Jungheinrich is a German intralogistics solutions provider, offering a wide range of products and services including electric pallet trucks, three-way forklifts, automated systems, and warehouse management systems (WMS). The company focuses on maximizing cost-efficiency for customers through optimized logistics processes. A key characteristic is its pioneering role in lithium-ion technology, automation, and sustainability. It operates as a global enterprise with over 40 group-owned sales and service companies and more than 21,000 employees in over 120 countries.JungheinrichisaGermanintralogisticssolutionsprovider,offeringawiderangeofproductsandservicesincludingelectricpallettrucks,three-wayforklifts,automatedsystems,andwarehousemanagementsystems(WMS).Thecompanyfocusesonmaximizingcost-efficiencyforcustomersthroughoptimizedlogisticsprocesses.Akeycharacteristicisitspioneeringroleinlithium-iontechnology,automation,andsustainability.Itoperatesasaglobalenterprisewithover40group-ownedsalesandservicecompaniesandmorethan21,000employeesinover120countries.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
Electric Pallet Trucks: AME13, EJE M13, EJE M15, EJE 114, EJE 116, EJE 118, EJE 120, EJE 114i, EJE 116i, EJE 118i, EJE 116n, EJE 120n, EJE 222r, EJE 225r, EJE 222, EJE 225, EJE 230, EJE 235, EJE C20, and various other models. These offer capacities from 1.3 to 3.5 tons and come in pedestrian, stand-on, or sideways-seated configurations.ElectricPalletTrucks:AME13,EJEM13,EJEM15,EJE114,EJE116,EJE118,EJE120,EJE114i,EJE116i,EJE118i,EJE116n,EJE120n,EJE222r,EJE225r,EJE222,EJE225,EJE230,EJE235,EJEC20,andvariousothermodels.Theseoffercapacitiesfrom1.3to3.5tonsandcomeinpedestrian,stand-on,orsideways-seatedconfigurations.
Stackers: ESE 120, ESE 220, ESE 320, ESE 430, ESE 533, EJR 120n, ERE 120, ERE 125, ERE 225, ERE 120n, ERE 225a, and other models. This includes stand-on/sideways-seated stackers with 2.0-ton capacity and pedestrian stackers.Stackers:ESE120,ESE220,ESE320,ESE430,ESE533,EJR120n,ERE120,ERE125,ERE225,ERE120n,ERE225a,andothermodels.Thisincludesstand-on/sideways-seatedstackerswith2.0-toncapacityandpedestrianstackers.
Lithium-ion Technology: A pioneer in lithium-ion battery technology, starting with the 'Concept 08' truck study in 2008. The company launched the world's first series-production electric pedestrian pallet truck with lithium-ion technology in 2011. It develops and manufactures its own 24V and 48V lithium-ion batteries, offering fast charging, maintenance-free operation, and long battery life for continuous multi-shift operations.Lithium-ionTechnology:Apioneerinlithium-ionbatterytechnology,startingwiththe'Concept08'truckstudyin2008.Thecompanylaunchedtheworld'sfirstseries-productionelectricpedestrianpallettruckwithlithium-iontechnologyin2011.Itdevelopsandmanufacturesitsown24Vand48Vlithium-ionbatteries,offeringfastcharging,maintenance-freeoperation,andlongbatterylifeforcontinuousmulti-shiftoperations.
Automation Solutions: Comprehensive automation solutions including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). These systems provide precise material transport via laser navigation and flexible integration into existing warehouse layouts. The acquisition of Magazino further strengthens its capabilities in the AMR sector.AutomationSolutions:ComprehensiveautomationsolutionsincludingAutomatedGuidedVehicles(AGVs),AutonomousMobileRobots(AMRs),WarehouseManagementSystems(WMS),andWarehouseControlSystems(WCS).Thesesystemsprovideprecisematerialtransportvialasernavigationandflexibleintegrationintoexistingwarehouselayouts.TheacquisitionofMagazinofurtherstrengthensitscapabilitiesintheAMRsector.
Warehouse Management System (WMS): An intuitive and comprehensive WMS for holistic management, control, and optimization of all internal material flows within a warehouse. It ensures sustainable and efficient processes regardless of industry, size, or automation level. Its modular and multi-dimensional configuration allows flexible adaptation and scalability to customer needs.WarehouseManagementSystem(WMS):AnintuitiveandcomprehensiveWMSforholisticmanagement,control,andoptimizationofallinternalmaterialflowswithinawarehouse.Itensuressustainableandefficientprocessesregardlessofindustry,size,orautomationlevel.Itsmodularandmulti-dimensionalconfigurationallowsflexibleadaptationandscalabilitytocustomerneeds.
