01 Reach trucks are compact, electric-powered forklifts designed for confined spaces like warehouses, offering a tight turning radius and high reach—up to 40 feet—for efficient vertical storage. Unlike traditional forklifts, they use stabilizing outer legs instead of counterweights to distribute load weight, making them ideal for narrow aisles. Operators typically sit sideways for improved visibility, with features like tilting cabs, overhead guards, and onboard cameras enhancing safety. As emission-free, quiet machines, reach trucks are well-suited for indoor environments. Market growth is driven by rising demand for efficient material handling in e-commerce and warehousing sectors.
June 2026 Jungheinrich acquired a stake in Navflex Inc., a technology company specializing in Physical AI and autonomous truck loading and unloading solutions. The collaboration aims to develop autonomous intralogistics solutions by combining Jungheinrich’s material handling expertise with Navflex’s AI-based navigation and process control technology, supporting future automation applications in warehouse operations.
May 2026 Konecranes introduced its Generation D lift truck platform, including new electric reach stacker models. The modular platform was designed with digital capabilities, upgrade flexibility, and improved fleet management features to support evolving material handling requirements.
February 2026 Jungheinrich launched the new ETV 4i electric reach truck series. The new reach truck range was designed for high-bay warehouse applications and features integrated lithium-ion technology, improved productivity, compact vehicle design, and lifting capacities ranging from 1.4 to 2.5 tonnes.
January 2026 Jungheinrich launched its new value-focused material handling brand “AntOn by Jungheinrich” in the Asia-Pacific region. The initial portfolio included lithium-ion electric industrial trucks, expanding the company’s electric material handling offerings and strengthening its regional warehouse equipment portfolio.