There has been a discernible shift toward equipment with cleaner, greener, and smarter technologies to improve supply chain efficiency in the warehouse equipment category. Godrej & Boyce communicated recently that its business Godrej Material Handling had projected 15 per cent business growth in Telangana. The business recently launched forklift trucks, including 3 Wheel Bravo Electric Forklift and Godrej PRO Series Reach Truck, for the first time in Hyderabad.

The city’s E-commerce, retail, and pharma companies are key drivers of the warehousing demand in Hyderabad. Retail and e-commerce companies prefer to manage their operations or outsource their logistics and warehousing operations to third-party logistics (3PL) players and equipment rental providers.

This has led to an increase in demand for battery-operated equipment that can work in narrow aisles and stack vertically up to 12m. Thus, the demand for this equipment has increased in the state. With technologically advanced innovations, Godrej Material Handling aims to achieve 30 per cent of revenue in FY23,aiming to reach 50 per cent in the next three years.

There has been a discernible shift toward equipment with cleaner, greener, and smarter technologies in the warehouse equipment category. Aligned with the company’s motto to contribute toward India’s self-reliance, the two recently launched forklift trucks by Godrej Material Handling have been indigenously designed to be a workhorse to increase throughput.

The Bravo Electric Series has twin motor technology and is modern equipment that drives productivity in demanding applications and narrow spaces. Its easier-to-operate machinery is also safer for the environment. The Godrej PRO Series Reach Truck can work two shifts with a higher capacity battery, thus ensuring workplace safety.

Anil Lingayat, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Godrej Material Handling, said, “Godrej & Boyce believes in an Atmanirbhar Bharat, and so home-grown manufacturing is vital to the company’s operations. Godrej Material Handling has pioneered several innovations in India, making it the sole Indian manufacturer of material handling equipment and the largest manufacturer and exporter of forklift trucks and solutions in the country. Furthermore, to expedite India’s expansion as a manufacturing hub, we recently launched two revolutionary material handling equipment solutions to boost supply chain operations. With our recent exhibition of the machinery in Hyderabad, we hope to address the market demand in the city by manufacturing equipment and offering rental solutions.”

Godrej Material Handling is the only Indian player to offer wet disc brakes in the Bravo Electric Forklift series. They are the most advanced and safe braking systems with less effort resulting in shorter stopping distance, ensuring workplace safety.

This advanced machinery is easier to operate, safer for the environment, and moves quietly across the workspace. Godrej PRO Series Reach Truck can lift to 12 metres, and its new frame design & best-in-class turning performance enables the PRO Reach Trucks to work in aisles as narrow as 2.6 metres.