Paper Roll Handling Equipment

Improve workplace safety and eliminate manual handling in paper manufacturing with our compact electric tugs.  

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Things to consider

With 25 years of experience helping major paper manufacturers streamline operations and improve workplace safety, we understand the industry's challenges.

  • Variety of loads – with a wide range of different reels, rolls, and other wheeled-loads in paper manufacturing, choose a supplier who can create custom solutions for your requirements.
  • Manual handling – choose solutions that take the strain of moving loads from operators by eliminating manual handling.
  • Moving awkward loads – moving rolls of paper can be difficult, we provide a range of standard roller couplings to make this simple and safe.

Benefits of using our electric tugs in paper manufacturing

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Eliminate manual handling

Electric tugs eliminate manual handling, improving safety and boosting productivity.

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Improved workplace safety

Electric tugs are designed to safely move rolling loads – just like paper rolls!

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Boost productivity

A single operator can move the heaviest loads, boosting efficiency and productivity.

Popular tugs for moving paper production

Trusted by leading paper manufacturers   

Leading global paper manufacturers trust MasterMover’s compact electric tugs to safely move loads, boosting productivity and improving workplace safety.  

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Our components are precisely balanced and, when these were being moved with a forklift truck with a limited turning circle, it was proving difficult. Now we can move the loads safely and easily while keeping components at ground level.

Why choose MasterMover?

  • The world's leading manufacturer of electric tugs for over 25 years
  • Over 40+ electric tugs to choose from
  • Trusted by the leading paper manufacturers
  • In-house custom engineering capabilities 
  • Winner of the King's Award for Innovation 2023 & Queen's Award for International Trade 2021
  • Global sales and support 

We're here to help 

If you’re looking to improve safety, remove the risk of injury and unlock greater operational efficiency, we’re here to help. Speak to our team to discuss your application. 

Your Questions, Answered - FAQs

How do electric tugs move rolls of paper? 

We offer a range of electric tugs, including pedestrian-operated pushers. Alongside our range of electric tugs, we know that every load is different, which means how we connect to loads need to be flexible.

Purpose-built for the safe movement of paper rolls, our AllTerrain range of electric pushers are available with a roll pushing coupling – enabling the easy, safe movement of heavy rolls. 

Is an operator license or training required? 

No, unlike lifting equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes, an electric tug does not require a license to operate. A license-free operation reduces downtime and maximises operational efficiency, reducing wasted time waiting for a licensed driver.    

Minimal training is required to safely operate an electric tug and we offer training packages to suit every requirement.     

How are electric tugs powered?  

Electric tugs are battery powered, with interchangeable batteries or lithium options available, electric tugs can deliver 24/7 operation to keep your processes moving.

Offering zero emissions from the point of use, electric tugs are ideally suited for indoor use, replacing internal combustion engine (ICE) powered equipment such as forklifts or tow tractors.   

How do electric tugs and electric tows connect?     

A range of coupling options are available across the range that maximise performance, security and safety.

Custom coupling solutions can also be designed for unique applications.