Here are some recent news in the forklift industry:
Here are some recent news in the forklift industry:
1.Yale Wins 2024 Green Good Design Award for Lithium-ion Lift Trucks:
Greenville, N.C. (Oct. 10, 2024) – Yale Lift Truck Technologies' ERC 050-060 VGL series of lithium-ion-powered lift trucks has received a 2024 Green Good Design Award. This recognition highlights the company's efforts in developing zero-emission forklifts, which is in line with the industry's trend towards more environmentally friendly equipment.
2.Hyster Receives Green Supply Chain Partner Award:
Hyster Company has won the Green Supply Chain Partner award, which celebrates the company's efforts towards powered industrial truck electrification. This helps companies pursue decarbonization goals without compromising on performance, indicating the industry's growing focus on sustainable solutions.
3.Big Lift Opens New North American HQ:
Big Lift LLC, the North American distributor for Big Joe Forklifts and EP Equipment, has recently opened a new 120,000-square-foot state-of-the-art North American headquarters in De Forest, Wisconsin. This expansion reflects the company's growth and its commitment to serving the North American market better.
4.Crown Expands C-B Series Electric Pneumatic Tire Forklifts:
Crown Equipment Corporation has expanded its C-B series of 80V electric pneumatic tire forklifts, now offering lifting capacities ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 lbs. This provides a more versatile electric alternative for both indoor and outdoor applications, meeting the diverse needs of customers.
5.Domestic Forklift Industry Performance in 2024:
In 2024, the forklift sector in China has maintained steady growth in performance. Although the growth rate has slowed due to a decline in the prosperity of the domestic manufacturing industry and a decrease in the demand for large vehicles, the profit end has benefited from high-margin overseas business and the increase in the proportion of electric vehicles. The profitability of the forklift sector continues to improve.
6.Patents in the Forklift Industry:
Forklift manufacturers have been actively obtaining patents. For example, Hangcha Group has obtained several patents related to forklifts, such as a "forklift and forklift starting system" patent and a "forklift and forklift hydraulic system" patent, which enhance the performance and functionality of forklifts.
7.Skills Competition in Tai'an City:
On October 12, 2024, the "Skills Promote Tai'an" vocational skills competition - the lifting and handling machinery operator (forklift driver) competition was successfully held in Chenguang Vocational School (Ciyao Campus) in Tai'an City. A total of 50 forklift elites from 17 units in the county competed and exchanged skills on the same stage.