Jungheinrich Revolutionizes Forklift Truck Technology with World's First Rotating Cabin Lift Truck

Richmond, VA January 18, 2007 - The Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp., a world leader in warehouse logistics technology, announces the EFG D30, the first lift truck designed with a full 180° rotating cabin that significantly reduces operator injury and eliminates obstructed views and lengthy reverse travel by allowing the operator to rotate the cabin to face the direction of travel. This truck is the ideal solution for transporting high, stacked pallets, loading/unloading trucks from one side and moving large containers. Data shows that back injuries caused from reverse driving over long distances and continual twisting and leaning account for 14.2 lost work days per operator each year and $13.6 billion in lost productivity. The EFG D30 allows the operator to lift a load, turn the cabin 30° to the left or 180° to the right -- without strain - to eliminate obstructed views. The operator can rotate the...