Digitalization and Connectivity: Integration of telematics boxes in all trucks provides a comprehensive overview of vehicle usage. The Battery Management 2.0 system offers continuous monitoring of lithium-ion and lead-acid battery status. Digital solutions support predictive maintenance and efficient service.DigitalizationandConnectivity:Integrationoftelematicsboxesinalltrucksprovidesacomprehensiveoverviewofvehicleusage.TheBatteryManagement2.0systemofferscontinuousmonitoringoflithium-ionandlead-acidbatterystatus.Digitalsolutionssupportpredictivemaintenanceandefficientservice.
Eco-friendly Technologies: Development of cobalt-free lithium-ion batteries and production of 100% electric industrial trucks. Expansion of hydrogen fuel cell technology and renewable energy usage. The 'JUNGSTARS' program for reconditioned used trucks achieves 99% reuse and recycling rates.Eco-friendlyTechnologies:Developmentofcobalt-freelithium-ionbatteriesandproductionof100%electricindustrialtrucks.Expansionofhydrogenfuelcelltechnologyandrenewableenergyusage.The'JUNGSTARS'programforreconditionedusedtrucksachieves99%reuseandrecyclingrates.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Leadership in Lithium-ion Technology: A pioneering company that began developing lithium-ion technology in 2008 and launched the first series-production lithium-ion electric pallet truck in 2011. Its self-developed and manufactured 24V and 48V battery technology, offering maintenance-free, fast charging, and long lifespan, contributes to reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for customers.LeadershipinLithium-ionTechnology:Apioneeringcompanythatbegandevelopinglithium-iontechnologyin2008andlaunchedthefirstseries-productionlithium-ionelectricpallettruckin2011.Itsself-developedandmanufactured24Vand48Vbatterytechnology,offeringmaintenance-free,fastcharging,andlonglifespan,contributestoreducedTotalCostofOwnership(TCO)forcustomers.
Comprehensive Intralogistics Solutions Provider: Offers integrated solutions encompassing forklifts, warehouse equipment, automation systems (AGVs, AMRs), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS, WCS), and related services. This single-source approach addresses complex logistics challenges and enables turnkey project execution.ComprehensiveIntralogisticsSolutionsProvider:Offersintegratedsolutionsencompassingforklifts,warehouseequipment,automationsystems(AGVs,AMRs),WarehouseManagementSystems(WMS,WCS),andrelatedservices.Thissingle-sourceapproachaddressescomplexlogisticschallengesandenablesturnkeyprojectexecution.
Strong European Market Share and Global Expansion Strategy: Holds a leading market share of over 20% in electric pallet and reach truck segments in Europe. Pursues a global expansion strategy with a focus on North America and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Maintains an extensive global presence through direct sales companies in 42 countries and partner networks in over 80 countries.StrongEuropeanMarketShareandGlobalExpansionStrategy:Holdsaleadingmarketshareofover20%inelectricpalletandreachtrucksegmentsinEurope.PursuesaglobalexpansionstrategywithafocusonNorthAmericaandtheAsia-Pacific(APAC)region.Maintainsanextensiveglobalpresencethroughdirectsalescompaniesin42countriesandpartnernetworksinover80countries.
Sustainability and Green Technology Innovation: Commits to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions for Scope 1 and 2 by 2030, and for Scope 1, 2, and 3 by 2050. Its climate targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Recognized for sustainability leadership with EcoVadis Platinum certification and the German Sustainability Award.SustainabilityandGreenTechnologyInnovation:Commitstoachievingnet-zerogreenhousegasemissionsforScope1and2by2030,andforScope1,2,and3by2050.ItsclimatetargetsarevalidatedbytheScienceBasedTargetsinitiative(SBTi).RecognizedforsustainabilityleadershipwithEcoVadisPlatinumcertificationandtheGermanSustainabilityAward.
Customer-Centric Service Network and Technical Expertise: Possesses a vast customer service network with over 6,200 technical experts worldwide. Leverages over 70 years of intralogistics expertise and technical know-how to provide customized solutions to customers.Customer-CentricServiceNetworkandTechnicalExpertise:Possessesavastcustomerservicenetworkwithover6,200technicalexpertsworldwide.Leveragesover70yearsofintralogisticsexpertiseandtechnicalknow-howtoprovidecustomizedsolutionstocustomers.
