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News archiveSTERTIL KONI’S WIRELESS LIFTS KEEP LONDON’S BUSES ON THE MOVE![]() London United has invested in a series of Stertil Koni wireless mobile lifts to help maintain its high levels of service to over 155 million passengers.Read more
STERTIL KONI’S EARTHLIFT IMPROVES OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY FOR McGREGOR LOGISTICS![]() Launched at the Commercial Vehicle Show earlier this year, Stertil Koni’s innovative vehicle lifting system - the Earthlift – has dramatically improved efficiency for South Yorkshire haulage company, McGregor Logistics Limited.
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STERTIL’S COMPREHENSIVE WHEEL DOLLY RANGE![]() Stertil UK have expanded their collection of commercial vehicle workshop accessories to include a comprehensive range of wheel removal dollies.Read more
STERTIL SHOWS GREEN CREDENTIALS WITH 98% RECYCLABLE EARTHLIFT![]() Stertil Koni’s newest lifting innovation, the Earthlift, continues to attract increasing levels of interest following its launch at this year’s CV Show.
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Pasquin Meeting - Autopromotec, Bologna 2011![]() At the recent Autopromotec Show in Bologna, Italy, Tony Edge, General Manager of Stertil Koni UK met up with representatives from Pasquin to discuss further details of the new UK agency for the sales and servicing of the Pasquin range of high-quality air operated jacks.Read more
Dundee Council Choose Stertil Koni Lifts Again![]() Dundee City Council has taken advantage of a new ‘trade in’ offer by Stertil Koni to update its range of vehicle lifting equipment.Read more
STERTIL APPOINTED AS EXCLUSIVE UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR PASQUIN JACKS![]() Northampton-based vehicle lifting specialist Stertil Koni has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for the Pasquin range of manually-operated, air-hydraulic lifting jacks.Read more
STERTIL KONI Engineers achieve rapid installation for Staffordshire Council![]() Stertil Koni’s competitive pricing and reputation for quality have resulted in a substantial order from Staffordshire County Council. The local authority purchased a number of new vehicle lifts for its relocated fleet workshop, which keeps all the council’s vehicles, including police cars and buses, on the road.
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STERTIL KONI SUPER-HEAVY DUTY SKYLIFT![]() Nottingham-based haulier D L Rogers & Sons has become the first UK customer to order the brand new 35-tonne version of Stertil Koni’s heavy-duty Skylift. The purchase will help the company achieve its aim of offering clients a full package of heavy haulage workshop services.
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The sky is the limit for Stertil Koni Skylift![]() Stertil Koni has provided a 25-tonne steam-cleaning lift to cope with the introduction of the ftrmetro by First Cymru. The 14.5 metre galvanised Skylift has been installed into the bus operator's washbay to deal with the new ftrmetro, as well as other vehicles in the company's fleet.Read more
Stertil Koni In-ground, SKYLIFT & Wireless Mobile lifts ensure flexible and safer workshop![]() Stertil Koni has completed a major installation for transport group Go-Ahead at its Camberwell workshop. As part of an upgrade to the workshop facilities, the company purchased a number of wireless mobile column lifts, recessed SKYLIFT and a number of inground lifts.
