BLT has extended its range of materials handling equipment to include a fleet of refurbished forklift trucks, container handlers and reach stackers.

“These refurbished high capacity machines, designed for safe and efficient loading and unloading of heavy materials and large crates onto and off trucks, are available nationally from BLT,” says Clinton van den Berg, products manager for BLT, which is based at the Durban Harbour. “Robust forklift trucks – available with capacities of 16 T, 18 T and 32 T – are offered as rental machines or for purchase. Empty and full container handlers are also available.

“To keep up with growing demand and to maintain its position as a key supplier of handling equipment, BLT has recently opened a new operation in Cape Town to improve service levels in the region.

“Initially the focus of BLT’s business was on hiring equipment for ocean going containers and related cargoes, but by securing the exclusive distributor rights locally with leading heavy materials handling equipment manufacturers abroad, the company’s offering has been extended to now include the sales and service of a wide range of equipment.”

BLT’s fleet of robust, quality branded handling equipment ensures efficient operation and minimal downtime in demanding operating conditions. The range includes Taylor container handlers, which efficiently handle empty and loaded containers, Meclift variable reach trucks for swift and safe container stuffing and handling and the Mobicon mobile container handling system, designed to efficiently lift loads onto and off trucks and to safely carry containers around sites.

BLT also distributes conveying equipment that includes link conveyors, grab hoppers, surface feeders, radial boom stackers and mobile shiploaders.

BLT, which supplies a range of specialist materials handling equipment to diverse industries throughout Africa, also offers a technical advisory, spare parts and support service. Operator training and a condition monitoring service for equipment are also provided.