HANGZHOU, Nov 11 – Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer HANGCHA Group has introduced five LINGTRA AI-Fork robot models at its 4th Global Dealers Conference in Hangzhou.
The launch marks a major step in the company’s plans to expand artificial intelligence and automation in the logistics industry.
Around 500 dealers from more than 100 countries and regions attended the conference. The event also marked HANGCHA’s 70th anniversary under the theme “Move Smarter, Go Further”.
The company used the occasion to showcase its latest technology and outline its business direction towards 2030.
LINGTRA Brings AI to Forklift Operations
The new LINGTRA series uses HANGCHA’s LogiMind industrial embodied AI model. This technology allows machines to understand their surroundings, interpret tasks and plan their movements.
In simple terms, the forklifts can respond to changing conditions instead of following only fixed instructions.
The company demonstrated the technology during a factory operation. An autonomous forklift moved and loaded 14 pallets onto a truck in approximately 20 minutes.
The demonstration highlighted how AI-powered machines could support material handling in factories and warehouses.
HANGCHA also introduced a new electric counterbalance forklift series and two X Series reach trucks. These products aim to give businesses more options for handling goods and managing warehouse operations.
HANGCHA Reports Strong Business Growth
The company also shared its growth figures since its previous global dealers conference in 2019.
HANGCHA’s annual forklift sales increased from 138,000 units to 334,000 units in 2025. Meanwhile, revenue rose from RMB8.9 billion to RMB17.7 billion.
Overseas markets contributed 43.4 per cent of the company’s total revenue in 2025.
Since producing its first forklift in 1974, HANGCHA has manufactured and sold more than 2.8 million industrial vehicles.
The company credited its global dealers for helping expand its products and services across international markets.
Stronger Support for Global Dealers
Beyond product development, HANGCHA plans to strengthen its partnerships with dealers.
Deputy General Manager Li Yuansong thanked its partners for their continued support. He also highlighted the importance of reliable customer service.
“Great products open the door, but great service wins the game,” he said.
HANGCHA plans to improve spare parts supply, local technical support and staff training. These efforts aim to help dealers respond faster to customer needs.
The conference also gave dealers an opportunity to exchange market experiences, share product feedback and discuss service improvements.
HANGCHA Sets RMB2 Billion Smart Factory Plan
Looking towards 2030, HANGCHA aims to become a more technology-driven company.
The manufacturer plans to raise more than RMB2 billion to build a new smart factory. The facility will focus on intelligent forklifts and reach trucks, with operations expected to begin in 2030.
Chairman Limin Zhao said the company would continue developing new-energy forklifts, autonomous machines and intelligent logistics solutions.
HANGCHA also plans to maintain investment in its core industrial vehicle business while expanding its technology capabilities.
The company aims to work closely with global partners to deliver more advanced products and services.
Overall, the LINGTRA launch reflects the growing role of AI and automation in industrial operations. As warehouses and manufacturers seek greater efficiency, intelligent forklifts could help businesses manage goods, improve material movement and support modern logistics operations.
HANGCHA’s 2030 plan signals its ambition to compete in the global market for intelligent material handling equipment.
Source : PR Newswire | Rewritten By Minutesmy
