MLA Holdings and SANY form Heavyweight Alliance

May 7, 2015 - PRLog -- MLA Holdings Pty Ltd has established a partnership with the SANY Group for the exclusive distribution of their container handlers and heavy forklift range in Australia. This landmark alliance brings together MLA’s leading heavy equipment service team and the outstanding new SANY product range that includes Reach stackers, Laden Container Handlers, Empty Container Handlers and Forklifts between 16-46 tonne capacity.

The original Chinese SANY Group was founded in 1989 and has developed to be the fifth-largest construction machinery company, and the second largest manufacturer of container handling trucks in the world. SANY is now the fastest-growing company in this segment. With market capitalisation of $US21.6 billion, SANY is listed in the world’s top 500 most valuable companies. Currently, SANY employs about 40,000 people in more than 150 countries.

SANY Europe, the European headquarters of SANY Group, was founded in 2008 as SANY Germany GmbH. SANY’s ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Bedburg, Germany, is producing container handlers and heavy forklifts meeting the highest European standards. The digitally controlled assembly line ensures a perfect manufacturing process and outstanding quality.  The latest SANY products represent world leading technology and build-quality tailored to suit all types of heavy lift functions. Heavy equipment users in Australia now have a choice of the most modern and innovative container handlers and heavy forklifts sourced from either Germany or China, backed by the existing MLA heavy truck service team and all the experience they bring.

MLA is widely regarded as the leader in a competitive market thanks to their strong focus on customer needs, and ongoing commitment to delivering quality, cost-effective total material handling solutions. Matt Saunders, MLA General Manager Sales & Operations says “MLA is thrilled to be partnering with the SANY Group. Over the past 20 years, MLA has proudly developed an unrivalled knowledge of the needs and requirements relating to container handlers and heavy forklifts. MLA’s company philosophy revolves around the flexibility to react to customer needs in any situation. That’s why we guarantee optimum service through the entire lifespan of our equipment. MLA’s comprehensive stock of parts for the SANY range includes major components as well as any parts that may be required on a day to day situation. SANY’s modern logistics software and technology also assures availability, quick delivery and reliable service by our factory trained technicians across Australia”.

Michael Kidd, MLA National SANY Product Manager says that performance, safety, economy, reliability and comfort are of primary importance to users of container handlers and heavy forklifts. “These traits are integral to the new SANY range. Already we have supplied many SANY container handlers to the Australian branches of some of the world’s most respected companies. SANY in partnership with MLA has the vision and capability to offer a refreshing alternative to the Australian market”.

For more information regarding the new MLA and SANY partnership, or to enquire about any of the SANY product range, contact MLA on 131 652 or www.mlaholdings.com.au.