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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (November 14, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced that its recently introduced V-Force^Ò Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System (ESS) is now available for the majority of Crown’s complete line of electric forklifts. The announcement signifies the increasing viability of lithium-ion technology as a practical alternative power source for forklifts, especially for multi-shift operations utilizing opportunity charging. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (November 1, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced the opening of a new, expanded sales and service center in Springfield, Missouri. The facility will help Crown meet growing customer needs in southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas, including the areas of Springfield, Joplin, Branson and Lebanon, Missouri. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (August 20, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, earned a second consecutive spot on Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s Top 100 Supply Chain Projects list for its work with Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits (SGWS), a beverage distribution company headquartered in Miami, Florida. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (August 13, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced that the Crown WP Series pallet truck is available for purchase through the Crown online store. Online orders of the truck come with free, five-day shipping and a five-year power unit and fork weldment guarantee. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (July 25, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, was recognized for the third straight year with selection to the Food Logistics 2019 Top Green Providers list. Food Logistics featured the honorees in its June issue and acknowledges these companies for products, services and exemplary leadership that enhance sustainability within the food and beverage industry. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (July 9, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today introduced a larger, more robust display module for its forklifts equipped with Crown’s InfoLink^® fleet and operator management system. The InfoLink 7” Touch Display Module enhances the operator experience with greater functionality and an interface designed to simplify onboarding, maximize productivity and reinforce safety. read more »»

NEW BREMEN, Ohio (June 18, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, today announced the availability of the V-HFM³ Series of modular battery chargers for lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. The chargers are designed to help facility and maintenance managers reduce energy costs and extend the life of their forklift batteries. The V-HFM³ Series, which is part of Crown Equipment’s full line of V-Force forklift chargers, batteries and accessories, is available first in North America and will roll out globally in the months ahead.

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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (June 6, 2019) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is using this month’s National Forklift Safety Day sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), to collaborate with companies on achieving greater connectivity in their facilities to help enhance safety. read more »»