By equipping its 30 lift trucks with OneCharge li-ion batteries, Allan Brothers saved on both the ongoing maintenance costs and the investment needed for expansion.

Fuel cell electric mobility is this year’s No. 1 key trend, having grown in importance from its No. 5 ranking in 2016, according to a study conducted by KPMG, the Netherlands.

EnerSys, Reading, Pa., expanded its NexSys battery line to feature proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology.

Hyster-Yale, Greenville, N.C., introduced the Hyster Battery Tracker with Powered by PosiCharge technology, a new battery management solution that monitors battery health and usage to help ensure proper maintenance and warranty compliance tracking.

Due to new technologies, employers today are looking for highly skilled workers educated in science and trained in technology, who can operate advanced electronic equipment, give engineers proper feedback on process changes and assist with process improvements.

AMETEK Prestolite Power, Troy, Ohio, introduced the Atlas charger, a sturdy option tailored for lift truck batteries operating for the Latin American market, where power supply can often be unreliable.