To ensure that the purchase does not turn into a financial disaster, there are a few basic criteria to consider when selecting a solution. Firstly, the solution should be perfectly tailored to the application. Equally important are occupational safety and ergonomics: Does the ladder meet all safety-related requirements? Does it enable a comfortable and safe working posture? In terms of the financial aspect, it should be considered that the access equipment not only guarantees a good price-performance ratio at the time of purchase, but can also be used in the long term and maintained cost-effectively. In order to find the optimum access technology solution, professional advice and supportive planning from manufacturers such as Hymer-Leichtmetallbau is advisable, depending on the complexity of the required solution.

With the expertise gained from over 55 years of experience in the manufacture of access technology, Hymer-Leichtmetallbau claims to guarantee solutions that are characterized by quality, practical functions, durability and safety. In addition to series products, the aluminum specialist offers tailor-made special designs with its Hymer Project division. These special solutions are based on the Hymer modular system - standardized individual components that can be combined with freely selectable stair inclinations, step widths and depths, platform sizes, shapes, materials and other details to create the exact work aid required. If special working conditions and circumstances on site require an even more individual solution, Hymer Project develops special designs based on the Hymer modular system, which are equipped with functions such as mechanical or electrical height adjustment, telescopic extensions and other components according to customer requirements.

Customized series as a solution?
Zodel advises a three-step discovery phase in order to obtain access technology that best meets the company's needs. "The first step is to check whether a standard product produced in series might be suitable. One ladder that is particularly suitable for warehouse work is the Hymer 6092 hook-on extension ladder, for example, a telescopic ladder with infinitely extendable handrails and hooks that can be used where fixed access ladders cannot be installed.

Modular system with individual components
If a standard product is out of the question, the access technology expert recommends that the second step is to find out whether one of the standardized solutions from the Hymer modular system is an option. "The standardized, tried-and-tested components of our Hymer modular system, which are designed on the basis of extruded aluminium profiles, enable our customers to create individual solutions - for example, dimensionally accurate mobile platform stairs. The online configurator guides you through a product configuration. The system is designed for the long term: screw connections instead of welded connections ensure uncomplicated repair and replacement of components."

Special designs
If the modular system does not provide a suitable standardized solution, the Hymer Project team comes into play in step three to develop an individual solution with the customer. Sales Manager Tobias Zodel explains the procedure: "Depending on the complexity and the general conditions, we also visit our customers on site in order to incorporate the local conditions into the planning for the best possible solution. On this basis, we prepare an individual quotation, design the required system including approval drawing when the order is placed and schedule the project. Before delivery - which we can also support with the logistics if required - we always check the finished construction down to the smallest detail for function and quality." Hymer Project sees itself not only as a supplier of access technology, but also as a partner for complete project management and also offers an installation service and after-sales services. Positive feedback on the projects encourages Zodel and his team: "Our customers can rely on receiving a high-quality, durable and, above all, intelligent solution, which - like our entire range - is of course completely made in Germany. Anyone who would like advice without obligation can contact us at any time."