MATERIALS HANDLING
GLTC offers bespoke energy solutions for materials handling equipment
Although lithium-ion has become the buzzword in battery technology for electric materials handling equipment, Goscor Lift Truck Company believes it is not the ‘holy grail’ for every application. As a leader in this segment, the company works hand in hand with customers to offer customer- and application-specific energy solutions. One of the growing trends in the forklift industry is the move towards battery-powered technology, especially the growing preference for lithium-ion.
commonly used lead-acid batteries, Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) believes that they may not necessarily be the only solution to every customer and application.
The forklift/lift truck industry has for years been the leader in 'green' solutions and with renewed focus from the automotive sector on electric vehicles, the development of alternative energy sources and batteries will escalate to new levels. Lithium-ion batteries are widely considered to be the technological future in the sector, especially when it comes to powering materials handling equipment.
As one of the first-to-market with tailor-made lithium-ion solutions and electric solutions at large, GLTC advises its customers that, before making any decisions on the battery technology that’s best for them, it’s always best to fully compare all the relevant information and alternatives, in partnership with the supplier, to help make the most informed decision that is suited for the application at hand.
While in the last few years these batteries have emerged as the potential successor to the more
“As a market leader in this space, we work closely with customers to offer an energy solution that is
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suited to their specific application. We consult very closely with the customer to ensure that whatever they choose is tailored to their requirements,” says GLTC sales director Patrick Barber, adding that the company offers different lift truck energy options, including lithium-ion, lead-acid and copper stretched metal (CSM). Lithium-ion Barber says the company has been testing this technology for more than two years on some sites. A key differentiator for GLTC is that its lithium-ion offering is customerand application-specific. Although there is a big drive to push lithium-ion into the market Barber says, it may not necessarily
