Every year, Helly Hansen ships 320,000 parcels and 17,000 pallets from the distribution center in Born to customers throughout Europe. © Unicarriers

Helly Hansen has been using industrial trucks from Unicarriers for many years for the logistical handling of all incoming goods and orders. "Together with our Unicarriers Key Account Manager, we are constantly working to further optimize our fleet. Our partner also proves to be very flexible, for example when we need additional forklifts to cope with order peaks. At least as important, however, is the service technician who has been supporting us on site for years. This is a real expert who fits in perfectly with us, both professionally and personally," describes Heijdeman.

The new Helly Hansen vehicles are quieter and more comfortable than the previous models. © Unicarriers

Internal transport under the magnifying glass
"As part of the forklift replacement, we took a close look at our internal fleet," explains Dennis Rutten, Supervisor at the EDC. "Together with Unicarriers, one of the things we looked at was how we could make our employees' workstations as ergonomic as possible. It's not just about control systems, but also about having enough storage space, for example." Sufficient space in the vehicle - for a wide variety of tools, but also for empty packaging - is very important for Helly Hansen. For cost reasons, but of course also with a view to the environment, a lot of packaging from the incoming goods department is reused. "The particularly large storage compartments and the flat body parts of the vehicles are very convenient for us," says Rutten.

The vehicles are equipped with the Blue Light visual warning system, which ensures maximum safety in the warehouse. © Unicarriers

Last but not least, the new vehicles are significantly quieter and more comfortable. They are equipped with all the necessary scanners as well as the Blue Light optical warning system, which ensures maximum safety in the warehouse: LED light points are projected onto the warehouse floor to warn of approaching vehicles. In addition, the reach trucks have color cameras that ensure optimum visibility even when storing at great heights. Thanks to the new fleet and the associated leasing contract, nothing stands in the way of smooth internal transportation in the coming years. "Logistically, we are optimally positioned and plan to remain at this location for at least another six years. The company is on course for growth - and we will continue to rely on the support of UniCarriers," confirms Heijdeman. as