Heli reports sales and revenue increases in 2024Heli reports revenue and sales increases
Hefei, China
Chinese forklift manufacturer Heli has released some details of its financial performance for 2024 as it reports both revenue and sales increases for the year.
Describing the year as one “defined by innovation, resilience, and remarkable progress”, Heli says electric product sales increased 8% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2024.
While not disclosing monetary value, Heli says its parts and components revenue for the year jumped 12.2% y-o-y; aftermarket segment revenue increased 12.9% y-o-y and; its intelligent logistics business revenue recorded a 35.1% y-o-y jump.
Sales volumes for the year were 340,200 units, representing y-o-y growth of 16.53%.
Noblelift counterbalance AGV receives certifications
Changxing, China
The Noblelift PS15-CB AGV
Chinese materials handling equipment manufacturer Noblelift, is the first company to receive both European Union (cTUVus) and North American (CE) certification for a counterbalance AGV.
The PS15-CB, first unveiled by Shanghai Noblelift Intelligent Tech at LogiMAT China in Shenzhen in April, has a 1.5T payload capacity and a lift height of 4.4m.
The PS15-CB is powered by a 24V / 210Ah lithium battery and is equipped with multiple LiDAR and 3D obstacle avoidance sensors.
The first order of 16 AGVs will ship to a North American automative manufacturer in Q2 2025.
"Looking ahead, Noblelift will double down on its innovation-first strategy for logistics robots,” the company states.
Automated MH specialists expand again
West Chester, OH, United States
Trew expands again
Southwest Ohio-based automated material handling solution specialist Trew has announced it is embarking on its fourth expansion in six years, having just signed a long-term lease for a 330,000 sqft. (30,650sqm) office and manufacturing space.
The new premises, less than one mile from Trew’s existing headquarters, brings the company’s total footprint to 595,000 sqft. (55,277sqm), with its Innovation and Support Centre to be increased by 30% when it is moved to the new site.
CEO Alfred Rebello says the expansion is part of Trew’s strategic growth plan.
“By increasing our capabilities and bringing our Innovation and Support Centre closer to our headquarters, we are better positioned to collaborate, innovate, and continue on-time delivery of exceptional solutions to our clients,” Rebello adds.