Innovation
Leadership, innovation, performance – our values determine how we act
More than 1,400 patents and patent applications prove how innovative we are – and we add 90 new patent applications to this per year. Our premium brands in particular push ahead with innovations in technology and service.
The executives of the KION Group and the company brands regularly consult and make decisions with those responsible for innovation from the brands. The focus is on new ideas, new products and the development of new areas of use for industrial trucks, the components division (e.g. hybrid and hydrogen drives), storage techniques and hydraulics.
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Hybrid TechnologyA hybrid forklift truck has energy storage systems. When braking the truck it makes use of energy recuperated from the kinetic energy. This energy is used for the next acceleration. |
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Fuell-Cell TechnologyFuel-cell trucks have a fuel cell and a hydrogen tank. The electricity generated from the hydrogen supplies the electric motors that drive the truck. |
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EnvironmentEfficiency and low soot particle emissions for a cleaner environment. |
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ResearchKION is involved with InnoRad and IdentProLog. |
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ProductionHigh tech in the production of top-quality forklifts and warehouse trucks. |
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Human VibrationOur brands have been active in the area of vibration protection for many years and set standards. |
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HydrostaticThe Linde hydrostatic provides excellent driving characteristics. |
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IntralogisticsRFID and warehouse management systems provide simplification of the supply chain. |
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ErgonomicsGood ergonomics protect the driver. |