Hako Rises to the Challenge set by Niftylift

A fast-growing manufacturer of cherry-pickers and access platforms has strengthened its relationship with Hako after the cleaning equipment company came up with a bespoke solution for its outdoor cleaning requirements.

Established in 1985, Niftylift has grown into a £100 million turnover company and its manufacturing facility in Milton Keynes has grown significantly over the past few years. As part of its most recent expansion, the company has prepared a large outdoor demonstration area where its sales team can highlight the benefits of its acclaimed products.

As the area has a smooth, flat surface, standing water can often prove problematic after heavy rain. As a result, the company turned to Hako for help in developing a solution that would not only keep the area clean and tidy, but also free of water.

Bill Robinson, Account manager at Hako, explained: “Over the last year or so we have established a strong relationship with Niftylift, which already operates one of our B1100 scrubber/driers and a B45 pedestrian scrubber for use inside the firm’s head offices and its neighbouring manufacturing facility.

“Now the company has taken delivery of a Citymaster 600 for outdoor use but with a modified snow plough attachment that can be used to quickly remove standing water from the demonstration area.

“This has been achieved by altering the pitch of the quick-fitting attachment, which literally drags the water to drainage points.”

The equipment is now playing a key role in helping Niftylift to increase sales of both its trailer units and self-drive machines, 75 per cent of which are exported to more than 50 countries.

“Niftylift’s site manager said he was impressed with on-site demonstrations of our products and the equipment and service from Hako has already matched his expectations,” Bill said.

The Citymaster 600 in action at Niftylift is a basic sweep model, with a quick change attachment system. The versatile machine also boasts a universal hopper for increased flexibility, permanent all-wheel drive and articulated steering for maximum manoeuvrability.

The CIWM award-winning multifunctional compact sweeper is widely used in both the public and commercial sectors for a wide range of year-round grounds maintenance applications.

Sylvie Giangolini, Hako Sales and Marketing Director, added: “We are delighted to be strengthening our relationship with such a dynamic, fast growing British manufacturer.

“This contract also enables us to demonstrate Hako’s ability to develop bespoke solutions to meet the individual requirements of customers.”

For more information on Niftylift, please visit their website.