Hybrid Hino truck a first for sico
A NSW-based specialist manufacturing company has acquired a Hino 300 Series
Hybrid to reduce its carbon footprint, save costs and benefit its clients.
SICO South Pacific, whose head office is in the
US, purchased the 300 Series Hybrid 616 IFS as
its first company-owned truck in Australia.
Purchasing manager Andy Lovis said the arrival
of the new 300 Series Hybrid meant SICO
could transport its own products to Wollongong
and Port Macquarie rather than using external
carriers, leading to a new level of operational
efficiency.
“The additional benefits of the Hino Hybrid meant
we could transport our products more quickly,
which is good for our business,” he said.
“The Hino truck offers a significant suite of safety
features - like its dual SRS airbags and vehicle
stability control - something very important to fleet
operators these days.
“As a company, SICO is working hard to bridge
the gap between supplying sustainable, earth-
friendly product solutions and constructing
products that represent good value for our
customers - and the Hino Hybrid is a perfect fit for
our operations,” he said.
Mr Lovis said the purchase of a Hino Hybrid tied
in with the company’s commitment to minimising
its impact on the environment.
The Hino Hybrid has an auto stop-start system to
save fuel by shutting down the engine when the
vehicle is stationary (which the driver can choose
to switch off).
The Hino 300 Series Hybrid features SRS
airbags, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes
with ABS brakes, electronic brake-force
distribution and vehicle stability control - all as
standard equipment (as per Hino’s entire 300
Series range).
The Hino 300 Series Hybrid’s exhaust
emissions easily exceed the requests for
Euro 5 and actually meet the EEV (Enhanced
Environmentally Friendly Vehicle) standard
which, combined with the Hino Hybrid fuel
consumption and subsequent emissions-reducing
technology, makes it arguably the cleanest light
duty truck on the Australian market.
When it came to selecting their new vehicle,
Mr Lovis said Hino really helped out by
demonstrating the best truck for their purposes.
“We have been impressed with all the features
of the truck including the reversing camera and
comfortable driver’s seat, which has its own
suspension,” he said.
Since 1951, SICO has provided its customers
with a range of mobile folding and rolling, space-
efficient tables, stages, dance floors and many
other products that help customers get the most
out of their available space.
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The TMHAAlbury branch
offers the full Toyota
Material Handling
range of Toyota, BT
Lift Truck and Raymond
forklift products, as well as
Toyota’s comprehensive Huski
skid-steer loader range.
Service vans based at the facility in Lavington
cover a wide area: east to Corryong, north to
Wagga Wagga, south to Euroa and west to
Yarrawonga.
Albury-Wodonga branch manager Gareth
Conlan said this territory was previously
serviced by an agent.
“Establishing a direct TMHA presence has many
benefits for customers in the area,” he said.
“We can now offer dedicated field support as
well as a fully equipped service facility capable
of handling all jobs.
“Our six full-time technicians and their support
staff are factory-backed and trained to the
highest skill levels in the industry.
“Three fully equipped service vans provide
scheduled on-site service and a 24/7
breakdown service.
“Customers now have access to our national
network of factory-owned branches and
resources,” he said.
The TMHAAlbury-Wodonga branch is at:
28 Catherine Crescent
Lavington, NSW 2641
Tel: 1800 425 438
Fax: 6040 4610
TMHAAlbury- Wodonga Branch Manager Gareth Conlan
and his team at the new branch
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Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has established a direct presence
in Albury-Wodonga, increasing its customer support capability and confirming
TMHA’s commitment to the region.
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