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Powerful Truck Partnership - Article from September 2009 issue Supply Chain Today

An innovative partnership is enabling lift truck manufacturer Linde Materials Handling (UK) Ltd and battery supplier Enersys to optimise power source utilisation and performance for third party logistics provider Norbert Dentressangle Logistics UK.

With its 'Power for Life' service Enersys is able to monitor and manage batteries to ensure the electric Iift trucks supplied by Linde continue to support Norbert Dentressangle's ongoing operations  in the UK with the same levels of performance, efficiency and value for money over the entire length of a five-year contract at each warehouse.

"With 'Power for Life' there are always three companies involved - the customer, the truck supplier and us," says Eddie Butler, UK regional sales manager at Enersys. "We normally commit to a five year contract and working with the truck supplier we can protect the warranty for all parties . The beauty of 'Power for Life' is that we take on board all aspects of battery supply and management. "

For each new warehouse where electric lifttrucksare required, Enersys and Linde recommend batteries based on their joint experience, knowledge of similar applications and projected operating patterns agreed in advance with the site's manager. Although each site is by definition different, most are equipped with a combination of the latest generation of Hawker Perfect Plus batteries and energy-efficient Hawker HF Easicom high frequency chargers.

The batteries are fitted with Hawker's Easy Plus sensing device that provides a range of diagnostic data that can be accessed and recorded via the charger. Batteries that are over-specified can be more expensive in up front costs and inefficient during operation . Those that are under-specified will not deliver shift long performance, require recharging at inconvenient times and often need replacing ahead of schedule.

 Ian Wild. Telephone +27 (0)11 552-8760. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it