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HANGCHA Showcases the Future of Logistics with LINGTRA AI-Fork

HANGCHA Group, a leading manufacturer of forklifts and smart material handling solutions, recently hosted its fourth Global Dealers Conference in Hangzhou, China. The event, attended by nearly 500 dealers from over 100 countries, celebrated HANGCHA's 70th anniversary under the theme "Moving Smarter, Going Further." This year's gathering not only highlighted HANGCHA's significant growth in sales but also marked the launch of their innovative robots, the LINGTRA AI-Fork.

Since the last conference held in 2019, HANGCHA's annual forklift sales have skyrocketed from 138,000 units to an impressive 334,000 by 2025, reflecting a robust revenue jump from RMB 8.9 billion to RMB 17.7 billion, with international markets contributing 43.4% of this revenue. This growth is underscored by HANGCHA's legacy, having produced and sold over 2.8 million industrial vehicles since its inception in 1974. The conference provided a platform for dealers to engage in discussions about product offerings and customer needs, emphasizing the vital role they play in delivering HANGCHA’s products globally.

As part of the conference activities, attendees toured HANGCHA's advanced manufacturing facilities and visited the HANGCHA Carnival, a sprawling 12,000-square-meter exhibition space showcasing their latest innovations. Among the stars of the show were the LINGTRA AI-Fork robots, available in five distinct models, each equipped with LogiMind, HANGCHA's integrated industrial AI system. These advanced machines can assess their environment, interpret tasks, plan movements, and adapt to real-time changes in the workplace. During a live demonstration, an autonomous forklift efficiently loaded 14 pallets onto a truck in approximately 20 minutes, offering a glimpse into the future of automated logistics.

In addition to the AI-Fork, HANGCHA unveiled a new series of electric counterbalance forklifts and two models from the X Series of reach trucks. Li Yuansong, HANGCHA's Deputy General Manager, expressed gratitude to the dealers for their trust and support, stating, "Great products open doors, but great service wins the game." Moving forward, HANGCHA is committed to enhancing service quality by improving parts supply, local technical support, and staff training.

During the event, dealers exchanged insights and feedback on customer experiences, further aiming to enhance HANGCHA’s service and product offerings. Recognizing the significant contributions made by their partners, HANGCHA also acknowledged outstanding dealers for their role in market development and customer service. As they look to the future, HANGCHA has set its sights on developing greener equipment and intelligent logistics solutions backed by investments in manufacturing. Plans are underway to raise over RMB 2 billion to fund a new smart factory focused on forklift and reach truck production, set to be operational by 2030.

Limin Zhao, HANGCHA's President, emphasized the company’s transformation into a technology-driven enterprise. By leveraging its strengths in new energy forklifts, autonomous equipment, and intelligent logistics solutions, HANGCHA aims to continue investing in its core industrial vehicle business. Collaborating with global partners, HANGCHA aspires to translate these advanced technologies into superior products and services for customers worldwide, moving steadily toward its mission of becoming a leading global provider of logistics equipment.

As HANGCHA embarks on this promising journey, the LINGTRA AI-Fork robots symbolize both the technological advancement and the commitment to smarter, more efficient logistics solutions that are set to redefine industry standards for years to come.