The innovative product from STILL had its official premiere at this year’s CeMAT trade fair. It was then that the keys to the first mass-produced hybrid forklift model were handed to the CEO of Fraport AG, the operator of Frankfurt Airport. Among the subsequent clients of STILL who decided to contribute to environmental protection and reduce fleet operating costs is HPA. On September 6, Bert Jan Knoef, Managing Director of STILL, handed the keys to the RX 70 Hybrid to Jens Meier, representing HPA.
The future-oriented approach characteristic of the HPA board is reflected in their vision for fleet expansion. The STILL RX 70 Hybrid, thanks to the use of two types of drives – diesel and electric – contributes both to building the image of an environmentally responsible company and, in the long term, to measurable savings. The use of solutions that allow for storing generated energy results in fuel savings of up to 15%. The RX 70 Hybrid combines an innovative approach to energy sourcing with the comfort and ergonomics characteristic of all STILL products. The forklift can be equipped with numerous operator amenities, such as a heated rear window and programs supporting trouble-free and ergonomic vehicle operation, such as FleetManager.
Hamburg has the largest seaport in Germany and one of the most important in Europe, handling over 120 million tons of cargo annually. The Hamburg Port Authority, which manages it and employs approximately 1,900 people, is responsible for the development and maintenance of the facility’s infrastructure. Expanding the fleet with the most eco-friendly forklifts in their class is another stage of investment in sustainable development and respect for the natural environment. This is the first collaboration of its kind between HPA and the leading provider of intelligent intralogistics solutions, STILL.