The metals processing industry has diverse and demanding requirements relating to the processing and transportation of metal in various forms, including pipes, slabs, coils, and liquid metals. While safety is the main focus for any operator in this industry, sustainability is fast becoming a strong driver for change.
We can help you to reduce running costs and increase safety and sustainability with a flexible, durable range of fit-for-purpose equipment, including forklift trucks, terminal tractors and reachstackers – all of which can be specially adapted for challenging environments and demanding loads.
No job is too challenging
Our machines are capable of lifting loads of up to 380 tonnes and are supported by a comprehensive range of specialist attachments, including forks, hooks, coil rams, magnets, and grippers. In the metals industry, our forklift trucks and industrial reachstackers play a vital role in handling everything from steel coils and billets to casting moulds and even ladles of molten metal. Whether it’s feeding raw materials into furnaces, transferring semi-finished products between processing stages, or stacking heavy finished goods for dispatch, Kalmar’s heavy duty lifters deliver the power, precision, and fuel efficiency required for safe and productive operations.
All Kalmar counterbalanced machines—including reachstackers, empty container handlers, and forklifts—are fully compliant with the latest EN 1175:2020 safety standard, ensuring the highest levels of operational safety across every application.
