A single roll can weigh up to four tons and reach considerable dimensions; moving requires absolute precision and control to prevent deformation or surface damage that could compromise the final product’s quality. Adding to these challenges are the typical operating conditions of paper mills, which generally work indoors. In such environments, zero emissions and low noise are not just regulatory or safety requirements – they are essential conditions to maintain product cleanliness and a healthy working atmosphere.
Space optimization is another critical aspect: using higher storage racks improves warehouse efficiency but demands mast structures with outstanding rigidity and torsional resistance, ensuring full stability even at maximum lift heights.
Finally, like any high-intensity industrial process, the paper supply chain depends on efficiency and uptime. Forklifts must guarantee long operating autonomy, quick turnaround and minimal downtime across demanding multi-shift operations.
Carer’s approach to paper handling
Carer, a global leader in the design and manufacturing of high-capacity electric forklifts, has built up decades of hands-on experience working alongside paper mills and companies across the entire supply chain.
This expertise is based on two key pillars: a comprehensive product range and an engineering capability for full customization.
The first strength lies in the breadth of Carer’s standard lineup, which covers capacities from 5.5 to 20 tons and multiple configurations in terms of chassis, powertrain and layout.
From the compact A 55-60-70 SC series, ideal for narrow aisles, to the powerful A 80X, designed for handling large and heavy paper rolls, up to the A 160/1200 S for continuous heavy-duty applications each truck is developed to meet a specific operational demand within the paper industry.
Completing the range, the Z 60-80 H² series combines high lifting capacity with a compact footprint, an ideal balance for optimizing material flows in vertical warehouses or sites with tight maneuvering space. Yet the product range is only the beginning. Within Carer operates the SPED – Special Products Equipment Department, a dedicated engineering division focused on developing tailor-made configurations. Here, engineers analyze plant layouts, load types, clamping systems and duty cycles to adapt every forklift to the customer’s exact requirements.
In the paper sector, this translates into designing special clamps and attachments for roll handling, developing elevated or low-profile cabins to optimize visibility, and tuning power delivery curves and hydraulic control systems to ensure smooth, precise and safe movements.
The result is a tailor-made approach, where standardization and customization coexist, providing the paper industry with high-capacity electric solutions that are reliable, quiet, and completely emission-free.
The silent power of Carer electric forklifts
Over the years, Carer has supported the paper industry across Europe, supplying high-capacity electric forklifts to paper mills, logistics hubs and industrial sites with very different operating environments.
From Southern Europe, where handling often takes place in confined spaces and under demanding conditions, to the northern regions, characterized by colder climates and continuous shifts, Carer solutions have proven their versatility, reliability, and consistent performance.
In Norway, the Z 60 H and Z 80 H models have delivered steady productivity even in extreme weather, enabling local companies to cut emissions without sacrificing performance.
In Sweden, through dealer Systemtruckar AB, several paper mills have adopted Carer trucks, appreciating their quiet operation and zero-emission performance; while in Poland, partner Kuhn installed a Z120HD at a logistics center near Warsaw, replacing LPG trucks and improving safety and operational efficiency.
In Italy, Innocenti Depositi selected an R 80 equipped with an LFP battery, triplex mast, and custom clamp to handle large paper rolls during extended shifts, maintaining both efficiency and stability.
Different experiences, one common direction: making heavy-duty paper handling electric and sustainable.
From port terminals to high-density warehouses, Carer has shown that power and precision can coexist with silence and zero emissions, redefining industry standards and confirming its role as a global partner for the paper industry.
A journey built together with dealers, partners and customers who share the same vision: a future where industrial strength speaks electric – and paper moves with respect for the environment.
