Russell Roof Tiles is trialling electric forklift trucks (EFL) in efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Despite electric vehicles enjoying huge growth, they are still not utilised fully in the commercial and manufacturing sector. As well as being a better environmental option, especially with Russell Roof Tiles generating its own electricity, EFLs do not emit any exhaust fumes.
Bruce Laidlaw, operations director who leads on manufacturing at the firm’s sites in the Midlands and Scotland, said: “We are dedicated to reducing the impact we make on our environment, both in terms of manufacturing and transportation.
“We’re currently trialling EFLs from leading manufacurers across all the sites, for a period of time. They will be tested rigouressly by the team. As well as being a low carbon option, it’s essential that the vehicles are fast, efficient and easy to handle.”
Daniel Hancox, business support manager is currently heading the firm’s task force to look at several new sustainable initiatives.
