Toyota forklifts one part
of the package for
Asia-PacificWarehousing
A specialist warehousing, distribution and supply chain business in Melbourne’s western
suburbs has relied on Toyota forklifts since its inception, and recently received an
unexpected bonus when purchasing its latest forklift.
Asia-Pacific Warehousing managing director
Rohan Meegama says he has used Toyota
forklifts exclusively since establishing
the business in 2008, and currently runs
an all-Toyota fleet of nine forklifts at its
headquarters at Truganina.
“I’d had positive experiences with Toyota
forklifts before, so it made sense to stick with
what you know and trust,” Mr Meegama said.
“We’re all extremely happy with our Toyota
forklifts and they’ve never let us down.”
Mr Meegama’s latest Toyota forklift purchase,
a battery-electric three-wheel 7FBE18, came
after the company opened a new satellite
warehouse to cater for a new business
opportunity.
“After opening the new warehouse we had
to consider how best to manage our forklift
resources across the two sites. At one point I
thought we might need another gas-powered
forklift to unload containers and another
reach truck for racking, but after talking to
our TMHA sales manager it was brought to
my attention that the 7FBE18 forklift could do
both,” he said.
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA)
area sales manager Mike Johns said it was a
good example of the diverse range of Toyota
equipment available.
“It was an economical and convenient
outcome for them,” Mr Johns said. “The
7FBE18 is a lightweight and highly
manoeuvrable forklift that is able to
make pivot turns, so was perfect for their
requirements. The warehouse it will operate
in is relatively small so there was no need for
a larger, higher payload forklift or one with a
high mast.”
And much to Mr Meegama’s delight, the
decision to purchase the new 7FBE18 forklift
came with an unexpected bonus.
“When I got the call to say we had won a new
car I was thrilled. I was very surprised and
happy to hear the news … it was a real bonus
and we’re very pleased all-round,” he said.
As it turns out Asia-Pacific Warehousing is no
stranger to Toyota’s cars, utes and SUVs.
“We already had a fleet of Toyota vehicles for
our staff, including a HiLux, two Yaris – which
has now become three – two Camrys and a
RAV 4, with another HiLux soon to join the
fleet as well.
“We’ve always been happy with the Toyotas.
Just like the forklifts they are comfortable,
easy to use and their reliability means they
never let you down,” Mr Meegama said.
In an example of the broader ‘One Toyota’
offering that covers a range of business
needs, all company vehicles are financed
through Toyota Financial Services.
Asia-Pacific Warehousing is a family owned
and operated business that provides a
comprehensive range of warehousing,
distribution and supply chain services,
including wharf transport, storage, handling
and distribution.
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TMHA’s Mike Johns (left) with Rohan Meegama (right) from Asia Pacific Warehousing
