Kalmar launches containerised ChargePod solution for electrically powered forklift trucks

CARGOTEC CORPORATION, TRADE PRESS RELEASE, 8 OCTOBER 2020 AT 11.00 (EEST)


Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is delighted to announce the launch of its containerised ChargePod solution for electrically powered forklift trucks. The solution addresses growing customer demand for cost-effective mobile outdoor charging solutions and is ideal for customers such as sawmills, where large parts of the operations are outside, meaning that space is at a premium.

The Kalmar ChargePod provides a complete charging station inside a standard 20’ container that can be located almost anywhere on site. Two sets of forklift truck batteries can be charged simultaneously, and the container is insulated to make it suitable for use in both cold and hot climates, with AC cooling available as an option. The ChargePod is suitable for charging batteries used in Kalmar light and medium electric forklift trucks.

David Malmström, Business Development Manager, Kalmar Forklift Trucks: “The ChargePod eliminates the need to invest in expensive and inflexible permanent charging station setups. Because the ChargePod is containerised it can be placed almost anywhere and is easy to relocate. Once the container is in place, a driver can easily replace a battery with the help of another forklift. The ChargePod promises to make our customers’ electrification journeys as time and cost-efficient as possible.”


Further information for the press:

David Malmström, Business Development Manager, tel. +46 372 378 248, david.malmstrom@kalmarglobal.com

Maija Eklöf, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, Kalmar, tel. +358 20 777 4096, maija.eklof@kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2019 totalled approximately EUR 3.7 billion and it employs around 12,000 people. www.cargotec.com