Bullet Express distributes, stores and ships goods throughout the UK, Europe and worldwide.
The fleet comprises a combination of two Mitsubishi EDiA EX electric counterbalance trucks for each of the three Bullet Express storage sites. One truck on each site has a capacity of 2.5 tonnes while the other – fitted with double pallet handlers – offers 3-tonne capacity.
These trucks fulfil general handling and yard duties, working in tandem with two Aisle Master forklifts fitted with cameras which operate inside the high bay storage areas, lifting to a towering 12m in order to optimise storage space.
Bullet Express manging director John McKail said: “The operators are delighted with the new electric trucks. They are much more nimble than the previous IC engine models so are quicker and safer where space is restricted. They are also really quiet, eliminating noise pollution as well as toxic emissions. Importantly, they are equally at home indoors or outside, whatever the weather or ground conditions.
“From a management perspective, the switch to electric has also delivered significant savings on whole-life running costs.”
As part of the deal, five Mitsubishi Grendia liquid petroleum gas trucks are keeping loads moving at the company’s Bothwell pallet network hub.
Brian Docherty, local distributor for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, said: “With their three-way catalytic convertors delivering exceptionally low emissions, we were confident that the 2.5-tonne Mitsubishi Grendia ES FG25 trucks would match the customers green credentials.”