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Buyers guide to mobile column lifts![]() Mobile column lifts do not come cheap, but with a little prior knowledge, you can make a good investment. Read more
Faster inspections with a Skylift![]() Vehicle lift specialists Stertil Koni, in partnership with their Distributor CCS, have installed two heavy-duty lifts into the revamped workshop of Poole Borough Council. The 25-tonne lifts simplify repairs and maintenance to the council's 260-strong fleet of vehicles. The Council wanted to update its workshop by installing lifts with a greater...Read more
Optimize use of workshop space with a skylift![]() Commercial vehicle specialist Clugston Distribution has invested in a 20-tonne Stertil Koni Skylift to maximise use of its workshop space. With over 200 vehicles on its own fleet plus many from external clients, as well as being a VOSA Test Centre, Clugston needed a heavy-duty lift that would be flexible enough to cope with the wide variety...Read more
Past performance earns Stertil Koni new Irish bus contract![]() Ireland's national bus and coach operation Bus Eireann is one of a long list of public transport operators to invest in vehicle lifts from Stertil Koni. Having used Koni equipment at other sites, nine new vehicle lifts have now been installed at Bus Eireann's latest project - a newly-built depot in Galway. Stertil Koni supplied three sets of ST...Read more
New wireless mobile 8.2t mobile column lifts![]() The new ST1082W uniquely incorporates a wireless control system that provides maximum access to the underside of a raised vehicle. Each of the mobile columns is equipped with two long-life deep cycle batteries which, when fully charged, will power the fully-laden column for more than 20 lifting cycles. The batteries can then be charged overnight via a 230v single phase supply...Read more
Stertil Koni Continues to Support![]() STERTIL KONI CONTINUES TO SUPPORT STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service recently extended its long-standing relationship with Stertil Koni with a substantial order for nine hydraulic vehicle lifts. These included two 25-tonnes capacity lifts plus another rated at 7 tonnes and a set of six 8.2 tonnes wireless...Read more
Easier cleaning for fire and rescue vehicles![]() Scottish fire and rescue vehicles have been treated to a new wash-bay facility kitted out with a state-of-the-art vehicle lift from Stertil Koni. Lothian & Borders Fire and Rescue Service has purchased a Vega 240 surface-mounted parallelogram lift to enable steam-cleaning of its...Read more
Stertil Koni achieves SAFEcontractor status![]() STERTIL KONI ACHIEVES SAFEContractor STATUS FOR FIFTH YEAR RUNNING Vehicle lift specialist Stertil Koni is celebrating its achievement of SAFEContractor for five years in a row. The market-leading firm has been granted full accreditation for the health and safety scheme, which assesses the competency of contractors, every year since 2005...Read more
Stertil introduces a new model to their range![]() Northampton based Stertil UK have recently announced the launch of a new Stertil-Koni Mobile Column Lift model to add to their already comprehensive range. As the world's largest supplier of hydraulic mobile column lifts, Stertil have, once again, listened to their customers' needs and have this time developed a model that allows vehicles with large tread widths & tyre...Read more
Stertil Koni lifts simplify vehicle maintenance at Britain's newest airport![]() Stertil Koni has installed a set of mobile column lifts to simplify vehicle maintenance operations at Britain's newest international airport. Penauille Servisair, which provides aviation ground services at Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster, specified a set of ST1082R mobile column lifts to provide unrestricted access to the underside of 30-tonne aircraft tugs...Read more
Translinc improves vehicle access with Stertil 4-post lift![]() Stertil Koni's 17.5 tonne ST4175 vehicle lift is the latest addition to the Stockport workshop of TransLinc. Managing a nationwide fleet of over 3,000 vehicles, TransLinc is the UK's leading provider of specialist fleet services to Local Authorities. Responsible for some 500 vehicles, the Stockport depot chose the new Stertil lift as an...Read more
Increased productivity thanks to Stertil Koni lift![]() Leading materials handling manufacturer Jungheinrich has increased its productivity with the installation of a TwinRam vehicle lift from Stertil Koni. The company's National Engineering Centre at Risley in Warrington had previously managed with a static, floor-mounted ramp that proved to be cumbersome and difficult to work with. After reports...Read more
