en.Wedoany.com Reported - Konecranes has received an order from Swedish forestry group Södra for four 15-1200C electric forklift trucks, which will be deployed at two of Södra's facilities in Sweden—Södra Cell Värö and Södra Cell Mörrum. The order was confirmed in the first quarter of 2026, with three units scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026 and the fourth in the third quarter.

Södra is Sweden's largest forest owner association and a major producer of pulp, timber, and bio-based products. Improving energy efficiency and advancing electrification are key initiatives in reducing Scope 1 emissions in Södra's operations. Konecranes' fully electric equipment achieves zero exhaust emissions during operation, meeting these demanding material handling needs.

Since 2014, Konecranes has delivered over 40 forklift trucks to various Södra operational sites. In the new order, three Konecranes 15-1200C electric forklift trucks will be used for handling paper bales, while the fourth is specifically designated for timber operations. After this delivery, the total number of electric forklift trucks deployed by Konecranes at Södra will increase to 13.

Christer Dahlberg, Vehicle Maintenance Engineer at Södra, stated that Konecranes' electric forklift trucks meet Södra's high standards in both operational performance and ecological efficiency. The teams have extensive experience working together, and this order continues that collaboration to support Södra's productivity and emission reduction goals.

These electric forklift trucks are supplied through Konecranes' long-term dealer, N.C. Nielsen. While providing maintenance support, N.C. Nielsen plays a key role in the ongoing development of Södra's Konecranes fleet, leveraging its technical expertise and understanding of Södra's operations. The new forklift trucks combine high performance with robust safety and ergonomic standards, ensuring a comfortable and efficient operating environment, and are equipped with the TRUCONNECT remote monitoring system, providing real-time insights to support preventive maintenance and maximize equipment uptime.

Daniel Sjöstrand, Sales Support Manager for Konecranes Forklift Trucks, stated that close collaboration with Södra has enabled a deep understanding of the high performance and reliability required for operations. These electric forklift trucks are designed to support the heavy material flow at the plants while advancing the electrification process. Together with N.C. Nielsen, Konecranes provides solutions that strengthen daily operations and long-term customer goals.

This agreement supports Konecranes' Ecolifting strategy, a comprehensive step-by-step roadmap to achieve zero exhaust emissions, supporting the decarbonization of port operations. Konecranes' solutions range from renewable diesel-driven, hybrid, to fully electric fleets, as well as emerging options such as hydrogen, all designed to meet each customer's current and future needs.

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