PosiCharge Maker AeroVironment Promotes National Forklift Safety Day
June 14 2016 - 9:10AM
Business Wire
- AeroVironment opportunity and fast
charging solutions for electric forklifts reduce the number of
batteries and the need for battery rooms, therefore improving
safety
- Battery Rx™ reduces the number of
batteries consumed, helping cut industry’s carbon footprint and
emissions
- Connect Rx™ promotes industry leading
operational safety by detecting abnormalities at cable connections
during charging
- AeroVironment electric forklift
chargers help reduce toxic fumes generated by IC forklifts by
promoting and enabling the efficient use of electric forklifts
AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading supplier of
industrial fast and opportunity charging solutions for electric
forklifts, is proudly participating this week in the Industrial
Truck Association’s (ITA) National Forklift Safety Day.
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AeroVironment has developed the
industry's first electric forklift charger to enable charger
configuration and management via mobile app. (Photo: Business
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National Forklift Safety Day is an important opportunity each
year for companies to highlight the safe use of forklifts and
support equipment, including batteries and chargers.
According to Compliance and Safety Statistics, more than 100,000
forklift accidents occur every year, costing businesses an
estimated $135 million. In addition, one in six workplace deaths is
caused by forklift accidents. Forklift accidents have a significant
impact on employees’ and customers’ health and satisfaction, hence
the importance of promoting National Forklift Safety Day throughout
the year.
National Forklift Safety Day will be held this year on June 14,
2016, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on
Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, Washington, DC. This event
will feature speakers from the Occupational Health and Safety
Administration, the National Safety Council, key industry
representatives and the chairman of the congressional OSHA
Oversight Subcommittee.
Ken Karklin, general manager and vice president of the Efficient
Energy Systems business segment at AeroVironment, said the company
strongly promotes the importance of National Forklift Safety Day,
emphasizing the value of all stakeholders committing to a greater
focus on this important topic, not just on one day, but throughout
the entire year. “Safety has always been a top priority for
AeroVironment, with an added focus on forklift safety since we
started developing fast chargers for electric forklifts more than
15 years ago.” he said. “Our goal remains improving environmental
quality and safety by promoting and enabling the efficient use of
zero emission electric forklifts. Our advanced monitoring and
telematics technology, including Battery Rx™ and Connect Rx™,
protect valuable assets and minimize the need to acquire or change
batteries, thus reducing cross plant traffic and related
accidents.”
AeroVironment’s Battery Rx is a fleet management solution
designed to manage battery charging more efficiently than existing
methods, enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs. By
monitoring and sufficiently charging a single battery in the
forklift, Battery Rx delivers cost savings and helps reduce a
fleet’s carbon footprint and pollution by extending battery life
and reducing the number of batteries consumed.
AeroVironment engineers developed Connect Rx, a standard feature
on PosiCharge™ ProCore, to detect potential hazards before they
materialize. Connect Rx is an advanced cable connector health
monitoring technology that detects connector abnormalities during
charging sessions. It immediately alerts users to possible charger
and battery output issues that could potentially result in injuries
to employees.
Karklin said AeroVironment’s design safety begins at the product
concept stage and continues through manufacturing and training. “We
leverage new technologies continuously to improve safety for all
our new and existing products. We believe it’s important to join
with the Industrial Truck Association and other manufacturers in
continuing to enhance product safety and promote awareness about
safety throughout the entire industry year-round,” he added.
About AeroVironment
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs,
develops, produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of
electric transportation solutions and electric-powered Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS). AeroVironment’s comprehensive EV charging
solutions include the portable, dual-charging (120/240V) TurboCord,
EV home charging, public charging, fast charging, data collection,
grid-integrated communications and complete installation, training
and support services for consumers, automakers, utilities,
government agencies and businesses. AeroVironment’s industrial
electric vehicle charging systems support thousands of electric
materials handling vehicles in mission-critical supply chains for
Fortune 500 enterprises. AeroVironment’s power cycling and test
systems provide EV developers and EV battery manufacturers with
market-leading simulation and cycling capabilities. More
information is available at www.avinc.com and
www.evsolutions.com.
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