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 Nu-Star in Caterpillar (Stockton)
Power Pusher being used in Caterpillar Warehouse
Nu-Star Material Handling Ltd. have recently supplied two of their unique Power Pusher® tug units to Caterpillar (Stockton) for the movement of their jib components during the manufacturing process.

Mr. Ray Scott, (Production Engineer at Caterpillar) commented: "The Power Pusher has provided us with a safe and reliable method of moving the jibs which reduces the manual handling risks on the production line and has helped increase productivity."


David Corfield (Assembly Co-Ordinator at Caterpillar) commented: "We now have an inexpensive and durable solution to this particular problem.It is very simple to operate."

The Power Pusher is one of a growing range of innovative, pedestrian operated, load moving solutions that are designed and manufactured in the UK by Nu-Star Material Handling Ltd.

Typically used to help increase productivity and as a Health & Safety aid (by reducing the likelihood of workplace injury), the Power Pusher is a pedestrian operated, battery powered, tug unit designed for pushing, pulling & manoeuvring rolling loads up to 40,000Kg in weight e.g. trolleys, carts, bogies, chassis, railcars, dolleys etc.

Measuring just 1.4m long and 670mm wide, the Power Pusher is completely self-contained, has its own on-board battery charging system (240Vor 110V input) and may be used both inside and outside.