Edgars’ Material Handling Equipment

Edgars has been successful in supplying a highly sophisticated range of materials handling system (MHS) providing the Singapore International Airport’s Cargo Terminal the capacity to efficiently handle an anticipated 160,000 tonnes of cargo yearly.
A total of four organisations were involved in the development of the system. The organisations were — Singapore Airport Terminal Services, the American consultancy firm of Breier Neidle Patrone Associates Inc, the contractor for the system — Transact Overseas Inc, and, of course, Hargill Singapore Pte Limited, Edgar Division.
Edgar was the main sub-contractor for the local fabrication, erection and commissioning of the system in close collaboration with Transact Overseas Incorporated’s resident engineer.
MHS is semi-mechanised with its most distinctive feature being the two Transact-made low-profile transfer vehicles forming the heart of the system. Additional components are the conveyors, forklift trucks, electronic and mechanical weighing scales, docklevellers, scossor lifts, racking and storage boxes.
In association with Transact Overseas Inc., Edgar met the stringent requirement of the job. Edgars’ long standing experience in the field of material handling came to the fore when the project was completed in May 1977.
The Edgar division of Hargill Singapore Pte. Limited is actually involved in the supply of material handling equipment to the Port of Singapore Authority, the Singapore Airport Terminal Services and other major sea and air ports in the region. Their involvement includes supply, maintenance and installation where necessary.
As regards airport equipment they are the sole agent for all the British Airport Equipment (BAE), which is a consortium of Albar Engineering Limited, Norwich Coachworks Limited, Hydro-Hygiene Services Limited, Power Lifts Limited and A.C.S. Engineering Sales Limited, all of United Kingdom.
BAE manufacturers a very comprehensive range of airport equipment. Typical are airtugs, towing tractors, hydraulic lifting platforms, container pallet dollies, mobile aircraft maintenance platforms, toilet and water servicing units, aircraft exterior cleaning units, commissary trucks, mobile baggage loaders and passenger stairs. All this equipment is available from Edgar.
Over the past few years, Edgar supplied over 80 units of Reliance Mercury tractors to Singapore and Malaysian seaports and airports.
As agents of Rubery-Owen Karritainers Limited UK, Edgar supplied a total 20 straddle carriers and one travel-lift to Singapore and Malaysia Ports. The straddle carriers, equipped with telescopic spreader easily handles 20ft to 40ft containers stacking them 3-high.
The company also acts as agent for marketing and maintaining the complete range of Mitsubishi forklift trucks. The lifting capacity of these forklifts is from 1350 kg (2700 lbs) to 15,000 kg (33,000 lbs.) These forklifts are generally well received with a record of high performance and reliability. The biggest users of this equipment are ports followed by various industries and warehousing companies.
The Mitsubishi forklifts are either diesel or LPG driven.
The company also deals in NYK electric forklift trucks. Available in the range are reach trucks and counter balanced trucks with capacities ranging from 500 kg to 3000 kg. Maintenance on these trucks is made easy by unitizing easily replaceable components. Some models have built-in automatic chargers.
The third brand of forklifts that Edgars market is the “Rolls Royce” of this workhorse clan. This is the climax — Conveyancer forklift trucks made in England. Most popular of the diesel range are - the TC 6 lifting 2750 kg (6000 lb), the TC 7 lifting 3200 kg
(7000 lb) and the TC 8 lifting 3660 kg (8000 lb). These forklifts are performed by companies which are familiar with their reliability and performance. Included in the Conveyancer range are battery electric reach ‘trucks and counter balanced forklift trucks from 2000 to 8000 lbs capacity. LPG driven counter balanced forklift trucks are also available up to 6000 lbs capacity.
Not so very long ago, the company acquired sole agency rights for Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia to market UNIC Corporation’s hydraulic cranes. UNIC is a Japanese company based in Sakura, about 70 km from Tokyo. 

Edgar will market the whole variety of models. The manufacturers have coded the models into “K” for construction and civil engineering, heavy-duty cargo-handling and for work at high elevations. Altogether, there are nine models in the “K” series. The ‘U’ series of five models is long mounted and used for “one-man lift-and carry” operations.
The Edgar division of Hargill Singapore Pte. Limited will take part in the International Exhibition of Materials Handling and Construction Machinery — IMAC 77 at the Singapore Stadium in October.
Well known international companies and organisations will be participating in IMAC 77, and Edgars will hold its own among these giants.
On display will be a good variety of material handling and construction equipment.