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RICHMOND, VA – Jungheinrich will showcase a number of significant new solutions related to warehouse logistics at CeMAT 2008. The expo, held on May 27-31 in Hannover, Germany, is the world’s leading trade show for intralogistics and an audience of over 60,000 is expected to be on-hand to view the 1,000+ exhibits. Jungheinrich AG’s cutting-edge technologies will be on display in two distinct areas at CeMAT: within the indoor exhibition arena at the company’s 75,300 square foot booth (Nos. P33/P34) and at an adjacent outdoor exhibition area. At these displays, CeMAT visitors will be presented with a wide range of innovative Jungheinrich products, including forklift trucks, racking systems and services for internal logistics – plus the displays will be attended by a staff of nearly 250 Jungheinrich professionals.
Jungheinrich’s overriding themes at CeMAT will be energy efficiency and drive technology. The centerpiece of the exhibits will be the company’s “Concept 08,” a vehicle based on a completely new energy storage and drive principle. Its futuristic battery technology permits a very compact design, leading to superior ergonomics and a completely new driving experience. Additionally, the efficient direct drive system in the “Concept 08” vehicle represents a further evolution of the highly effective and environmentally-friendly 3-phase AC technology already employed in almost all electric lift trucks manufactured by Jungheinrich.
"The technology in our concept vehicle could become a genuine alternative to the drives with hydrogen fuel cells that are still being researched," explains Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rosenbach, member of the Board of Management at Jungheinrich responsible for engineering. "It will save customers a lot of money in the future, as well as spare the environment."
The integrated approach taken by Jungheinrich in their concept vehicle entails both clever energy storage and efficient usage. A product of the basic development division of the company, the vehicle is expected to set a high standard for the entire industry. Later this year, Jungheinrich will also introduce the new chassis designs for its EFG electric 3-wheel and 4-wheel counterbalanced trucks with capacities up to 4000 lbs. These vehicles will encompass some of the technologies demonstrated in “Concept 08.”
Also showcased for the first time at CeMAT will be Jungheinrich’s EKX 513-515 high-rack turret trucks/man-up order pickers. These trucks are well-designed for the high logistics demands expected in the future. One impressive capability in particular is the presence of RFID (radio frequency identification) floor control, which enables greater speed, efficiency and safety in warehouse operations. Speeds can be adapted to suit a particular floor topology. Constant position measurement can be carried out for accurate recognition of all stock areas.
Trucks in the EKX 513-515 series have a carrying capacity of up to 3307 lbs. (1,500 kg) and are able to achieve lift heights of more than 49 ft. (15 m). Thanks to their 80-volt 3-phase AC technology, these vehicles represent performance at the "top end" of the narrow-aisle warehouse sector. Jungheinrich’s modular system, with its numerous configuration options, make it possible to adapt this combination turret truck/order picker to almost any customer requirement already on the drawing board.
For more information please contact:
Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp.
5601 Eastport Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23231
phone 804-737-7400
fax 804-737-9050
email: info@jungheinrich-us.com
website: www.jungheinrich-us.com
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