Stertil Koni launched new mobile column control system![]() Stertil-Koni, always leading in the field of innovative design, have announced the launch of their new control-box system on their 8.2t mobile column lift. As the world's largest supplier of hydraulic mobile column lifts, Stertil have, once again, listened to their customers' needs and have developed a new control system which will allow the operator to have improved...Read more
Stertil Koni lifts bring Marbill's workshop up to date![]() Independent coach operator Marbill Coach Services Ltd has updated its vehicle lifting equipment with the purchase of two sets of ST1082 mobile column lifts from Stertil Koni. The wireless, bluetooth-enabled lifts will replace Marbill's more traditional cabled lifts, which were easily damaged and expensive to maintain. Each vehicle in Marbill's...Read more
New lifts for Welsh ambulance service![]() The Welsh Ambulance Service has purchased a significant number of new lifts from vehicle lift specialist Stertil Koni through its distributor CCS of Leigh in Lancashire. The lifts have replaced the Service's previous equipment, which did not have sufficient lifting capacity to accommodate the newest vehicles on the ambulance fleet. The Welsh...Read more
Protect your working capital by leasing, says Stertil Koni![]() The restrictions of the credit crunch needn't mean you can't invest in equipment to improve your efficiency and productivity - so says Stertil Koni. With lines of credit severely limited and many businesses nervous of using capital in the current climate, the vehicle lifting specialist says a leasing arrangement makes sound business sense...Read more
Stertil Koni confirms environmental credentials![]() Stertil Koni has built on its achievement of the highly-regarded ISO 14001 environmental accreditation by reducing its waste by half. The market-leading vehicle lift supplier was first awarded the Environmental Management System accreditation in February 2007 and immediat...Read more
Parcel carrier chooses Stertil Koni![]() Stertil Koni was the vehicle lift of choice for leading parcel carrier DPD at its newly completed parcel sortation hub in Birmingham. The express parcels delivery company purchased four of Koni's heavy-duty four-post lifts to assist with service and maintenance of its UK fleet. DPD's newly built multi-sortation hub is purpose-designed for...Read more
Stertil Koni launches retro fit anti-skid finish![]() Stertil Koni's development team has come up with a new anti-skid finish for commercial vehicle lifts. As well as adding the finish to new models, Stertil has ensured that it can be easily and quickly retro fitted to existing lifts - including other manufacturers' models. The new anti-skid solution is suitable for platforms of all fixed...Read more
Euro bus expo great opportunity for Stertil Koni![]() Stertil Koni was pleased to be exhibiting once again at the recent Euro Bus Expo in Birmingham. Showcasing its wireless lift range at the event, the company reported a busy show with an encouraging number of high quality enquiries. Stertil boss Tony Edge said there was a "good range of potential new customers" visiting the show, as well as...Read more
RWM 2008 exhibition![]() Stertil Koni was able to demonstrate the lifting capacity of its wireless vehicle lifts at the recent Recycling & Waste Management Show, thanks to the loan of a 22.1 tonne loading shovel from JCB. The three-day show, at Birmingham's NEC, welcomed more than 8000 visitors keen to investigate products and services from across the recycling and waste...Read more
Alfa showroom lift![]() Multi-franchise car dealer Platts Garage has chosen a Move 30 lift supplied by Stertil Koni to improve its ability to move vehicles from floor to floor. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, Platts specialises in Fiat and Alfa Romeo cars and has recently invested 2 million pounds in a state-of-the-art new showroom and increased its workforce by over 50%...Read more
Anti-skid surface for lift platforms![]() Stertil Koni's development team has come up with a new anti-skid finish for commercial vehicle lifts. As well as adding the finish to new models, Stertil has ensured that it can be easily and quickly retro fitted to existing lifts - including other manufacturers' models. The new anti-skid solution is suitable for platforms of all fixed...Read more
22 tonnes is no problem for Stertil wireless lifts![]() Vehicle lifting expert Stertil Koni has supplied its ST1082W mobile column lifts to oil and gas industry supplier Rotech Holdings. Specialising in the development of innovative tools for the energy industry, Rotech has taken delivery of a set of wireless lifts to assist with the assembly of its highly specialised equipment. The four lifts...Read more
Unique EarthLift from Stertil Koni![]() UNIQUE EARTHLIFT FROM STERTIL KONI SETS NEW 'GREEN' STANDARDS A unique new vehicle lift from market-leader Stertil Koni sets new environmental standards. The planet-friendly Earthlift is battery-powered, uses biodegradable oil and a state-of-the-art communication system developed from military technology. Widely acclaimed at its launch...Read more
