Kalmar has begun producing its electric empty container handler and heavy forklift truck at its Shanghai manufacturing facility.
The production launch will be marked by a themed event, “Lift to New Heights,” which will be held in Shanghai on 10 April, with customers and dealer representatives participating.
Kalmar’s Shanghai plant, which opened in 2005, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The plant manufactures a broad range of handling equipment, including reachstackers, forklift trucks, empty container handlers, and terminal tractors.
Located at the southeastern tip of Shanghai, the facility serves customers in the Asia-Pacific, South America, India, the Middle East and Africa regions.
The Kalmar electric empty container handler, capable of lifting up to 10 tonnes, reportedly enhances cargo-handling operations’ decarbonisation without compromising productivity or safety. It has a variety of modular lithium-ion battery options and charging solutions, providing customers with flexibility and efficiency in their operations.
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Alf-Gunnar Karlgren, President, Counter Balanced, Kalmar, said: “Producing these machines at our Shanghai plant brings us closer to our customers, leading to shorter lead times, reduced import duties, and lower freight costs, which all position us to better serve our customers and drive future growth.”
YewBoon Teo, VP, Kalmar AMEA, further stated: “Adding electric empty container handlers and heavy forklifts to our Shanghai facility’s production lineup will significantly enhance our competitive edge.
“With these investments, we are empowering our sales teams and dealers to lead the charge in this new electric era, as well as opening doors to the large forklift market and driving sustainable growth across the AMEA (Asia, Middle-East, Africa) region. Our sales teams are excited about this development and eager to secure more orders.”
