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New electric forklift fleet for Dufaylite

To further cement its environmental commitment, St-Neots based, sustainable manufacturer Dufaylite has embraced electric energy, and has introduced a new fleet of electric forklifts and support vehicles to replace its five gas-powered counterparts. The new reduced fleet includes three new electric forklifts and one electric stacking pump truck. The reduction is a result of the company improving its workflows to reduce movement in the factory and a switch to sustainable power sources.

This move marks the first step in the manufacturer’s journey to switching to all electrical vehicles across the business, ahead of installing renewable energy sources in the form of solar panels at its factory by the end of 2024.

Managing Director of Dufaylite, Ashley Moscrop explains; “After achieving carbon neutral status earlier this year, in partnership with Carbon Neutral Britain, we created a strategic plan to significantly reduce our carbon emissions across the business. This new fleet is a great addition to our warehouse and will help us to reduce our footprint even further.

“Whilst some may still be sceptical about replacing their machinery with eco-friendly alternatives, it was an easy decision for us to make as they come with so many benefits. Operationally they will reduce our maintenance and servicing costs, and will also help us to provide a cleaner, safer environment for our employees, improving welfare, reducing noise and emissions.”

Dufaylite believes in being a force for change in the industry, by providing 100% recyclable solutions that make a measurable difference to its clients’ businesses. It proudly holds the ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management, with a corporate social responsibility to help its clients become more environmentally aware, whilst offering them the opportunity to generate additional income from the standard cardboard recycling scheme. The business holds FSC status, is Carbon Neutral and is the only honeycomb provider in the world to hold the BRCGS AA Global Food Safety Standard.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Claire@clairedavispr.co.uk .