilising a rotating attachment on a heavy lift truck or Reachstacker.

• Timber Industry

  Kalmar’s business began in the Swedish forests where a growing requirement for handling timber encouraged a local blacksmith to develop the first lift truck in Sweden. Since then times have changed greatly and the timber industry is now a fast growing global business.
  
  Pacific Materials handling and Kalmar can offer a range of solutions for timber handling from lift trucks to log handlers whichever end of the business you operate we have productive and reliable solutions for your business. Having operated in the timber industry for over 50 years Kalmar also have a range of options specific to the timber industry.

• Rental & Finance Options

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• Other Products

  Pacific Materials Handling’s reputation spans many market segments but it might surprise you to learn that we also successfully provide equipment from other manufacturers to meet our customers wide-ranging needs.
  
  Our business  philosophy is to provide the complete solution, particularly where heavy duty materials movement is the prime requirement. In this  section you'll find a brief introduction to some of the products we supply and service.
  
  From heavy-duty cushion tyred machines, through to specialist mobile aerial platforms. With Pacific Materials Handling's strength of back-up stretching throughout Australia and the Pacific you'll have the reassurance of knowing that expert advice and support is always on hand.
  
  Remember that we sell and service a wide-range of other brands so if you don't see here what you need please contact our sales team by clicking on the enquiry link below.

• Intro

  Pacific Materials Handling has grown from a regional company to a recognised high quality national supplier, providing comprehensive material handling solutions to some of the largest manufacturing, port and logistics companies throughout Australia.
  
  Pacific Materials Handling represents only the highest quality product available worldwide in their product segments. Market leading products such as Kalma, Toyota, and Sennebogen which in turn are supported by the total commitment of Pacific Materials Handling to delivering excellence in aftersales support.
  
  Pacific materials Handling prides itself on providing value to customers and believes developing strong and long lasting business relationships is important to both parties.

• All Products

  Kalmar sets the standard for heavy materials handling equipment. We offer our customers the most comprehensive range of models for heavy industrial applications, as well as ports and terminals. Click below on the product category you are interested in to find full details of our current ranges and special features that are unique to Kalmar products.

• Additional Information