EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy for
industrial applications, has helped its customers change out 5,000
lift trucks to battery power as part of its Convert to ElectricSM
(C2ESM) program. The C2ESM program is the first and only dedicated
effort to help companies using internal combustion lift trucks
switch to electric fleets.
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"Since 2008, we've made a concerted effort to guide customers
through the process of converting their lift truck fleets to
electric power, and we've saved them more than $125 million in fuel
costs," says Jeff Long, vice president, sales and service, EnerSys.
"Battery power provides reliable, long-lasting, robust energy, and
it's better for the environment. We've helped our customers improve
productivity, and save dollars and time on maintenance and
fuel."
Atlantic Plywood, a multi-site wholesale distributor of building
materials based in Woburn, MA, became the 5,000th lift truck
conversion when it switched 20 of its internal combustion forklifts
to battery electric over the last year.
"We started with five lift trucks and were so pleased with the
results, we extended to 20 trucks," says John Blakeney, chief
financial officer, Atlantic Plywood. "We find they are cleaner,
quieter, more efficient, and they handle the work better than the
old propane lifts."
Blakeney estimates that Atlantic Plywood is saving $12,000 on
each lift truck, because of savings on fuel and maintenance. The
company is planning to soon convert all of its lift trucks to
electric. (See video:
http://convert2electric.com/expertise/news-room-2/)
Knowing that customers have questions about battery-powered lift
trucks, recharging options and electric installation requirements,
EnerSys launched its C2ESM program as a way to advise and guide
customers through the process.
"Along the way, we've developed unique tools that allow
customers to compare various power options, customized to their
particular operating environments," says Long. "So they can get an
idea of their costs and energy consumption right up front."
EnerSys also introduced ZBC Designer™ — software that analyzes a
customer's operational requirements, such as number of trucks,
number of shifts, and type of work performed, and designs the
optimum configuration of batteries and chargers for each site.
"With the Zero Battery ChangeSM (ZBCSM) program, customers need
just one battery per truck, and they can quickly recharge the
battery during regular breaks. There's no need for time-consuming
battery changing, no need for a separate battery room," says Long.
"Our software shows customers which charging options will work best
for their environment: once-a-day opportunity charging, or
fast-charging that allows them to charge while the driver is on
break."
Noting customer satisfaction and the expanding market trend
toward electric power for lift trucks, EnerSys plans to extend the
C2ESM program's outreach to dealers and end-users nationally. For
more information, go to convert2electric.com.
ABOUT ENERSYS®
EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for
industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power
and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment,
battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to
customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are
utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric
powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the
telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power
supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy
solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor
equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication,
cable, utility, transportation industries and by government and
defense customers. The company also provides aftermarket and
customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries
through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world.
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program, including any impact on our financial and operating
results and estimates, and any impact on EnerSys' market position
that may be realized from the Convert to ElectricSM (C2ESM)
program.
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