GREENVILLE, N.C. (July 24, 2025) – Hyster announces its selection as one of 2025’s 75 Green Supply Chain Partners by Inbound Logistics magazine, marking the company’s sixth consecutive year on the list. The publication recognized Hyster for its recently launched onboard charging solution, which enables operations to charge lithium-ion trucks using commonly available electrical outlets, and the J230-400XD forklift series, an expanded line of heavy duty trucks with integrated lithium-ion power and capacities of up to 40,000 pounds.
“As businesses continue to seek cost-effective ways to reduce their emissions and boost productivity, our team has been hard at work to design and manufacture solutions that can handle the demands of any operation, whether they’re a small building materials operation or one of the world’s busiest ports,” says Josh Eby, Global Product Manager, Hyster. “This honor from Inbound Logistics recognizes the need for electric equipment in these applications and we remain committed to delivering it every day.”
The onboard charging option is available on several Hyster lift trucks with lift capacities ranging from 4,000 to 8,000 pounds. This charging flexibility makes lithium-ion-powered forklifts a stronger fit for applications with intermittent charging availability, like agriculture and construction, or lower-hour applications that do not require fast charging, like retail and light manufacturing. It also enables businesses to rent electric forklifts without having to alter their electric infrastructure, and even enables recharging via generator when power is unreliable or unavailable.
The J230-400XD series is available with a range of battery sizes to match duty cycle and charging requirements, configurable up to 280kW. The 350-volt architecture offers long run times and minimizes energy loss without the additional cost and complexity of higher-voltage systems. In 2025, this line of integrated lithium-ion big trucks expanded to include load capacities up to 40,000 pounds.
Like all Hyster electric big trucks, the J230-400XD trucks incorporate the Combined Charging System (CCS) as standard. This global electric vehicle charging standard enables operations to cost-effectively scale charging for multiple applications and types of equipment through a single, standardized charging connector that has been adopted across numerous industries and geographies. Equipped with the right battery pack and charger, and working in a typical duty cycle, a truck can add approximately an hour of work time from 11 minutes of charging at 90 kW.
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ABOUT HYSTER COMPANY
Hyster is a leading worldwide provider of Hyster® forklift truck and container handling solutions for the toughest, most intense industries on earth. The company designs and manufactures an industry leading, comprehensive range of material handling equipment, meeting the unique demands of everything from fast-paced industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities to the most demanding, heavy-duty applications like ports and terminals. Backed by a dedicated, global dealer network and nearly a century of material handling experience, Hyster is the trusted resource customers can count on for technology tough enough for their worksites and proven solutions that keep critical operations moving.
Hyster Company 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.
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Each year, Inbound Logistics editors spotlight a carefully curated list of 75 companies that demonstrate an everyday commitment to sustainability. These companies are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world. To learn more about the program, visit www.inboundlogistics.com.
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Jennifer Meyers
Hyster Company
252-481-1354
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