The latest episode of Logistics Business Conversations takes listeners inside one of the industry’s most remarkable success stories, as we welcome Martin McVicar, co-founder of Combilift, into our studio for an in-depth and highly engaging conversation.
We explore how a small Irish start-up, born in 1998, grew into a €500m global manufacturer, producing over 100,000 vehicles and supplying customers in more than 85 countries.
Episode highlights:
🎉 The golden 100,000th truck for UNICEF
Combilift is marking this milestone with a gold, fully operational truck raffled for charity—offering one lucky winner a unique machine or a buy-back option.
🚀 From start-up grit to global scale
Martin reflects on the company’s early days, first exports, and the customer-led innovation that shaped Combilift’s multi-directional, articulated and pedestrian ranges.
📦 Growth in key sectors
From warehouse optimisation to data centres and heavy modular handling, Combilift continues to expand into fast-growing markets worldwide.
🎪 The famous ‘dancing forklifts’
We revisit the demonstrations that helped showcase the manoeuvrability of the Combi-CB to global audiences.
📈 A strong 2025
The business reports 11% growth in the UK and continued international expansion.
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