The classical restriction for many companies being able to find the funds to purchase an AGV has been overcome with NDC's leasing options.

In the past, many smaller companies found it difficult to enjoy the benefits of this technology.

Our leasing options mean there's no longer the need to scrape together the capital upfront. A manageable 5-year leasing plan has resulted in in companies being able to have AGV's customised and installed when they were previously unable to.

The key benefits is that the AGV cost savings, efficiency and safety features can be enjoyed right away.

Looking at cost savings first.

On average, it costs $12,000 per month for three staff to run a forklift. On NDC's AGV leasing plan, it only costs $6,000 per month, cutting the average operational costs in half.

And the more shifts you run, the more you'll save as you can run the AGV's on a 24hr rotation without any additional

staffing costs and penalty rates. Any company that works its factory floor more than 8 hrs a day will instantly gain cost savings.

The leasing option also means line managers don't have to wait long for budget approvals at the board level. Their request for AGV's are now only a manageable monthly expense that in turn, actually saves money for the company.

The AGVs' safety features also eliminate product and factory damage caused by forklifts and create a safer work environment for staff.

NDC's leasing offer includes everything you'd get if you were to buy the equipment outright. That means it comes with full customisation and installation. You also get to keep the equipment after the five years.

For further information about the leasing option, call NDC Technology today.

A few examples of typical leasing costs for different size AGV systems:

1 vehicle CHEP forklift type AGV system with up to 20 load and unload positions and a travel distance of up to 100 meters.

Monthly cost for 5 years, with no residual: A$ 4,190/month

3 vehicle CHEP forklift type AGV system with up to 50 load and unload positions and a travel distance of up to 200 meters.

Monthly cost for 5 years, with no residual: A$ 9,220/month

5 vehicle CHEP forklift type AGV system with up to 100 load and unload positions and a travel distance of up to 300 meters.

Monthly cost for 5 years, with no residual: A$ 14,245/month

Prices are estimates only, based on market interest rates as of 20th of March 2007. Please contact NDC for detailed pricing information.