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CONTRACTING » Sockburn Forklift Hire
Business South / July 2013
Forklift, transport needs covered Kelly Deeks Christchurch’s Sockburn Forklift Hire and City Forklift Hire have the region covered with quality machines at affordable rates and some unique trailers designed for the transportation of difficultto-load pieces of equipment. The two companies are owned by Graeme and Marilyn Hubbard, and each has its own specialist services. Sockburn Forklift Hire was established in 1996 when Hubbard saw a gap in the market for a forklift operation in the Sockburn area. The business eventually expanded into the transport of forklifts. “From that we’ve grown, and we’ve put in some pretty special state-of-the-art trailers,” says Graeme Hubbard. Sockburn Forklift Hire now specialises in haulage and transport services of forklifts and other machinery, while City Forklift Hire specialises in driver hire forklift rental for residential and commercial clients throughout the Canterbury region. “City Forklift Hire has many years of experience, as we’ve been providing clients in Canterbury with quality forklift rental options for years,” says Hubbard. “Not only that, but you’ll be hard pressed to find operators that are more experienced, dedicated and hardworking. “They know what is required in forklifting, so you can be confident you’re receiving a high level of service.” “It’s one thing to have highly qualified and experienced operators, but it counts for very little if you don’t have premier equipment to get the job done. “We started with just one forklift, but we’ve steadily grown in the Canterbury area, now operating with four forklifts ranging from 2.5 tonne machines to a 4 tonne machine with a 6 metre lift,” Hubbard says. “We also have a variety of attachments including paper clamps, container ramps and extensions. We also have the option of delivering forklifts to site for customers out of town.” Hubbard says he likes to think he can handle just about any forklift requirements anyone might have, whether agricultural, commercial or industrial. “We use quality lift trucks and pallet forks, and our wide range of attachments make just about anything possible,” he says. Sockburn Forklift Hire’s specially designed trailers are capable of carrying forklifts and
Sockburn Forklift Hire’s specially designed trailers are capable of carrying forklifts and construction equipment up to 17 tonnes and up to 3.6 metres high. construction equipment up to 17 tonnes and up to 3.6 metres high without requiring permits. Because of their unique designs they have a gradient of only three degrees which makes them perfect for carrying low to ground equipment, such as bus chassis, boats, portable houses, traction engines, scissorlifts, boomlifts, and construction equipment. “Providing the equipment for the job is one part of the process, but ensuring that the equipment is able to arrive to you is even more important,” Hubbard says. “We use two unique trailers which are able to move a range of forklifts and other heavy machinery, meaning that our service is always on time and on point.” Sockburn Forklift Hire and City Forklift Hire
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We use quality lift trucks and pallet forks, and our wide range of attachments make just about anything possible.” operate on the principle that its clients should receive quality customer service with their rental. “We offer reliable, state-of-the-art equipment, and also the expertise when it comes to operating these machines,” Hubbard says. “As an experienced forklift rental specialist, we have completed literally hundreds of jobs in the Canterbury area, so we know what our customers are looking for. “Our clients benefit from our expertise by working with our forklift truck operators and our great equipment.” The team understands it takes more than just experience and the proper machines to provide a top of the range forklift rental service.
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Satisfying customers with the service provided means ensuring their needs are catered for, the service is convenient, and the job gets done quickly. “For years we have been serving the companies and residents in the Canterbury community for all of their forklift rental needs,” Hubbard says. “Working hands-on with our clients, we understand their needs and take pride in doing our part to help the local industry.”
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