In Rotterdam, Netherlands, a regional distribution center faced a recurring bottleneck: workers struggled to access high storage racks and overhead fixtures quickly and safely. Using ladders and makeshift platforms slowed operations and created frequent safety concerns during inventory and maintenance tasks.
Warehouse manager Jeroen explained that routine jobs — replacing lighting, picking stock from top shelves, and performing ceiling repairs — often required two people and interrupted busy aisles for long periods. “We lost time every day just getting someone safely up to work,” he said.
In mid-2024, after evaluating options to improve throughput and safety, Jeroen contacted a local supplier and decided to trial an electric scissor lift designed for narrow-aisle warehouse use. The compact unit rolled into the facility, fitted easily between racks, and raised a single operator plus tools to the required height with steady, vibration-free motion.
The impact was immediate. Tasks that previously shut an aisle for 30–60 minutes were completed in under 10 minutes with one trained operator. The lift’s solid platform allowed technicians to carry parts and tools, reducing trips up and down. Safety incidents dropped, and the team regained hours of productive work each week.
Jeroen’s feedback was direct:
“This small machine changed our workflow. Faster, safer, and far less disruptive — it paid for itself in weeks.”
Today, the center uses different scissor lift types depending on the job: electric scissor lifts for indoor, narrow-aisle work; hydraulic models for heavy-duty lifting; and rough-terrain versions for outdoor yard maintenance. Choosing the right scissor lift helped Jeroen’s team boost efficiency, cut costs, and improve workplace safety.
