Forklift manufacturer Hangcha has formed a strategic alliance with Powerlift Material Handling in Australia. PHOTO: HANGCHA

Powerlift Material Handling has been awarded the exclusive distribution rights for Hangcha products in Australia in an agreement effective May 2011.

"By partnering with Hangcha, a leading global manufacturer, we are excited about providing a quality product at a competitive price," says Powerlift CEO Nino Pala.

The range will cover a full range of IC forklifts between 1.8 T to 25 T as well as a range of battery electric and warehousing forklifts.

Hangcha Group is one of the top three forklift manufacturers and exporters in China with an annual production capacity of over 80,000 units.

Zhejiang Hangcha general manager Jenny Zhang says the company is excited by the partnership and "looks forward to working with Powerlift to deliver Hangcha forklifts to many Australian customers".