Infraco, a Sunshine Coast-based commercial construction and building maintenance company, has announced it will use Heli lithium-ion forklifts and pallet jacks at its new sustainability-focused business unit WareGreen.

Infraco has had a long-established relationship with Heli dealer ForkLogic and when it was looking for an environmentally-friendly materials handling solution for its WareGreen operation, turned to Heli and ForkLogic.

Mark Allison, general manager of Infraco and one of the developers of WareGreen, says the decision to go with lithium-ion forklifts was driven by its sustainability focus.

“We didn’t compare alternatives,” Allison says. “Our relationship with ForkLogic played a big role in our decision. Their understanding of our needs and their client-focused approach made it easy to move forward with HELI’s lithium-ion solutions”.

Before transitioning to HELI, Infraco had relied on LPG forklifts, which presented several operational challenges, including emissions, noise, and wear on sensitive flooring. 

“We still have one of our old LPG Forklifts, but it’s on its last legs,” Allison adds. “We wanted to transition all our material handling into the electric space. 

“HELI’s lithium-ion range was the perfect solution – it eliminated fumes, reduced noise, and provided the flexibility we needed for projects like Sunshine Plaza, where non-marking tyres were essential for working on terrazzo floors.”

Heli has also announced it is opening a warehouse at Archerfield in Queensland as it looks to expand its geographic footprint.