The Lincolnshire-based firm says the nine new Toyota forklift trucks will form part of its commitment to supporting safety, efficiency and resilience across its operations at its Fosdyke site near Spalding.
The new fleet includes six Toyota 8FGF25 2.5-tonne gas trucks and three Toyota 9FBE16T 1.6-tonne electric trucks, each tailored to the demands of a busy fresh produce environment.
AH Worth adds that three of the gas trucks have been fitted with advanced onboard weighing systems, making real-time weighing a key feature of the investment.
The onboard weighing systems enable loads to be weighed in real time while on the forks, helping to streamline internal flows by reducing the need for separate weighing stages, double handling and unnecessary vehicle movements.
The system also supports consistently accurate load weights, helping to minimise product giveaway, prevent overloading and maintain tighter control over yield and costs.
The electric trucks have been specified for continuous use, with full battery change facilities, spare batteries, camera systems, LED safety lights, keypad entry and rear assist features.
The fleet was supplied and will be serviced by Truckmasters Handling, based in Skegness, Lincolnshire.
Matt Walton, managing director – Fosdyke Farms at AH Worth, said: “The safety and wellbeing of our teams is always a priority, and this investment gives our operators the equipment they need to work safely, comfortably and efficiently, while also supporting wider business efficiency.
“The new fleet has been specified for the realities of a busy fresh produce operation, from camera systems and safety lighting to onboard weighing technology. This level of investment helps set AH Worth apart, supporting our teams day to day while helping us maintain the high standards our customers expect.”
AH Worth supplies vegetables including cavolo nero, kale, spinach and leeks to national retail, foodservice, wholesale and food manufacturing customers.
