Paper & Textile Industry

Forklifts for
Rolls, Bales,
and Finished Goods

Gentle handling. Precise placement.

Mills, converters, printers, and textile facilities trust Taylor for safe roll and bale handling. Configure clamps, masts, and visibility options to protect product and keep lines running.

Forklift Solutions for Mills, Converters, and Distribution

Choose cushion for tight indoor aisles and smooth floors, pneumatic for mixed or outdoor surfaces. Add roll and bale clamps, fork positioners, side-shifts, and camera packages to match your product mix.

Taylor cushion tire forklift with roll clamp in mill

Cushion Tire Forklifts

Compact frames and tight turning for production floors and warehouses. Ideal with roll clamps for precise placement at unwind stands and presses.

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Taylor pneumatic forklift staging pulp bales outdoors

Pneumatic Tire Forklifts

Traction and ground clearance for yards and docks. Handles pulp bales, carton stacks, and palletized finished goods across mixed surfaces.

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Handling Challenges in Paper & Textile

Product protection and uptime are critical. Operators need gentle clamping force, clear sightlines, and stable trucks that place heavy rolls and bales with accuracy.

Common pain points

  • Core and edge damage from incorrect clamp pressure or poor alignment.
  • Tight aisles and congested staging around presses and winders.
  • Mixed surfaces from docks to production floors requiring different tire setups.
  • Downtime risk that delays production changeovers and shipments.

What buyers look for

  • Cushion or pneumatic models spec’d to capacity and aisle constraints.
  • Roll and bale clamps with adjustable pressure and high-visibility arms.
  • Camera and lighting packages for accurate placement at height.
  • Service programs and parts availability to keep fleets ready.

Why Taylor Works for Paper & Textile

Gentle, Controlled Handling

Precision hydraulics and clamp pressure options help prevent core crush and edge damage while maintaining secure grip.

Tight-Aisle Maneuverability

Compact chassis, strong steering geometry, and excellent mast visibility support work near machinery and racking.

Visibility & Assist Tech

Clear-VU cab options, camera systems, and lighting packages help operators place rolls and bales accurately at height and in low light.

Spec’d for Your Mix

From light finished rolls to heavy pulp bales, choose capacities, mast heights, and clamps that match your loads and workflows.

Uptime & Support

Backed by Taylor Sudden Service with planned maintenance, on-site repair, and rapid parts to keep production on schedule.

Fleet Insight

Optional telematics help track usage and service intervals so you can plan staffing and maintenance without surprises.

Spec Your Paper & Textile Fleet With Taylor

Share your roll sizes, bale specs, aisle widths, and duty cycles. We will recommend a proven configuration and support plan for your operation.