Yale Wins Green Award for Continued Expansion of Lithium-ion Lift Truck Options
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 10, 2024) – Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces its recognition as a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine for the 13th year running. This year’s award recognizes the company for bringing the benefits of lithium-ion powered lift trucks to a broader range of operations.
The two newest models in the company’s UX lift truck line, the three-wheel ERP32-40UXTL and the four-wheel ERP30-70UXL, are lithium-ion counterbalanced lift trucks engineered for retail stores, warehouses and home centers where occasional to average duty cycle applications are the norm. These value-driven lift trucks provide businesses that might not previously have been able to justify the investment in lithium-ion with an approachable alternative to lift trucks powered by lead-acid batteries.
“Warehouses that use electric lift trucks understand the advantages of lithium-ion batteries but, because of the investment involved, some operations with lighter runtimes considered them out of reach. We’ve continually expanded our UX line to make this technology more accessible,” says Brad Long, North America Brand Marketing and Global Activation Manager, Yale. “By having a budget-friendly option to incorporate lithium-ion lift trucks into their operation, warehouses can make real progress toward their sustainability goals and maximize productivity with faster charging times and less maintenance. It’s a win-win.”
Lithium-ion batteries generate zero harmful emissions and can last over four times longer than a lead-acid battery, helping reduce recycling waste. Both the ERP32-40UXTL and the ERP30-70UXL are simple, affordable, adaptable lift trucks for both indoor and outdoor operations. The integrated lithium-ion batteries are available in different sizes and charge rates that can be scaled to fit the requirements of particular operations.
About Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale Lift Truck Technologies leverages over a century of material handling experience and substantial investment in innovation to bring the most advanced technology-driven lift truck solutions to market. The company offers a full line of award-winning lift trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, pallet jacks and trucks, pallet stackers, tow tractors and counterbalanced forklifts, as well as powerful operator assist solutions, proven robotics and a wide range of power sources to help customers adapt to today’s demanding supply chain. Yale and its independent dealer network support these solutions with comprehensive after-sales service, parts, financing and training.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies is a division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Inc. (NYSE:HY) which is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and operates globally.
Contact
Brad Long
Yale Lift Truck Technologies
252-412-3652
