TIL Limited, a Kolkata-based manufacturer of material handling and infrastructure equipment, has rolled out its 400th Hyster-TIL ReachStacker from its Kharagpur manufacturing facility. This marks a milestone in the company’s 14-year journey of producing ReachStackers since it first introduced the product line in 2010.
According to the company, production has steadily grown from just three units in the first year to over 50 units annually during 2016–2019. TIL has now set a target to manufacture more than 50 units in the upcoming fiscal year. The latest ReachStacker model features ergonomic cabins, intelligent monitoring systems, and real-time performance tracking. Quality checks include GPS-based braking efficiency verification and comprehensive load testing.
Pinaki Niyogy, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer at TIL, said the 400th unit, the Hyster-TIL RS46-33 ReachStacker, has a lifting capacity of 46 tons. He added that the newly designed cabin offers all-around visibility and is supported by an integrated IoT system for real-time monitoring. The model also includes an ECO-mode feature designed to improve fuel efficiency, addressing demands for cost-effective and sustainable operations in ports and logistics.
TIL has exported more than 40 ReachStackers to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and markets across Southeast Asia.
Founded in 1944, TIL Limited is an Indian manufacturer of material handling and infrastructure equipment. Headquartered in Kolkata, the company operates two manufacturing facilities in Eastern India and serves sectors including construction, mining, and defence.