In the Chinese market, having previously cooperated with many premium brands for material handling, Saint-Gobain decided on turning to more cost-effective and environmentally friendly domestic alternatives in 2019.<\/p>\n
Many considerations must be weighed when it comes to selecting a new brand with which to do business. For instance, is this new domestic brand as reliable as the imported one and competent enough to ensure the entire supply chain operates flawlessly from delivery of the fragile materials, to production and distribution? Or How can this brand help substantially reduce the operating costs, boost efficiency and at the same time eliminate carbon footprint?<\/p>\n
Saint-Gobain knew EP from the dealers in China and learned about its great reputation and expertise in the Li-ion electric forklift truck<\/a> industry. Furthermore, there is a wide range of trucks available for different applications.<\/p>\n Saint-Gobain, therefore, met EP shortly after and received customized solutions based on individual requirements. The journey of cooperation between the two companies has officially begun in Jan. 2019.<\/p>\n According to Saint-Gobain\u2019s manufacturing plants, EP recommended CPD30L1<\/a>, which is known for its powerful drive motor that ensures high productivity over long-distance transport in large warehouses. The large load capacity of 3000kg enables the trucks to handle heavier materials like abrasives. Saint-Gobain pays great attention to the driver\u2019s comfort and safety. The CPD301L comes with the largest legroom in the industry, offering better ergonomics in long shifts. Less physical strain leads to fewer mistakes in operation, which is of vital importance when hauling fragile loads such as glass or ceramics. As for the congested space indoors, the flexible CPD15TV8<\/a> helps a great deal with its extremely small turning radius. This three-wheel electric forklift can drive and turn effortlessly in narrow aisles. CQE15R<\/a> is an electric stacker also with a small turning radius. It is the ideal tool for precise and stable stacking with fragile cargo in tight space and a high shelf with a lifting height of 3 meters. EP\u2019s electric trucks are designed to improve safety and efficiency for all sorts of applications. That\u2019s why it\u2019s the best choice for handling high maintenance materials.<\/p>\n Saint-Gobain is a very environmentally conscious company and continues to explore the possibility of using li-ion electric trucks. EP also strongly believes that lithium-ion is the safest and most reliable power supply on a global level. After a year of cooperation with EP, Saint-Gobain is getting rid of the lead-acid batteries gradually. Up till now more than 90% of the trucks it rented from EP are equipped with maintenance-free Li-ion batteries<\/a> as standard, which enables opportunity charging and can be fast-charged several times during work hours to maintain productivity for a full 8-hour shift. In addition, the operation is easy even for new operators. \u00a0\u00a0Taken all together, li-ion trucks are more cost-effective choices compared to lead-acid ones in the long term.<\/p>\n![\"Li-ion](\"https:\/\/ep-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WechatIMG9.jpeg\")
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