Customer story
Konecranes E-VER enters the wood industry
The Moelven Group makes building products and systems in Norway and Sweden for construction around the world. Moelven Edanesågen, their sawmill in Edane, western Sweden, is one of their biggest facilities. They use forklifts to move raw wood, equipment and products around the production site.
The challenge
With a growing worldwide interest in wood products, the Swedish sawmill was looking to expand their forklift fleet for more site capacity. In line with the Moelven Group’s strict environmental policy, the new lifting equipment also had to produce minimal emissions to ensure sustainability throughout their value chain.
The solution
Moelven purchased a Konecranes E-VER 13.6-600C electric forklift, a sturdy lifting machine with a capacity of 13,600 kg and fully electric drivetrain powered by lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Its battery management system ensures energy efficiency, while fast charging optimizes operations and minimizes downtime. A range of special features improve ergonomics, stability and safe handling in a sawmill environment.
The Benefits
The Konecranes E-VER electric forklift aligns perfectly with Moelven’s sustainability goals, because it cuts energy consumption and produces no tailpipe emissions. “With the addition of the Konecranes E-VER electric forklift, Moelven now has 34 Konecranes lift trucks across their Scandinavian operations. Local distributor N.C. Nielsen helps to provide the necessary support to maintain this impressive fleet”, says Daniel Sjöstrand, Sales Director, Lift Trucks, Konecranes. Smooth movement and fast acceleration allow the driver to focus on moving wood safely and efficiently. TRUCONNECT ® Remote Monitoring easily integrates with the truck’s smart electrics for operational efficiency and maintenance planning.