Buying lifts through Stertil Finance![]() Having recently installed not one, but twelve sets of Stertil Koni's mobile vehicle lifts, Volvo South should be in the know when it comes to the best way of paying for them! The twelve 8.2 tonne capacity lifts were distributed to Volvo depots throughout the South East in Basingstoke, Hayes, Croydon, Radlett and Didcot and were purchased on...Read more
Stuarts Volvo opts for galvanised vehicle lift![]() West Country Volvo expert Stuart's Truck and Bus has added to its collection of Stertil Koni lifting equipment with the purchase of a new Vega 450 45-tonne lift. The company, an authorised Volvo truck and bus repairer, undertakes servicing and repair of all types of commercial...Read more
Stertil Koni Skylift: the ultimate heavy-duty lift![]() During the decade of the 1980's and 90's four-post drive on lifts, parallelogram lifts and scissor lifts became increasingly popular in the heavy-duty commercial lifting market. These drive on platform type lifts afforded the operator the safety of having a vehicle parked on a platform, but the disadvantages sometimes outweighed the advantages...Read more
New Stertil lifts revolutionise vehicle maintenance![]() The Myers Group, the Huddersfield-based building material supply group, has recently installed two new vehicle lifts from Stertil Koni. The 28-tonne capacity in-ground lifts have been fitted as part of a major workshop refurbishment. The Myers Group owns and maintain...Read more
Cheshire fire and rescue![]() STERTIL KONI LIFT SUPPORTS CHESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has purchased a 5.5 tonne capacity Stertil Koni vehicle lift to assist with the maintenance of its 200-strong fleet. The service chose Stertil's ST 4055 four-post lift, which was specially designed to handle modern long and heavy vehicles. Cheshire Fire and...Read more
Fraikin fleet maintenance![]() Commercial vehicle fleet services provider Fraikin has installed a second Stertil Koni mobile column lift to assist with tractor unit and trailer maintenance at its Wednesbury workshop. Stertil's ST1082 mobile lift is specially designed to hoist heavy vehicles such as buses, trucks, trailers and aircraft tractors. Each column is rated at 8,200...Read more
Another coach operator chooses Stertil for vehicle lifts![]() Nefyn Coaches is the latest heavy vehicle operator to choose Stertil Koni for its vehicle lifting requirements. The company, which runs buses and coaches in both Nefyn and Gwynfor livery across the UK, has had an in-ground lift installed in its new workshop. "The lift in our workshop is in use every day," explained Aled Owen of Nefyn Coaches...Read more
Satisfied Stertil Koni customer comes back for more![]() Dundee City Council installed a selection of Stertil Koni vehicle lifts into its new workshop back in 2001. So happy has the Council been with the performance and reliability of the lifts, it has recently added to its collection with the purchase of a Vega 240 parallelogram lift and a TR35 in-ground lift. The new Vega lift has been installed...Read more
Stertil's new ST4120 vehicle lift provides unrivaled flexibility![]() Stertil Koni has introduced another model into its fixed 4-post lift range. The new ST4120 replaces the ST4100 and offers an additional two tonnes of lifting capacity over its predecessor. It has been specifically developed to be user-friendly, competitive on price and provide unrivalled flexibility to the user. The ST4120's electro-hydraulic...Read more
First bus chooses Stertil Koni lifts for new depot![]() First Bus, the UK's largest bus operator, chose Stertil Koni to provide vehicle lifts for its newest depot in Leicester. The installation involved a mixture of standard four-post lifts and mobile column lifts, all of which assist with maintenance and repair of the 130 buses in the First Bus Leicester fleet. First Bus chose to install four of...Read more
Stertil Koni wireless lifts for major transport group![]() Stertil Koni is supplying ST1082W wireless mobile column lifts to the Go-Ahead Group, a major force in the UK public transport industry. After successful demonstrations of the equipment, the group has purchased four sets of Stertil's 8.2 tonne mobile lifts for its bus operations in the North East. Go-Ahead has a pro-active equipment replacement...Read more
Stertil Koni confirmed as preferred supplier for Daimler Chrysler![]() Stertil Koni has added to its impressive list of clients by becoming a preferred supplier for Daimler Chrysler (DC) worldwide. The automotive giant is in the final stages of centralising its workshop equipment purchasing procedure, meaning that workshops owned by DC can only purchase equipment from suppliers approved by the company. The company...Read more
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