Sagres orders electric forklifts

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- 16 Jan 2020 ( #957 ) - Rio Grande, Brazil
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Leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres will expand its materials handling fleet with six fully electric Kalmar forklifts. Delivery of the machines is scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2020. The contract includes an option for the purchase of another 16 electric forklifts during 2020 and 2021.

Sagres provides port logistics services, including maritime agency, storage and cargo handling services as well as equipment rental and other industrial services. The company operates in the three main ports in the south of Brazil - Terminal Logístico Rio Grande (TLRG), Terminal Logístico Pelotas (TLP) and Terminal Logístico Guaíba (TLG), supporting the operations of Compañía Manufacturera de Papeles y Cartones (CMPC), the second-largest pulp and paper manufacturer in Latin America. Sagres also supports CMPC at its pulp and paper plant in the municipality of Guaíba.

The new machines ordered by Sagres consist of four light and two medium electric forklifts. The light forklifts will be operated at the Guaíba mill, while the medium forklifts will be operated at the Port of Rio Grande. All six machines will be powered by lead-acid battery technology.

Kalmar claims its light electric forklifts offer all the performance of a powerful diesel truck but without the emissions, noise or vibration. They feature a time-saving diagnostic system and easy maintenance. Kalmar medium electric forklifts are based on the proven G-Generation platform to deliver on power and performance while reducing carbon footprint and fuel costs.

All Kalmar electric forklifts are fitted with the ergonomically designed EGO cabin as standard to provide a superior driving experience, with adjustable control panels, steering wheel and seat as well as exceptional visibility.

Lucio Pires, Sagres technical director, says the new electric forklifts will be important in helping to reduce the environmental impact of his company's operations and improve cost efficiency and workplace well-being. "Eco-efficient solutions are becoming more and more important in our industry, and, in Kalmar, we have a partner who is leading the way in this regard."
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