“The demand for lithium-ion-powered forklifts is increasing locally, owing to companies wanting to reap the benefits of energy efficiency and cost effectiveness, as well as in preparation for changing legislation regarding emissions,” says forklift distributor for Masslift Africa national sales manager Hugh Golden. “A significant reason for clients moving away from forklifts powered by diesel or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) to lithium-ion-powered forklifts is the latter’s cost-effectiveness in terms of longer life cycles, as the forklifts are maintenance-free,” Golden highlights.
