CC Containers Selects United to Help Boost Technology, Safety and Efficiency
23 February 2017
Container handling is a non-stop industry where efficiency is king and downtime can be costly. One company that knows this first-hand is Port of Melbourne-based CC Containers, which prides itself on efficiency, reliability and safety. CC Containers has once again chosen United to provide them with Konecranes empty container handling lift trucks to expand their container handling fleet with world-class
Continue reading the articleKonecranes Generation C Optima Cabin Delivers Exceptional Design and Productivity.
13 January 2017
When you step inside Konecranes Generation C Cabin – OPTIMA, you are greeted with an expanse of ‘best-in-class’ cabin space. Whether seated within a Konecranes forklift, reach stacker or empty container handler, the view of the world outside is complimented by superior visibility due to very large, lowered windows with no corner posts. Overhead is a slim but very strong
Continue reading the articleIntroducing The World’s Most Versatile and Productive Scissor Lift – The Athena
1 December 2016
In an effort to further diversify our product line and stay true to our vision about being an innovative company, United is excited to announce that we have now become the exclusive retail distributor for the Athena scissor lift in Australia. The Athena bi-levelling tracked scissor lift is the only one of its kind in the world. The scissor lifts
Continue reading the article50 Tonne Fire Breathing Spider Takes Over Perth Foreshore
25 November 2016
Australia is already well known for having some of the world’s most dangerous animals and spine tingling creepy crawlies. Saying that it’s not every day that a 50-tonne fire breathing spider makes its presence known in the country down under. For the first time in Australia, Perth will again play host to yet another spectacular event – Arcadia. The immersive
Continue reading the articleWe’ve United Cat Lift Trucks in Australia
20 October 2016
Back in 2010 United became the Cat Lift Trucks distributor for Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania through the merger with Allforks Australia. Since that time United has
Continue reading the articleSensitive freight leader COPE Equips New QLD HQ With United’s Clean, Green CAT Lift Technology
30 August 2016
Australian freight specialist COPE has chosen United’s clean green CAT LPG forklift and electric reach truck technology to handle the expanding range of delicate merchandise flowing through its new headquarters at Yalata, Brisbane. Cat GP25N 2.5T LPG forklifts operating at COPE’s Brisbane facility Four CAT LPG GP25N forklifts are used by COPE for optimum environmental performance in the new
Continue reading the articleThe New Haulotte Optimum 8 AC Electric Scissor Lift Offers Outstanding 24/7 Productivity
25 August 2016
The latest agile, rapid and smoothly operating Haulotte Optimum 8 AC electric scissor lift now available for our customers are built to offer economical 24/7 performance inside and outside, with outstanding manoeuvrability and 230kg lift capacity. The 2016 model Optimum 8 scissor lift is a simple, robust and reliable AC-powered machine, designed for stop-at-nothing performance. With a market-leading forward speed
Continue reading the articleHitting grand milestones
9 May 2016
After a four and a half year ongoing supplier relationship with Haulotte, United have just taken delivery of the 1000th item of Haulotte access equipment. To mark this momentous milestone Haulotte General Manager, Keith Clarke, flew to WA to personally handover a brand new Optimum 8 AC electric scissor lift to United’s Managing Director, David Maxwell. United’s General Manager, Trent
Continue reading the articleAnti-crush bar for boom lifts boosts safety
12 March 2016
ACTIV’Shield© Entrapment Prevention System is a new anti-crush bar safety feature installed on all new Haulotte boom lifts. The safety system safely warns the operator and stops the boom lift to avoid potential entrapment or crushing situations. ACTIV’Shield© anti-crush bar is available on all new Haulotte articulating and telescopic boom lifts. A retrofit kit is also available that can be
Continue reading the articleIconic Australian Manufacturer and Exporter calls on United’s CAT DP25N forklifts
10 March 2016
We’re pleased to announce that Queensland Exporter of the Year and leading manufacturer of iconic kangaroo leather products Packer Leather has increased its trust and commitment to United equipment by investing in a growing fleet of our Caterpillar DPN25N forklifts to safely handle processes vital to its efficiency, up-time and competitiveness on local and world markets. The fifth generation family
Continue reading the articleEnvironmentally Efficient CAT Three-Wheel Electric Lift Trucks Deliver Safety and Versatility
9 February 2016
Nimble, safe and environmentally efficient ranges of CAT three-wheel electric forklifts deliver quiet, operator-friendly handling and features for a wide range of unit loads including pallets, pallet boxes and stillage cages. The advanced green AC power of the ECTCB series trucks – available in capacities from 1.3-2.0 tons – cuts emissions while giving greater performance, longer shift cycles and simpler
Continue reading the articleUnited Acquired by The Elphinstone Group
22 August 2015
United are proud to announce the company acquisition by the Elphinstone Group. The Elphinstone Group has been a 28% shareholder of United since 2010 through subsidiary William Adams Industries Pty Ltd. The transaction completed on Friday 26 June 2015 makes United Equipment officially 100% owned by the Elphinstone Group. Elphinstone Group Executive Chairman, Mr Dale Elphinstone said, “An opportunity arose
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