Each week Forkliftaction News reports on the latest in materials handling from across the globe, including trends and business and technical developments in the forklift battery market. Get up to date with this roundup of recent coverage between March - April 2023.

In April

HC Forklift America Corporation (HCFA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hangcha Group, announces that it will discontinue its lead acid-powered product line.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) takes an ownership stake in energy specialist PolyCharge. Part of the deal is the joint development and supply agreement for capacitor products based on PolyCharge's NanoLam technology. 

DC power management specialist Concentric acquires Industrial Battery Solutions, the only company in Hawaii to sell and service forklift batteries along with critical power products. 

Toyota Material Handling launches a new electric walkie stacker under the brand Tora-Max. The compact walkie pallet jack is designed to handle light-duty loads.

In the US, Flux Power opens a new Atlanta facility to supplement its customer support services in response to growth in nationwide sales of lithium ion battery packs.

EnerSys strengthens its presence in the UK market with the acquisition of leading battery service and maintenance provider Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS).

Taylor Machine Works launches the 36,000 lb. (16,000 kg) ZH-360L Heavy Lift Truck as part of its electrification drive. The ZH-360L is powered by permanent magnet synchronous electric motors and American-manufactured NMC batteries.

In March

ProMAT 2023 wrap up report - Read about EnerSys and Resonant Link’s new wireless chargers and Sunlight Group’s lithium battery recycling project.

Kalmar’s first heavy electric forklift is set to help Austrian rail logistics service provider Innofreight Solutions achieve a target of carbon neutrality by 2040.

KION Group partners with Canada’s Li-Cycle Holdings, an industry leader in lithium ion battery resource recovery, in a bid to strengthen its sustainability practices.

Bosch Rexroth has made its eLION platform fully compatible with the North American charging infrastructure. Developed for global off-highway applications, the eLION platform boasts a modular and scalable design.

ABP Humber adds four 10 T Carer electric forklifts as part of its investment in the decarbonisation of its port operation equipment. 

Delta-Q Technologies surpasses last year’s revenue by reaching USD100 million in sales.

Big Joe Forklifts releases two new lithium forklifts. Both featuring 80 v AC drive systems powered by a 230 ah or 460 ah UL-recognised lithium battery, with an operating cost saving by over 50%.

Hangcha launches the XE series of electric forklifts spanning 1.5-3.8 T and with battery capacity of up to 80 V/608 Ah. Key innovations in the line include permanent magnet synchronous technology and lithium-battery technology.

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