Daifuku has maintained a net cash position for the past eight years. From a more long-term standpoint, net debt/EBITDA peaked at 2.95 times in fiscal 2011, when the company acquired Logan Teleflex.

With its 2167mm length, 1527mm width, 1243mm height and 1229mm between the rear-wheel housings, it can carry one standard Aussie pallet or two Euro pallets held in place by a choice ... As a result, ...

There’s also 1140mm between the wheel arches (not wide enough for a standard Aussie pallet) plus four sturdy tie-down points for securing loads ... The rear bench seat’s base cushion also swings up ...