{"id":58629,"date":"2026-07-15T21:13:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=58629"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T19:13:23","slug":"hangcha-and-manitou-inaugurate-hm-battery-solutions-in-le-mans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/hangcha-and-manitou-inaugurate-hm-battery-solutions-in-le-mans\/","title":{"rendered":"Hangcha and Manitou Inaugurate HM Battery Solutions in Le Mans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hangcha Group, a global leader in industrial vehicles and intelligent logistics solutions, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/material_handling\/18715_st3_industrial-crane\/\">Manitou <\/a>Group, a worldwide reference in material handling, aerial work platforms and earthmoving sectors, today inaugurated HM Battery Solutions (HMBS), which specializes in the\u00a0manufacture and distribution of lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-350x190.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-700x380.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-149x81.jpg 149w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-1536x835.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/1.-Opening-Ceremony-1-1-2048x1113.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by HANGCHA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The inauguration of the HM Battery Solutions facility took place today in the presence of\u00a0numerous elected officials and journalists. Specializing in the design and assembly of\u00a0high-performance lithium-ion battery modules and packs, this new structure embodies a clear\u00a0ambition for HM Battery Solutions: to become the European benchmark in the optimization of\u00a0electric industrial equipment, by leveraging the technological potential of lithium to increase&nbsp;fleet longevity and sustainably decarbonize the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Strategic Milestone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mil.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mil.png 360w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mil-350x228.png 350w, https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/mil-149x97.png 149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by HANGCHA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>HMBS specializes in the design and assembly of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery modules, packs and dedicated chargers. The 3,000+ m<sup>2<\/sup> facility features two advanced production lines, with over 250 models already developed, ranging from 5kWh to over 45kWh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huashu Jin, General Manager of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/automation21xx\/22193_st3_mobile-robots\/\">Hangcha<\/a> Group, said: &#8220;Hangcha and Manitou have shared two decades of partnership, evolving from product collaboration to deep technological and capital integration. HMBS marks a major milestone in our strategic alliance. Combining Hangcha&#8217;s lithium battery technology with Manitou&#8217;s European market reach, we are delivering high-performance, reliable new-energy solutions to European customers, backed by a local after-sales network.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sylvain Blaise, CEO of Manitou, said: &#8220;It is with great pride that we inaugurate this facility dedicated to the design and assembly of lithium-ion batteries. Alongside Hangcha Group and Manitou Group, we have developed this site to serve as a model of performance and social commitment. Our roots are deeply local, and we place inclusion and diversity at the core of our development.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcforklift.com\/\">hcforklift.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hangcha Group, a global leader in industrial vehicles and intelligent logistics solutions, and Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in material handling, aerial work platforms and earthmoving sectors, today inaugurated HM Battery Solutions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58641,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[3269,125,3270,3271,1991],"class_list":["post-58629","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-intralogistics","tag-industrial-vehicles","tag-intralogistics-2","tag-logistigs-solutions","tag-telehandler","tag-warehouse-equipment"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - 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