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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.

 


Our solutions for this industry

Heavy Duty Forklifts

A choice of lifting capacities up to 85 tonnes with various attachments. Known for their outstanding build quality, safety, and ease of operation, our forklifts are easy to maintain and service.

Reachstackers

Our reachstackers can be fitted with numerous specialist attachments so you can move a variety of loads of up to 130 tonnes per machine or 260 tonnes when working in tandem, safely and efficiently.

Heavy Duty Range of Reachstackers

These reachstackers handle oversized and ultra-heavy materials with ease—ideal for managing steel coils, slabs, long pipes, and casting molds across production lines, yards, and ports. With capacities up to 380 tonnes and engineered for stability and precision, they ensure safe, efficient handling in demanding metal processing environments. Their fuel-efficient drive systems and flexible configurations make them a reliable, sustainable choice for heavy industrial logistics. This range of heavy-duty industrial reachstackers, in partnership with CES, combines advanced engineering expertise to meet the demands of ultra-heavy lifting operations across specialized industries.

Terminal Tractors

We have a wide range of terminal tractors specifically designed to be used in a variety of material handling applications.

Services

We have an extensive range of services, including spare parts, on-call and contract maintenance services, and life-cycle services, such as refurbishments, fleet management and upgrades.
Our digital services, such as Kalmar Insight, will enable greater visibility and control of your equipment and maintenance.