GREENVILLE, N.C (August 19, 2025) – Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces its selection as a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine, honoring their full lineup of lift trucks with factory-integrated lithium-ion battery power. This selection marks the 14th consecutive year that Yale was named to the list.
“As warehouses look to improve productivity over the benchmarks set by lead-acid batteries and keep operators both comfortable and productive, integrated lithium-ion lift trucks can provide a solution to both problems,” said Jim Hess, Director, Warehouse Business Development, Yale Lift Truck Technologies. “Our unique design philosophy addresses the concerns we hear from operators and warehouse managers, and recognition as a green supply chain partner is a testament to how this approach supports lift truck electrification and pushes it forward.”
These lift trucks are engineered to address the most pressing productivity, sustainability and cost pressures facing warehouses, while freeing them from the hassle of an aftermarket retrofit. The battery packs require zero maintenance and are capable of fast charging to provide maximum equipment uptime. For example, the ERP040VTL/VFL series, which was recognized earlier this year by the E+E Leader Awards and the Green GOOD DESIGN Awards, can provide a full eight-hour shift from just two hours of charging. Unlike the lead-acid batteries that have typically powered electric lift trucks in the past, lithium-ion batteries charge more quickly and can be charged whenever operators have a free moment. In practice, operators can charge the trucks during breaks and between shifts without battery degradation, maximizing productivity and eliminating the need for excess trucks and batteries. The trucks also produce zero harmful emissions during operation, while eliminating the cleaning, watering, cool down and equalization requirements associated with lead-acid batteries.
Designing these trucks around the lithium-ion battery pack’s smaller form factor enables a slew of ergonomic features that enhance operator comfort. For the ERP040VTL/VFL, these include easier entry and exit and an open cab design that increases room to position feet during operation – both of which can help to improve operator confidence and performance.
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About the Award
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.
About Yale Lift Truck Technologies
Yale Lift Truck Technologies leverages over a century of material handling experience and substantial investment in innovation to bring the most advanced technology-driven lift truck solutions to market. The company offers a full line of award-winning lift trucks, including reach trucks, order pickers, turret trucks, pallet jacks and trucks, pallet stackers, tow tractors and counterbalanced forklifts, as well as powerful operator assist solutions, proven robotics and a wide range of power sources to help customers adapt to today’s demanding supply chain. Yale and its independent dealer network support these solutions with comprehensive after-sales service, parts, financing and training.
Yale Lift Truck Technologies 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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Brad Long
Yale Lift Truck Technologies
252-412-3652
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