Terex AWP Changzhou ramps up production

By the beginning of October Terex Aerial Work Platform’s (AWP) Chinese plant in Changzhou will produce its 1000^th Genie GS-1330 scissor lift. The machine was introduced globally in early 2019 and demonstrates the success of the Changzhou plant and its ability to ramp up to meet the global demand for this product.

The Genie GS-1330 has been designed in response to worldwide demand for compact manoeuvrability in low-level access and space and weight restricted applications. It offers a maximum platform height of 3.9m and a maximum working height of 5.9m with a 2-person, 227kg capacity, and weighing 889kg. This lift is equipped with an all-electric DC drive system that powers it around indoor jobsites with quiet, zero-emissions operation. Runtime ensures a full day of productivity.

Terex AWP Changzhou operations director Johnny Tan said, “The production of the 1000th Genie GS-1330m scissor lift at Changzhou facility is exciting news for our customers. Thanks to our world-class Lean management practices, the Changzhou plant is able to utilise its production capacity to the maximum extent to better support the demand for this popular product from Terex AWP customers around the world.”

Tan adds, “The upcoming production of the 1000th Genie GS-1330m scissor lift represents a breakthrough of local manufacturing in China and the R&D capacity of Genie worldwide. In the future, we will continue to pioneer increased manufacturing capacities and technological developments in the industry, as well as provide a new higher level of customer service through the comprehensive offerings of our core competitiveness.”