# Kalmar starts electric reachstacker and forklift production in Shanghai

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has begun production of its electric reachstacker and Essential forklift truck range at its Shanghai manufacturing plant, expanding its global delivery capability for sustainable electric equipment.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-12-06
- Where: Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: 6 Dec 2023
- Status: completed
- Products: electric reachstacker, Essential forklift trucks
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Kalmar](https://endata.com/companies/4960.md)
- [Cargotec](https://endata.com/companies/1832.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [plantpages.co.uk](https://www.plantpages.co.uk/news/category/forklifts/kalmar-starts-electric-reachstacker-and-forklift-production-in-shanghai/), 2023-12-06: "This is an important step for Kalmar as it will help us to meet the growing demand for sustainable electrically powered equipment both in China and around the world."

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