Mitsubishi Logisnext Starts New Production Unit For E-Lift Trucks In Texas

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext) is a global manufacturer and provider of material handling. Photo by: Logisnext

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext), a global manufacturer and provider of material handling, automation, and fleet solutions, has celebrated the groundbreaking for its new production facility in Houston, Texas. The facility will provide increased production capabilities to support the growing demand for electric lift trucks and warehouse products, the company said in a statement.

With a total floor area of 73,000 square feet, the new facility will expand Logisnext’s current electric manufacturing capabilities by providing a dedicated fabrication space for in-house welding and painting of masts and frames.

The facility will also integrate cutting-edge technologies such as Mixed Model Line Design, Industry 4.0 process monitoring and one-piece flow. The firm said that the expansion of robotic welding, along with the optimization of paint capacity and weld fixtures, will contribute to Logisnext’s ongoing focus on improved efficiency.

Located on Logisnext’s Houston headquarters campus, the new facility will support the manufacturing of key electric warehouse products across the Jungheinrich, Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks, and UniCarriers Forklift product lines. The new facility represents a key investment in Logisnext’s long-term electric growth strategy to support its customers throughout North America.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Logisnext as we break ground on our newest electric forklift manufacturing facility in Houston,” said Jay Gusler, executive vice president of Operations at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.

EV Price War: Ford Cuts Prices On Its F-150 Lightning Pickup

Also Read

“The material handling industry is rapidly changing, and we’re proud to be at the forefront of this change. We’re committed to investing in our manufacturing capabilities and new product development to ensure we continue providing our customers with the most advanced yet sustainable electric products and solutions in the future.”

Tresa Motors introduces India’s first Electric Truck for the Global Market

Also Read

On August 23, the company celebrated the start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony alongside its Houston campus employees. Leading the groundbreaking was Ken Barina, President of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas and Jay Gusler, Executive Vice President of Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas. Construction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.