UAE-based Danube Building MaterialsAl-Bahar has purchased 35 units of Cat DP30NT forklifts along with an exclusive support bundle from Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar, to boost the company’s warehousing operations in Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, and Fujairah.
Danube Building Materials provides more than 25,000 products and value-added services including stock plywood, MDF, nouveau surfaces, exotic timber, laminates, veneer, kitchens & bath fittings, acustica, tiles, steel, and adhesives. The large number of SKUs and variety of material demands warehousing equipment that can provide high versatility, performance, and durability.
Danube made the buying decision on the basis of its experience with Cat Lift Trucks through the Cat Rental Store for more than a decade and the company’s relationship with Al-Bahar.
T. Madhusudhan Rao, CEO, Danube, said: “The value of the Cat brand was known to us as we have been using Cat Rental Forklifts for over 10 years. Moreover, we were happy with the excellent dealer support from Al-Bahar, including the availability of parts across the region. Hence, we had no second thoughts when we were to purchase forklifts for operations across our branches.”
Sultan Ibrahim, fleet manager, Danube, added: “We rely on Cat Forklifts for the durability & reliability they promise. Higher engine capacity and lifting height were among the other highlights, Cat Forklifts provided us. We see the association as a win-win, and are looking forward to benefiting from this relationship.”
Mamoun Mutair, product manager, material handling equipment, Al-Bahar, said: “Regardless of the application expectation, these compact engine powered models have deservedly acquired a name synonymous with durability. Of the various materials handling equipment we offer, DP30 was ideal for Danube’s kind of requirement. Along with high lifting height and engine capacity, the DP30 offers a detailed dashboard. It comes with Hydrostatic steering for increased productivity. Moreover, advanced engine powered technology offers the level of performance necessary to meet the requirements of modern business.”
