HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Our mission is to convert our customers from gas & diesel forklift trucks to Lithium Electric in the UK. Lithium Electric has a whole host of benefits, this includes superfast charging, reduced maintenance costs & a maintenance free battery. Forktruck Solutions are passionate about reducing carbon emissions but recognise that reducing costs is often a […]
FORKTRUCK SOLUTIONS PREDICTS THE FUTURE
Within 10 years all forklift trucks & material handling equipment will be Lithium powered. After all, why wouldn’t it be? it is the perfect power source for a site based vehicle. The race is on for decarbonization and electrification for UK industry but more particularly logistics, this means the Lithium Revolution could be on its […]
SAVE THOUSANDS OF £’S ON FUEL…
Reducing carbon emissions whilst still maintaining fuel efficiency remains a major issue for many businesses worldwide and has become even more of a concern since the government announced the red diesel ban in 2022. The red diesel ban means users of diesel powered machinery will be paying 2/3 times diesel prices pence on every litre […]
LITHIUM REPLACING GAS AND DIESEL, IT’S A SIMPLE SWITCH
As you’d expect there are many advantages to running lithium electric over traditional gas & diesel forklifts. However a major concern in the modern workplace is the use of fossil fuels and the harmful pollutants in exhaust emissions that they produce. In recent years poor air quality in the workplace has been brought to the […]
THE ADOPTION OF LITHIUM POWER IN MATERIAL HANDLING
A PEST analysis is an acronym for a tool used to identify the macro (external) forces facing an organisation. As all businesses know, before any kind of strategy or tactical plan can be implemented, it is fundamental to conduct a situational analysis. Organisations that successfully monitor and respond to changes in the macro-environment are able […]
EFL30 IS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Was Diesel, Now Lithium. The new Lithium Powered EFL30 now available at Forktruck solutions combines the advantages of a gas & diesel truck with the benefits of Li-ion battery to create the first Lithium forklift truck suitable for tough working environments while being gentle on the environment. Without the fuel costs! Maintaining a strong chassis, […]
DEIONIZED WATER: THE LEAD ACID BATTERY NIGHTMARE
The conventional choice isn’t always the best choice, and many material handling companies are discovering that this is true when it comes to powering their material handling equipment. Lead acid batteries, a traditional choice for managers who oversee the usage of forklifts and other material handling equipment in their operations, have long been the standard […]
EP EQUIPMENT DEVELOP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
The strategic investment partnership was signed in Beijing between Jinhui He, Founder and President of EP Equipment and Dr. Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures. The president of EP believes this strategic partnership will revolutionise the material handling industry through pioneering AI technology. The Chairman of Sinovation Ventures said, “we are delighted to […]
RED DIESEL BAN
The UK Government announced in the budget 2020 that it would remove red diesel from many sectors from 1st April 2022. Many businesses will be forced to pay the pump prices for white diesel, which could be up to 300% more than their existing fuel costs as pump prices fluctuate. This move is to encourage […]