HANGCHA Unveils Five LINGTRA AI-Fork Robots and 2030 Factory Plan
HANGCHA Group has unveiled five LINGTRA AI-Fork robots at its Global Dealers Conference in Hangzhou, while outlining a plan to raise more than RMB 2 billion for a new smart factory. The factory is expected to begin operations in 2030.
- HANGCHA unveiled five LINGTRA AI-Fork robots in Hangzhou.
- The robots use HANGCHA's LogiMind industrial embodied AI model.
- An autonomous forklift loaded 14 pallets in about 20 minutes.
- HANGCHA plans to raise more than RMB 2 billion for a smart factory.
- The factory is expected to begin operations in 2030.
AI forklifts designed to adapt on site
The forklift manufacturer presented the LINGTRA range to about 500 dealers from more than 100 countries and regions at its fourth Global Dealers Conference. The event marked HANGCHA's 70th anniversary and used the theme "Move Smarter, Go Further."
The five robots are powered by HANGCHA's LogiMind industrial embodied AI model. According to HANGCHA, the trucks can interpret their surroundings and assigned tasks, plan movements and adapt to changes at a work site.
In a factory operation, an autonomous forklift loaded 14 pallets onto a truck in about 20 minutes. The company also introduced a new electric counterbalance forklift series and two X Series reach trucks during the event.
International growth has accelerated since 2019
HANGCHA said its annual forklift sales increased from 138,000 units in 2019 to 334,000 units in 2025. Revenue rose from RMB 8.9 billion to RMB 17.7 billion over the same period, while overseas markets represented 43.4% of 2025 revenue.
The company said it has produced and sold more than 2.8 million industrial vehicles since its first forklift in 1974. Dealers attending the conference toured HANGCHA's smart factories and visited a 12,000-square-meter exhibition area called HANGCHA Carnival, which covered four halls.
Dealers also discussed customer requirements, product feedback and service experience. HANGCHA recognized partners for contributions to market development and customer support.
HANGCHA links its 2030 plan to service and manufacturing
Alongside its technology plans, HANGCHA said it would work with dealers to strengthen parts supply, local technical service and staff training. Li Yuansong, HANGCHA Group's deputy general manager, said, "Great products open the door, but great service wins the game." The company said these efforts are intended to improve support for customers.
Looking toward 2030, HANGCHA plans to develop greener equipment and intelligent logistics solutions, backed by manufacturing investment. It plans to raise more than RMB 2 billion for a smart factory focused on intelligent forklifts and reach trucks.
Chairman Limin Zhao said HANGCHA is becoming a technology-driven company. The company plans to build on its new-energy forklift business, advance autonomous forklifts and intelligent logistics solutions, and continue investing in its core industrial vehicle business. For customers and dealers, the announcement ties the LINGTRA robots to a wider effort covering equipment, factory capacity and local support.
