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Material Handling Solutions For Building Materials And DIY Store Transport

Building Materials can range from roofing items, wood, insulation, structural steel, pipes, bricks and much more. All of the above come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and weights, so having a piece of equipment that can handle different loads is essential.

Our range of Multidirectional Sideloaders and Multidirectional Forklifts is the perfect solution for the Building Materials Industry. Working both indoors and outdoors, HUBTEX Australia machines can handle long loads and standard pallets in narrow aisles and bulk storage, as well as loading and unloading trailers in the yard.

This eliminates the need for time-consuming double handling and increases your operation’s productivity and efficiency, as you only need to use one truck instead of multiple. At HUBTEX Australia, we create the unique! No matter what your requirements are, we have a material handling solution specific to your needs. This includes providing solutions across multiple industries with a quality range of products.

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We know better than anyone that handling long, heavy and bulky loads in a confined space presents equipment users with difficult but special and unique challenges. Arrange a free consultation with our team of material handling specialists to get the best possible solution for your application. Contact us now on the details below…

Building Material Handling FAQs

HUBTEX provides a full range of material handling solutions specifically designed for the building materials sector. Our machines, including multidirectional sideloaders and multidirectional forklifts, are engineered to handle a wide variety of loads such as roofing products, timber, insulation, structural steel, pipes, bricks and other bulky items. These solutions are capable of moving materials safely and efficiently both indoors and outdoors, including in narrow aisles and bulk storage yards. By eliminating the need for multiple vehicles and redundant handling steps, HUBTEX solutions streamline material handling and transportation across your entire operation.

In Australia, building materials come in an extensive range of sizes, weights and shapes, from long timber profiles to heavy steel beams. Standard forklifts often struggle with this diversity, especially when space is tight or loads are awkwardly shaped. As a leading material handling equipment supplier in materials handling Australia, HUBTEX delivers purpose-built machines that are engineered to handle these challenges with precision and safety. Our equipment ensures smoother workflows, higher productivity and reduced product damage, enabling building materials businesses to stay competitive and responsive to customer demands.

HUBTEX equipment improves efficiency by combining versatility, power and manoeuvrability in a single platform. Our multidirectional machines allow operators to position loads in multiple directions without repositioning the truck, which significantly reduces time spent on routine moves. This adaptability is invaluable when handling a mix of pallets, long goods and irregular products typical in the building materials industry. Whether loading and unloading trailers, stacking goods in narrow aisles or moving materials within warehouses, HUBTEX solutions help organisations boost throughput while reducing handling costs and complexity.

HUBTEX Australia has delivered specialist materials handling solutions for over three decades, making us one of the most experienced and reliable equipment providers in the country. Our deep understanding of long load and narrow aisle applications, combined with access to world-class engineering and support services, ensures customers receive tailored solutions that match their unique needs. As an authorised supplier of multidirectional forklifts, sideloaders and related handling systems, we offer robust machines backed by parts, service and expert consultation, all designed to maximise uptime and operational efficiency.

Yes, HUBTEX machines are built to handle building material handling and transportation across both indoor and outdoor environments. Our equipment’s robust design and flexible steering systems allow them to navigate confined warehouse aisles as well as open yard spaces for loading and unloading. This versatility means you can use the same fleet of machines across different parts of your operation without compromising performance or safety. From narrow aisle storage to trailer dock handling, HUBTEX solutions help ensure continuity and efficiency throughout your material flow processes.