On November 10, around 500 dealer representatives from across the globe gathered in Hangzhou for Hangcha’s 4th Global Dealers Conference. Under the theme “Move Smarter, Go Further,” participants explored opportunities in new energy and intelligent logistics, and discussed how to grow together and better serve customers.
Since the last Global Dealers Conference in 2019, annual forklift sales have risen from 138,000 to 334,000 units in 2025—an increase of nearly 200,000. We thanked its global partners for their continued trust and support.
Smart Factories, LINGTRA in Action
On a factory tour, dealers watched LINGTRA unload incoming goods, move battery packs and load wing-body trucks. In one live demonstration, it loaded 14 pallets onto a truck in just 20 minutes. From receiving materials to shipping finished products, dealers saw LINGTRA at work throughout the factory.
New Products at HANGCHA Carnival
The 12,000 m² HANGCHA Carnival featured AI-Fork Robots, humanoid robots, new energy forklifts, port equipment and more. Live demos and test drives gave dealers a closer look at the products and a chance to try selected models.
At the product launch, Hangcha Product Manager Michael Yang explained the technology architecture and applications of the LINGTRA.
Built on HANGCHA’s electric industrial vehicle platform, LINGTRA uses embodied AI to understand its surroundings and adapt to changing tasks, from moving materials to handling pallets on high racks. Safety features and remote human support help it respond when conditions change.
A LINGTRA pallet stacker and a three-wheel counterbalance forklift took to the stage. Hangcha CTO Dr. Robin Wang introduced the thinking behind the brand and then gave a live demonstration.
The demo featured a 3D digital twin map and autonomous pallet handling. LINGTRA also selected an alternative storage location when the target was occupied and picked up misaligned pallets, showing how it adapts to changing conditions.
More Options for Material Handling
Alongside LINGTRA, we introduced a new electric counterbalance forklift series and X Series seated and stand-on reach trucks. Designed for greater productivity, precise control and operator comfort, these new models give you more ways to get the job done.
New Electric Counterbalance Forklift Series: The new series combines strong gradeability with energy efficiency. Options include high-capacity lithium batteries, surround-view cameras and AI-assisted collision avoidance.
/ New Electric Counterbalance Forklift Series: The new series combines strong gradeability with energy efficiency. Options include high-capacity lithium batteries, surround-view cameras and AI-assisted collision avoidance.
/ X Series Seated Reach Truck: Designed for high-bay storage, the range offers capacities of 1.4–2.5 t, lift heights up to 15 m and lifting speeds up to 0.8 m/s, depending on the model and configuration. A compact design and controlled lifting help make the most of warehouse space.
X Series Stand-On Reach Truck: With capacities of 2–3t, it is designed for heavy loads in narrow aisles. With permanent magnet drive system and responsive controls support efficient, precise handling.
Growing Globally, Building Smarter
This year has brought two milestones: our first overseas manufacturing base opened in Thailand in June, followed by the opening of our lithium battery joint venture with Manitou Group in Le Mans.
These investments bring production and support closer to customers in Southeast Asia and Europe.
Phase V Smart Factory Project for Forklift Robots
Planned for a site of approximately 200,000 m², the facility will bring together AI prototype development, flexible manufacturing and large-scale production, with a planned annual capacity of tens of thousands of forklift robots.
70th·Beyond Smart
Building on 70 years of experience, we’ll continue working with our global dealers to bring smarter products and reliable service to customers worldwide.
Move Smarter. Go Further.
