World Leading Brands, Unbeatable Local Service: CabAuto chooses Abex Ltd.

By Abex Ltd
schedule27th Nov 12

Sometimes it pays to shop locally, and the recent deal between CabAuto and Birmingham based materials handling supplier Abex Ltd is a case in point. Fending off fierce competition from national players in the market, Abex Ltd, an independent company about to celebrate 25 years in the forklift sector, has secured a contract to supply a fleet of Nissan forklift trucks to ensure the smooth running of CabAuto’s logistical operations.

From its Head Office in Cato Street, Abex Ltd originally dealt in the supply of construction equipment and industrial diesel engines when it was established in 1966, before expanding into the materials handling sector in 1987. This proved to be a wise move as the company has since carved itself an enviable reputation for customer service and support. Its clients range from major household names, PLC’s and single truck users, all of whom benefit from Abex’s comprehensive service.

“We offer new, refurbished or used trucks, with flexible buy, lease or contract hire options, and due to the wide range of products at our disposal we can provide bespoke forklift solutions tailored to customer requirements,” says MD Martin Connop. “We also provide training to meet current codes of best practice at clients’ premises or off site in a fully-equipped training centre. A comprehensive repair service is naturally also part and parcel of our remit.”

Abex is the exclusive West Midlands dealer for the Nissan range of forklifts and warehouse equipment, which encompasses pallet trucks, counterbalance forklifts and heavy duty equipment such as 7 tonne capacity trucks. Nissan products are renowned for their quality, reliability and generous warranty terms, enabling us to offer very competitive rental rates,” says Martin.

“As a supplier to some of the world’s most prestigious brands in the automotive sector, CabAuto chose an equally respected name in the forklift manufacturing industry, with the added advantages of local service and after-care that we can offer,” says Martin. “The Nissan fleet comprises five trucks ranging from a powered pallet trucks to 2000kg, 2500kg and a 3500kg forklifts.”

To ensure that Abex Ltd can offer cost effective handling solutions from a single source, the company has dealer and distribution agreements for a wide portfolio of products. These include the niche Combilift 4-way forklifts, the Aisle-Master articulated range, Logitrans and Tecna tow tractors. “We were one of the first Combilift dealerships in the country and are proud to have contributed to the global success of this rapidly growing company,” adds Martin.

In-house expertise has also resulted in Abex’s own award winning product - the MAP3 mobile access platform, developed to ensure safer practices when working at height and which won the UK Fork Lift Truck Association’s 2010 Award for Safety. Abex designed the MAP3 as a much safer alternative to ladders and scaffolding, which according to HSE figures are the most common pieces of equipment involved in injuries and fatalities.

Abex’s one stop shop approach has gained it a loyal following across the Midlands, according to Martin: “We have always retained our contract hire customers and never lost them to competitors and we put this down to the quality of our service and product range.”

For further information about Abex and its services, visit www.abexltd.co.uk. Alternatively telephone 0333 121 2623 or email enquiries@abexltd.co.uk.