The new Acroba Series of forklifts further builds on TCM's reputation for innovative technology which helps to improve productivity while saving costs, says its distributor in Saudi Arabia.

Aljomaih Holding Company provides a full range of products from TCM of Japan to the Saudi market.

The product range includes diesel, gasoline, LPG and electric forklift trucks and their attachments.

TCM has achieved several breakthroughs considered "world firsts" during 50 years of continuous research and development, the company said.

"TCM machines have improved cargo handling, stacking and storage, thus saving costly warehouse space," said Abdullah S Al Ali, general manager of Aljomaih's heavy equipment division. "They have also improved productivity and operator safety while reducing maintenance and repair expenses."

He continued: "The new Acroba Series, 1.5-4 tonnes capacity, improves storage capacity of a warehouse from 10-30 per cent through its straight sideways movements and pivot turns.

"It requires less turning allowance and therefore improves turn-around time and productivity. It significantly reduces physical fatigue caused by continuous operation of the machine through its unique swivel seat and improved rear visibility. It provides superb operating manoeuverability and safer operation."

"The Lift Lock System, which automatically locks the lift when the engine stalls, is an added safety feature. The multiple safety devices, such as the balance monitoring system, warning lights and buzzers, further ensure safety in operation.

"Finger-tip control levers for lifting and lowering forks, as well as comfortable armrest attached to the seat, make lifting operation easier. One integrated switch both for indicator lights and headlights as in driving a car."

Al Ali said TCM technology is applied not only to the Acroba Series but to all it machines, like the large diesel forklift trucks with telescopic spreader or with a ram attachment for coils of steel or wire.

Aljomaih Holding Company provides prompt and efficient after-sales service with well-stocked parts departments and well-equipped workshops.

The company also represents other major manufacturers including Fiat Allis, Iveco Aifo and New Holland of Italy, Claas and MTU of Germany, Tacom of Japan, Nokka-Tume of Finland, Perkins of the UK, Merlo, Nardi & Sogema of Italy and Arcusin of Spain.

The firm sells a wide range of generator sets and engines, wheel loaders, dozers and graders, concrete mixers, vibratory compactors and asphalt rollers, forklifts and telescopic handlers, marine container straddle carrier and telescopic spreaders, agri- tractors and harvesters, mowers and balers, combined seed drills and fertiliser spreaders, cultivators and disc ploughs and trailers and auto-bale loaders to the Saudi market.