Kalmar has signed an agreement with ArcelorMittal to supply 12 Kalmar medium forklift trucks, two of which are equipped with Kalmar’s recently introduced second-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology.
The large order was booked in Kalmar’s Q3 2025 order intake, with delivery of machines scheduled to be completed during Q1 2026.
The new Kalmar forklift trucks will reportedly enable efficient, safe, and sustainable material handling in demanding steelmaking environments.
The inclusion of the Gen 2 Li-ion battery solution marks an important step in helping ArcelorMittal reduce the carbon footprint of its operations.
The new battery system offers enhanced energy capacity, improved thermal stability, and a longer, more predictable performance curve across a wide range of operating environments.
Thoralf Winkel, CEO ArcelorMittal Hamburg, said: “Sustainability and efficiency are at the heart of ArcelorMittal’s operations.
“Kalmar’s proven forklift solutions and their new Li-ion technology align perfectly with our goals to reduce carbon emissions and enhance performance in our steelmaking facilities.”
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Bernd Pagel, Sales representative, Kalmar, said: “We are delighted to continue supporting ArcelorMittal in its mission to produce smarter steels with lower environmental impact.
“Our next-generation Li-ion battery technology represents a major step forward in helping customers improve operational efficiency while reducing emissions.”
Earlier this month, Kalmar announced the extension of its comprehensive Kalmar Care maintenance contract with long-term customer Belfast Container Terminal Ltd (BCT), part of Irish Continental Group.
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Kalmar – https://www.kalmarglobal.com/
