Background
In 2017, Golden State Lumber opened its new indoor lumberyard in Concord, California, with a fleet of lead acid-powered electric lift trucks. When that lease ended, they decided to make the switch to lithium-ion forklifts to take advantage of their advantages in performance, emissions and operator efficiency.
Challenge
Pilot forklift fleet electrification while maintaining high-lifting capability required by indoor lumberyard’s tall racking
Solution
A phased approach culminating in a fleet of Hyster lithium-ion forklifts with specialized high-lift masts, purchased through LMC buying cooperative and supported by trusted local dealer Papé Material Handling
Results
Clean and efficient materials handling operations with no tailpipe emissions, zero battery upkeep and maximized equipment availability
