SUMMER 2022
awards
Innovation rises to the top in the IFOY Awards 2022 CATEGORY: SPECIAL VEHICLE/WAREHOUSE TRUCK CARGOTEC ENGINEERING IRELAND - MOFFETT E5 25.4 NX
The IFOY (International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year) AWARDS 2022 saw 14 of the most innovative intralogistics products and solutions from 12 manufacturers vying for six main category prizes in the tenth running of the global competition. As part of the assessment process, all finalists were put through a comprehensive three-stage IFOY audit. Firstly expert stakeholders examined the main facts and key figures of nominees via a now well proven standardised procedure. Then for the IFOY innovation check, scientists and technicians assessed the innovative value of the nominated devices and solutions. The third stage involved the voting jurors, consisting of 26 expert trade journalists from leading logistics media (including Fleet Transport/Handling Network) in 20 countries, inspecting and reviewing each of the shortlisted candidates over two days last March at Messe Dortmund in Germany. Among other elements, innovation value, technology, ergonomics and handling, safety, marketability, design and customer benefits as well as economic efficiency and sustainability were evaluated. An important principle is that the finalists are not compared with each other in their respective categories, but with their direct competitors on the market. In total, 29 entrants submitted products for review this year, with Chairwoman of the IFOY jury, Anita Würmser lauding the quality of the entries: “The nominees reflect where the journey of intralogistics is heading in the future: in addition to forklifts and warehouse technology, automated, integrated solutions, software and autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for high-performance warehouses play a central role. The final round with top-class international finalists proved to be very exiting and we look forward to announcing the winners on 30 June.” Intralogistics specialists Cargotec Engineering Ireland (Moffett), Jungheinrich, Locus Robotics, Magment, NAiSE, Noyes Technologies, robominds, SICK, SSI SCHÄFER, STILL, stow robotics and SYNAOS were among the finalists, listed under the below categories.
The MOFFETT E5 25.4 NX from Dundalk manufacturer Cargotec Engineering Ireland was shortlisted. This new development is the latest addition to the all-electric truck-mounted forklift series and part of the second generation of the world’s first all-electric truck-mounted forklift. The truck is also available with four-way steering (multidirectional). Its main advantage is that it allows for emission-free customer deliveries. *Comparable to diesel forklifts due to power output. Allows for greater gradient angles. Can load and unload from one side. 4 way drive system. JUNGHEINRICH - EKS 220I
German global intralogistics supplier Jungheinrich secured two final places. In warehouse technology, the Hamburgbased company progressed into the final round with the ERD 220i electric high-lift truck. Due to the lithium-ion battery concept, the dimensions of the double-deck stacker are ultra-compact for the simultaneous transport of two pallets. www.handling-network.com
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