Automation and Digitalization Capabilities: Offers advanced automation solutions including AGVs, AMRs, WMS, WCS, and AI-based 3D pallet detection technology. Implements digital warehouses through telematics systems, providing smart warehouse solutions to address labor shortages and e-commerce growth.AutomationandDigitalizationCapabilities:OffersadvancedautomationsolutionsincludingAGVs,AMRs,WMS,WCS,andAI-based3Dpalletdetectiontechnology.Implementsdigitalwarehousesthroughtelematicssystems,providingsmartwarehousesolutionstoaddresslaborshortagesande-commercegrowth.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Manufacturing: Application of forklifts and automation systems for efficient material flow and production line supply.Manufacturing:Applicationofforkliftsandautomationsystemsforefficientmaterialflowandproductionlinesupply.
Retail and E-commerce: Utilization of warehouse management systems, picking solutions, and mobile robots for fast and accurate order processing and inventory management.RetailandE-commerce:Utilizationofwarehousemanagementsystems,pickingsolutions,andmobilerobotsforfastandaccurateorderprocessingandinventorymanagement.
Logistics and 3PL (Third-Party Logistics): Implementation of integrated intralogistics solutions and automated warehouse systems for maximizing operational efficiency in large logistics centers.Logisticsand3PL(Third-PartyLogistics):Implementationofintegratedintralogisticssolutionsandautomatedwarehousesystemsformaximizingoperationalefficiencyinlargelogisticscenters.
Automotive Industry: Use of AGVs and forklifts for component transport and assembly line support.AutomotiveIndustry:UseofAGVsandforkliftsforcomponenttransportandassemblylinesupport.
Food and Beverage Industry: Application of hygienic and efficient product storage and transport systems.FoodandBeverageIndustry:Applicationofhygienicandefficientproductstorageandtransportsystems.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Utilization of automation solutions and WMS for precise and safe storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals.PharmaceuticalIndustry:UtilizationofautomationsolutionsandWMSforpreciseandsafestorageanddistributionofpharmaceuticals.
Vertical Farming: Provision of water-saving and energy-efficient automated solutions for a customer in Kuwait.VerticalFarming:Provisionofwater-savingandenergy-efficientautomatedsolutionsforacustomerinKuwait.
Major MarketsMajorMarkets
South AfricaSouthAfrica
China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, ArmeniaChina,Singapore,Malaysia,Thailand,India,Indonesia,Japan,SouthKorea,Vietnam,Philippines,Pakistan,UnitedArabEmirates,SaudiArabia,Qatar,Kuwait,Oman,Bahrain,SriLanka,Bangladesh,Mongolia,Kazakhstan,Uzbekistan,Azerbaijan,Georgia,Armenia
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) Certification: Held by Landsberg, Lüneburg, and Norderstedt plants.ISO9001:2015(QualityManagementSystem)Certification:HeldbyLandsberg,Lüneburg,andNorderstedtplants.
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) Certification: Held by Landsberg, Lüneburg, and Norderstedt plants.ISO14001:2015(EnvironmentalManagementSystem)Certification:HeldbyLandsberg,Lüneburg,andNorderstedtplants.
ISO 50001:2018 (Energy Management System) Certification: Held by Landsberg, Lüneburg, and Norderstedt plants.ISO50001:2018(EnergyManagementSystem)Certification:HeldbyLandsberg,Lüneburg,andNorderstedtplants.
ISO 3834-2:2021 (Welding Quality Management System) Certification: Held by Landsberg, Lüneburg, and Norderstedt plants.ISO3834-2:2021(WeldingQualityManagementSystem)Certification:HeldbyLandsberg,Lüneburg,andNorderstedtplants.
AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Certification: Held by Landsberg, Lüneburg, and Norderstedt plants.AEO(AuthorizedEconomicOperator)Certification:HeldbyLandsberg,Lüneburg,andNorderstedtplants.
EcoVadis Platinum Certification: Ranked in the top 1% of sustainable companies worldwide for four consecutive years.EcoVadisPlatinumCertification:Rankedinthetop1%ofsustainablecompaniesworldwideforfourconsecutiveyears.
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) Top Score A: Demonstrates successful implementation of its climate strategy.CDP(CarbonDisclosureProject)TopScoreA:Demonstratessuccessfulimplementationofitsclimatestrategy.
German Sustainability Award 2026 Winner: Awarded in the Lifting and Conveying Technology category.GermanSustainabilityAward2026Winner:AwardedintheLiftingandConveyingTechnologycategory.
IFOY Award Winner: The EFG 425 electric forklift won in the 'Counter Balanced Truck' category in 2024.IFOYAwardWinner:TheEFG425electricforkliftwoninthe'CounterBalancedTruck'categoryin2024.
DPDHL Group Supplier Awards 'Sustainability' Category Winner: Recognized as a strategic supplier by Deutsche Post DHL Group.DPDHLGroupSupplierAwards'Sustainability'CategoryWinner:RecognizedasastrategicsupplierbyDeutschePostDHLGroup.