We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.
  • INDUSTRY PRESS ROOM
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • MEDIA FILE
  • Create Account
  • Sign In
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Free Newsletters
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • Parcel Forum 2022
    • MODEX 2022
    • Upload Your Video
  • MAGAZINE
    • Current Issue
    • Archives
    • Digital Edition
    • Subscribe
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • TRANSPORTATION
  • MATERIAL HANDLING
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • LIFT TRUCKS
  • PODCAST ETC
    • Podcast
    • Webcasts
    • Blogs
      • One-Off Sound Off
      • Global Logistics and Risk
      • Empowering Your Performance Edge
      • Analytics & Big Data
      • Submit your blog post
    • Events
    • White Papers
    • Industry Press Room
      • Upload Your News
    • New Products
      • Upload Your Product News
    • Conference Guides
    • Conference Reports
    • Newsletters
    • Mobile Apps
  • DCV-TV
    • DCV-TV 1: News
    • DCV-TV 2: Case Studies
    • DCV-TV 3: Webcasts
    • DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
    • DCV-TV 5: Solution Profiles
    • Parcel Forum 2022
    • MODEX 2022
    • Upload Your Video
Home » KION North America Celebrates Start of Production on New Forklifts
newsworthy

KION North America Celebrates Start of Production on New Forklifts

June 30, 2017
DC Velocity Staff
No Comments

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — On Monday, KION North America employees celebrated the start of production for two of its newest forklifts. In preparation of these new products, KION North America has spent the past two years reconfiguring their production lines and completing facility upgrades to boost its production capacity. Their goal is to increase capacity to 12,000 lift trucks a year by 2020, up from about 3,000 in 2015.

"After months of reconstruction and reorganization, I'm proud of our team and their dedication to get us here," said Daniel Schlegel, vice president of operations at KION North America. "We're excited to increase our manufacturing footprint in South Carolina with two new excellent Linde products."

The research, development and engineering of the new lift trucks is the result of three years of collaboration between a global project team comprised of members from the United States, China and Germany.

The team was able to design two of the most stable trucks in the industry while maintaining the compact nature of Class I and Class IV equipment. Each offered in four models, the Linde Series 1347 is an electric-powered counterbalanced sit-down truck whereas the Linde Series 1319 is an LP-powered torque converter forklift.

Both trucks feature a unique mast rail configuration that permits high residual capacity without compromising the high level of visibility Linde's are known for. Their capacities ranges from 5,000 to 6,500 pounds with the truck being best suited for primarily indoor environments including general warehousing, trucking, distribution and manufacturing applications.

"Successfully bringing these trucks to market has been a day I've looked forward to for so long, it's hard to believe that day is today," said Vincent Halma, president and CEO of KION North America. "From conceptualization and production to now sales and delivery, I could not be more proud to celebrate this milestone with our team."

KION North America Corporation Headquartered in Summerville, S.C., KION North America Corporation is a member of the KION GROUP AG, one of the world's two leading manufacturers of industrial trucks. Their brand companies, Linde, Baoli and STILL serve the specific requirements of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets with a comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. Their products are known for their innovative technologies, low energy consumption and low operating costs.

Material Handling Internal Movement Lift Trucks, Personnel & Burden Carriers
KEYWORDS KION Group
  • Related Articles

    Toyota Material Handling Surpasses New Milestone: 750,000 Forklifts Manufactured in North America

    Kion North America showcases strength of Kion, Linde, and Dematic brands

    Kion North America showcases strength of Kion, Linde, and Dematic brands

Recent Articles by DC Velocity Staff

Ideal Warehouse introduces new air filtration system

Rite-Hite rolls out new polymer safety barriers

Softeon features solutions for smart, automated warehouses

You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Most Popular Articles

  • Wireless technology could help electric trucks charge more safely, efficiently

  • Thoma Bravo completes $8 billion buyout of Coupa Software

  • Fast DCs require layers of automation

  • What’s shaping omnichannel fulfillment strategies?

  • WMS feels the squeeze

Now Playing on DCV-TV

2f715622 41f7 4b52 a574 f3a223194538

What’s really going on in the freight markets?

DCV-TV 4: Viewer Contributed
There has been a lot of uncertainty about where the freight market is headed. We’re still seeing a mismatch of supply and demand in the freight market, along with conditions that call for scenario planning. Additionally, logistics and supply chain issues have continued to become a higher priority amongst...

FEATURED WHITE PAPERS

  • The Future of Fleet Management: 5 Trends and Influences That Will Drive Logistics in 2023

  • The five best applications for robotic lift trucks in warehouse environments

  • Fulfillment Facility Improved Efficiencies by 4x

  • 3PLs: Complete Orders Faster with Flexible Automation

View More

Subscribe to DC Velocity Magazine

GET YOUR FREE SUBSCRIPTION
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • NEWSLETTERS
  • ADVERTISING
  • CUSTOMER CARE
  • CONTACT
  • ABOUT
  • STAFF
  • PRIVACY POLICY

Copyright ©2023. All Rights ReservedDesign, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing