Thursday, July 24, 2025
Combilift introduced the Combi Load Xtender, a pantograph-style load extender designed to upgrade one-sided loading in material handling operations at LIGNA 2025 in Hannover, Germany. This innovative solution addresses the challenges faced by businesses operating in space-restricted environments, such as timber yards, logistics hubs, and facilities with limited trailer access.
Creative architecture for environments with limited space
The Combi Load Xtender is engineered for environments where dual-side loading is not feasible. Its ultra-low mechanism height ensures seamless operation beneath standard trailer beds, avoiding structural interference while maintaining full functionality. The open-frame pantograph design provides operators with excellent visibility during loading and unloading, allowing for more accurate and safer handling of goods.
Higher efficiency and safety
Safety is a core focus of the Xtender’s design. By allowing operators to securely position loads against the far, closed side of a trailer, it significantly reduces the risk of products toppling. It enhances personnel safety by minimising their exposure to active traffic zones. Its robust construction is built to withstand demanding industrial environments, and Combilift has filed patents for the design in both Europe and the United States.
The Combi Load Xtender is especially valuable for operations involving rail wagons or loading bays that offer only single-side access. Its versatility makes it an ideal solution for various industries, including timber, logistics, and manufacturing, where efficient and safe loading and unloading are paramount.
Commitment to innovation
The introduction of the Combi Load Xtender marks a significant advancement in logistics technology. It offers a practical, efficient, and safe solution to a long-standing challenge—enabling full-scale, one-sided loading in a wide range of real-world scenarios. With this launch, Combilift reaffirms its commitment to shaping the future of material handling through innovative solutions that deliver tangible impact.
Combilift: A pioneer in material handling solutions
Founded in 1998 by Robert Moffett and Martin McVicar, Combilift has grown into the world’s largest manufacturer of multi-directional forklifts. Headquartered in Ireland, the company exports to over 85 countries, with more than 80,000 units in operation globally.
Innovative Products
Combilift’s product lineup includes:
Each product is tailored to enhance safety, maximise storage, and improve efficiency in material handling.
Combilift’s dedication to innovation is evident in its continuous product development. The introduction of electric models like the Combi-CB70E demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable solutions.
A look back at LIGNA 2025
LIGNA 2025, held from May 26 to 30 at Messegelände in Hannover, Germany, marked the 50th anniversary of the world’s premier trade fair for woodworking and wood processing. Celebrating five decades of industry leadership, the event attracted over 80,000 professionals from more than 150 countries, underscoring its global significance.
The fair featured 1,300 exhibitors showcasing over 5,000 innovative solutions across ten halls and outdoor areas. Notable companies like Combilift, HOMAG, and UNTHA presented cutting-edge technologies in areas such as automation, engineered wood, and sustainable production.
LIGNA 2025 served as a testament to the woodworking industry’s evolution, showcasing advancements in technology and sustainability. Companies like Combilift continue to lead the way in providing innovative solutions that meet the industry’s changing demands.
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