Elite Material Handling offers products that help in seamless transport of materials in warehouses with high productivity and safety. In this interview, Manpreet Sachdev, President & CEO, Elite Material Handling Co, elaborates on trends in material handling market and growth plans for his company.

How is Elite Material Handling fulfilling the needs of the Indian manufacturing industry?
We manufacture only special solutions for material handling equipment (MHE) where there is a challenge for capacity, movement and time.

What are the advantages of using Elite Material Handling products?
We have been in industry for sixty plus years now and have an advantage over design, quality, and durability. Products, which were supplied by us more than three decades ago, are still working strong.

What kind of changes are visible in the manufacturing industry when it comes to material handling?
As there is going to be a shortage of manpower, material handling equipment will be the future of the industry. Customers will look for low-cost solutions for moving material and getting work done.

What is the effect of modernisation of warehouses on the demand for MHE?
To keep up with the new equipment, the infrastructure will also need to be upgraded like more height warehouse, better material and eco-friendly with minimum carbon footprint.

Is demand for modern/semi-automated (or automated) material handling equipment gaining traction in the industry?
Right now, it’s too early. Customers are not investing and waiting for the technology to be proven and price to come down.

How is the demand for electric MHE? Is the market for electric MHE increasing?
Yes, the demand for electric material handling equipment is huge and increasing as people need to get their work done fast.

Could you please elaborate on some of the new products & solutions that you have developed for material handling recently?
We have developed new systems to keep the warehouse going. A lot of automation and sensors are used. Also, there will be a time when autonomous material handling equipment will be common.

What are your growth plans for the future?
We are always looking to develop new material handling equipment which are lighter and faster to move with low cost.