Heli Forklifts drive sustainability

Top Logistics Australia has enhanced its sustainability and operational efficiency by adopting Heli’s Lithium-Ion electric forklifts.

Jialift, a distributor for Heli Oceania, has helped to transform Top Logistics Australia’s (TLA) material handling operations with Heli’s Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) electric forklifts.

TLA is a transportation company, that has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by incorporating Heli’s all-electric forklift range into its operations.

The company offers logistics and transportation services, including shipment management, manifest handling, customer support, and tools for booking and tracking freight.

Forklifts are essential in logistics operations like those at Top Logistics Australia for efficient loading, unloading, and moving of goods within warehouses and distribution centres.

Heli’s Li-on forklifts, sourced through Jialift, are designed to boost efficiency while also reducing environmental impact.

Moving towards sustainability

TLA transitioned from gas-powered forklifts to Heli’s Li-ion electric models.

This shift aligns with TLA’s commitment to environmental responsibility while enhancing operational efficiency.

“With sustainability in mind, TLA made a big step towards change,” says TLA’s Warehouse Manager,
George Zhou.

“Moving away from gas forklifts to all-electric solutions, our counterbalance and high-reach forklifts are now from Heli’s Li-ion range.”

These forklifts align well with sustainability goals due to their energy-efficient, zero-emission design, reduced maintenance needs, and advanced, recyclable battery technology, offering a more practical and environmentally friendly option than gas-powered and even some other electric and hydrogen alternatives.

These capabilities ultimately make them suitable for continuous operations in eco-conscious logistics and warehouse environments.

Since implementing Heli’s forklifts, TLA has experienced productivity gains and environmental benefits.

“We’ve seen a massive increase in productivity,” says George, “TLA runs 24/7 during peak season, so we need forklifts that are in operation all the time.”

“With HELI’s short charging cycle, we’ve achieved this with little to no downtime.”

“With no gases or fumes, we’ve significantly cut down our carbon footprint.”

Solving long-standing challenges

Before switching to Heli, TLA faced issues with its gas-powered fleet.

“Our previous fleet would make lots of noise and create dust around the warehouse, not to mention the high maintenance costs,” George says.

“We knew it was time to make a change.”

Heli’s Lithium-Ion technology offered TLA an efficient solution.

George highlighted the benefits, including advanced battery technology with fast charging and a plug-and-play system, which helped the team operate more effectively without downtime.

“HELI’s li-ion solutions had superior battery technology, no battery memory issues, and no dust or fumes,” he says.

“The advanced tech specs were a massive selling point for us.”

Looking to the future

Over a year into using these forklifts, TLA sees the switch as a move toward a sustainable future.

“It’s truly a way of the future – a sustainable future,” George says.

Though TLA hasn’t measured the exact cost savings, George noted that increased productivity and reduced maintenance make a noticeable difference.

“We wish we’d made the switch sooner,” he added.

Jialift’s partnership with Heli has allowed Australian businesses like TLA to integrate advanced, sustainable forklift solutions into their operations.

With a big focus on accessibility and performance, Heli Oceania strives to create a broader distribution network with more partnerships, like Jialift – to make Heli’s reliable, eco-friendly technology available to the Australian market.

George concluded: “Globally, Heli is a well-known Chinese brand but I’m glad that the company is now local in Australia, providing a great range of good products to Australian businesses.”