Three trends that could reshape the lift truck battery market: systems integration, super-efficient trucks, and lithium could have a major impact on the battery business, manufacturer says.
By Toby Gooley
Thinking about how technology is changing material handling equipment? It’s unlikely that the familiar, box-shaped lift truck battery will come to mind. But perhaps it should. According to Bill Rubenzer, vice president, sales and marketing for the battery manufacturer Storage Battery Systems LLC, several technology trends in the battery market could have a notable impact on warehouse operations.
