CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 17 MAY 2021 AT 9 AM (EEST)
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal to supply Brazilian integrated logistics operator Bandeirantes Deicmar Logística Integrada S.A. (Bandeirantes Deicmar) with five Kalmar Gloria reachstackers. The order was booked in Cargotec's 2021 Q2 order intake with delivery scheduled to be completed during Q3 2021.
Bandeirantes and Deicmar, two companies with market recognition, solid and very traditional in the Port of Santos, joined forces in 2018 to become even stronger and focused on offering their customers an extensive range of services.
Kalmar’s Gloria Reachstacker is built on the proven Kalmar G-Generation platform, which makes maintenance easier and provides a comfortable, ergonomic working environment for operators. It features a cabin with a panoramic view, intuitive interfaces, proactive monitoring and a comfortable seat designed for long shifts and demanding operations. The units supplied to Bandeirantes Deicmar will have a lifting capacity of 45 tons and be capable of stacking containers six high.
Washington Flores Junior, Director-President, Bandeirantes Deicmar: “We made the decision to invest in Kalmar reachstackers because of their reputation for high build quality and excellent reliability. With their ability to stack cargo containers six high, these machines will help us to make better use of the valuable space at our terminals.”
Eduardo Prat, Vice President, Latin America, Kalmar Mobile Solutions: “We are delighted that Bandeirantes Deicmar has selected our industry-leading reachstacker solution to enhance their equipment fleet and pleased to have secured another customer in the growing Brazilian market. We hope that this order will be the first of many and are looking forward to developing a valuable long-term relationship with Bandeirantes Deicmar.”
Further information for the press:
Eduardo Prat, Vice President, Latin America, Kalmar, Mobile Solutions. eduardo.prat@kalmarglobal.com, tel. +34 609029500
Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com
Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2020 totalled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com