Chuck Leone General Manager, Forklifts
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Material Handling Updates and Innovations
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | First, a brief History … Lift Truck invented in 1919 by Clark Europe Standard mast and lift configuration really hasn’t changed much over the years Excepting Innovations - – Ergonomics and safety of the Operator – Capacities raised – Attachments and applications – Fuel Technologies
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Ergonomics and Safety Operator Comfort – Full suspension seats – Increased visibility – Panoramic mirrors – Pistol grip; Fingertip & Joystick Options – More precise machine control – Quieter due to better insulation Seat Safety Switch Avoidance Systems
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Better Technology = Better Movement Increased capacities Increased lifting heights Cameras / Modern dash displays Load sensing Custom performance settings Application diversification GPS monitoring – Service data received anywhere, anytime – Fleet Maintenance
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Better Technology = Better Movement Example of working fleet report
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Attachments and Applications Side Shifters Side Shifting Fork Positioners Commonality of carriages to accept attachments Tires Handlers to Paper Rolls
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Fuel Systems LP still King Electric Power -80 volt -Opportunity Charge -Hydrogen Cell -Battery Technology Diesel – Tier IV Compliance Mandatory in 2014
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Industry Still Dealership Based National Accounts – Hyundai continues to expand Growing in 2013 – Industry up 7% 2014 Looks Even Better Traditional DC and Dock approach not changing
FMA 2014 PROGRESSIVE MANUFACTURING SUMMIT | Future Trends Digital Interfaces Real Time Scheduled Maintenance AGV Alternate Power Sources – Improvement of Electric, LP Gas and Diesel Industry Consolidation Safety Operator Comfort
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