15.01.2008

Terex starts UK lift production

Terex has confirmed that it has begun manufacturing Genie electric scissor lifts at the Coventry, UK plant operated by Terex Construction. The first products to go into production will be the 15ft GS1532 and 19ft GS1932 elevator scissors.

The new production line was developed and fully tested at Genie headquarters in Redmond, Washington, USA. before being implemented in Coventry. The Redmond and Coventry teams worked closely together to create the assembly line, materials distribution and supporting management systems, utilising the latest application of the Terex Business System.
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Genie GS-1932

Matt Fearon, vice president and managing director for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Russia for the Terex Aerials said: “We are seeing a significant increase in demand for our products in the European market. The partnership between Terex AWP and Terex Construction allows us to utilise the strengths of both business units while acting strategically and cost effectively. We will also have the added benefit of offering greater customer responsiveness and improved lead times,”

“We are using many of the lean manufacturing methodologies that we have applied at Genie over the past few years and have worked closely with a cross functional team from Coventry during 2007 to teach them how the line has been designed, “ He added.