10.09.2007

UpRight announces new models

UpRight Powered Access used its second International Distributor Conference last week to further clarify details regarding the integration and branding of Snorkel products and announce eight new platforms.

The Conference, was held at Lumley Castle near UpRight’s headquarters in North East England. The three-day event was attended by more than 250 distributors and rental companies.

The new additions planned for the UpRight range include three new trailer mounted platforms and five scissor lifts. The machines are scheduled to be introduced as follows:

Late 2007: 15 metre articulated trailer
Early 2008: 12 metre low cost trailer
Early 2008: 12 metre narrow electric scissor
Early 2008: 14 metre RT diesel scissor
Early 2008: 18 metre RT diesel scissor
Early 2008: 26 metre diesel scissor
Early 2008: 30 metre diesel scissor
Mid 2008: 21 metre telescopic trailer


Richard Tindale, UpRight’s sales and marketing director, said: “The addition of another eight lifts to the UpRight family is part of our ongoing expansion strategy to provide high quality UpRight lifts in all volume segments of the market.

“The strength and breadth of our worldwide distributor network means that we have readily available global sales channels to ensure these machines are available - and are quickly adopted.”