…says Ravi Hissaria, Managing Director of Tippers & Trailers India Pvt Ltd, while explaining the trends in the material handling equipment (MHE) industry.

Could you please brief us about your company's business?
We have one of the largest fabrication facilities in Karnataka, spread in 1.5 lakhs sq feet, and having all type of modern fabrication machineries. We offer pre-engineered buildings and complete EOT crane solutions with Stahl-German technology. In addition, we also take up heavy fabrication on a turnkey basis.

What are the challenges faced by customers today while handling materials?
Safety is the main challenge. People ignore factors such as human fatigue, human safety, product safety, etc, when material handling equipment investment comes into picture. Since material handling is non-revenue generating activity, people give last preference for investment. Everyone must understand the value of safety in terms of effective material handling.

How is your company helping customers to improve their efficiency in material handling?

We provide world class crane solutions with additional safety features of global standards. Also, our product comes with advanced safety features like fault detection, overload indicator, emergency power cut-off, etc. We educate customer by giving free demonstration, training of our product displayed at our office

What are key trends observed in the logistics & warehousing sector with respect to usage of material handling equipment (MHE) & systems?
Recent trends are artificial intelligence (AI) and auto retrieving systems in storage. In material handling equipment like cranes come with so many advanced features such as IoT system, human sensors, sway controller control, target positioning, protected areas, end positioning, Hook cantering, etc

What are your growth plans?
Apart from standard cranes, we are in the process of developing process cranes with advanced features like German quality standard. Also, we are in the process of developing a European model hoist in-house. The product will be launched in the market very soon with attractive prices.