Manitou and Hangcha form lithium-ion battery production joint venture

French equipment maker Manitou and Chinese forklift manufacturer Hangcha have committed to a joint venture to develop and manufacture lithium-ion batteries for heavy material handling equipment. The JV will support electrification of telehandlers and forklifts.

“Deepening strategic cooperation with Manitou Group and jointly establishing a lithium battery joint marks a new phase in the partnership between the two sides.”electrek.co

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• electrek.coManitou and Hangcha commit to li-ion battery production JVJo BorrásJul 21, 2025

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