BYD Forklifts Linking Traditional Brewing Culture with New Energy Technology

In today's society, sustainable developmenthas become a global consensus. Traditional manufacturing industries are nowconfronted with the dual challenges of energy conservation and emissionreduction as well as cost reduction and efficiency improvement. One of thecentury-old beer enterprises has successfully broken through the transformationbottleneck by introducing BYD forklifts, achieving a green transformation inthe logistics link and bringing about a dual improvement in economic andenvironmental benefits, setting an innovative example for the brewing industry.

The beer industry has distinct logisticscharacteristics: the density of raw materials (malt, hops, etc.) is high, theweight of finished products is heavy, the requirements for storage environmentare high, and strict food safety standards must be followed. As a regionalleading enterprise, this beer company processes over several hundred tons ofgoods daily, covering multiple links such as raw material warehousing,fermentation process transportation, and finished product outbound.

Previously, this beer enterprise had beenusing traditional internal combustion forklifts, but it was confronted withmany pain points:

1. The exhaust gas from diesel forkliftscontains harmful substances, which may affect the quality of beer. Whenoperating in cold storage, the problem of low efficiency of internal combustionengines and emissions becomes more prominent.

2. Noise pollution affects the workingenvironment of employees and does not meet the standards of modern brewingworkshops.

3. Maintenance costs continue to rise,especially engine repair expenses account for a relatively large proportion.

With the tightening of nationalenvironmental protection policies and the establishment of the carbon tradingmarket, this beer enterprise has realized that the green upgrade of logisticsequipment has become the inevitable path for the sustainable development of theenterprise.

Byd forklifts adopt the world-leadinglithium iron phosphate battery technology and demonstrate remarkable economicefficiency compared with traditional internal combustion forklifts. It isspecifically manifested in:

Energy cost reduction: The fuel consumption of diesel forklifts is approximately 3.5liters per hour. Based on the current diesel price, the operating cost per houris about 28 yuan. The power consumption of BYD's lithium battery forklifts isonly about 8 to 10 kilowatt-hours per hour, and the cost is basically no morethan 10 yuan. Based on a single forklift working for 10 hours a day, energycosts can be saved by more than approximately 60,000 yuan annually.

Maintenance cost optimization: Electric forklifts do not require the replacement of vulnerableparts such as engine oil and air filters, and their maintenance costs arereduced by approximately 60% compared to internal combustion forklifts. Themaintenance records of this beer enterprise show that the average annualmaintenance cost of BYD forklifts is only 40% of that of traditional equipment.

Outstanding battery life: After 4,000 cycles of charge and discharge, BYD's lithium ironphosphate battery still maintains a capacity retention rate of over 75%.Calculated based on daily usage frequency, it can basically meet the usagerequirements for more than 10 years. Moreover, it supports fast charging and isalso suitable for overload operation needs.

Zero-emission operation: Completely eliminates exhaust pollution, making it particularlysuitable for places with high air quality requirements such as beer brewingworkshops and filling areas. After the beer enterprise implemented theelectrification transformation, the air quality in the workshop hassignificantly improved.

Outstanding noise control: The operation of electric forklifts is basically noise-free,significantly improving the working environment for workshop employees. This isparticularly important for the brewing process areas that require maintainingfocus.

Reduced heat emissions: The operating temperature of electric equipment is low, reducingthe refrigeration load in the cold storage area. The low-temperature storagearea of this beer enterprise has seen a reduction in refrigeration energyconsumption due to the switch to electric forklifts.

High waterproof grade: BYD forklifts have reached a professional waterproof grade,capable of adapting to the common damp and rinsing requirements in beerproduction environments, ensuring reliability in high-intensity workingconditions.

Low-temperature adaptability: A specially optimized battery management system ensures stableoperation at -40 degrees Celsius, solving the problem of performancedegradation of traditional electric vehicles in low-temperature environments.

Intelligent management function: Equipped with a fleet management system, it can monitor thevehicle status and battery usage in real time, optimize dispatching efficiency,and is particularly suitable for the high-intensity operation demands duringthe peak season in the beer industry.

Enhancing product quality and safetystandards: Beer production has extremely highrequirements for a hygienic environment. The exhaust gas and particles producedby traditional internal combustion forklifts may pollute the brewingenvironment and affect the flavor of beer. Byd's lithium battery forkliftsachieve zero-emission operation, fundamentally eliminating this risk.

Strengthening the green brand image ofenterprises: As the concept of sustainabledevelopment takes root in people's hearts, consumers are increasingly concernedabout the environmental protection practices of enterprises. Through the green transformationof its logistics links, this beer enterprise has significantly enhanced itsbrand green index, attracting more environmentally conscious consumer groups.

Improving employee satisfaction andproductivity: A good working environment helps toenhance employee satisfaction and productivity. The forklift drivers of thisbeer enterprise have reported that electric forklifts are easier to operate,with significantly reduced pollution and noise, and a notably alleviated senseof work fatigue.

In the future, with the in-depthadvancement of intelligent manufacturing and Industry 4.0, electric forkliftswill be deeply integrated with AGVs, intelligent warehousing systems, etc., toform a complete smart logistics solution, which will further promote thedevelopment of the beer industry towards automation and intelligence.

The successful case of this beer enterpriseindicates that the green transformation of traditional manufacturing is notonly a social responsibility but also a strategic choice to enhancecompetitiveness. Byd forklifts, with their leading technological advantages andmature application experience, have provided a reliable transformation path forthe beer industry. For beer enterprises, the electrification transformation oflogistics equipment is just the starting point. By integrating the greenconcept into every link of procurement, production, distribution, etc.,enterprises can build up genuine sustainable development capabilities and gainan edge in future market competition.

In the new era of ecological civilizationconstruction, environmental protection and benefits are not a trade-offrelationship but a mutually reinforcing unity. Choosing green and intelligentequipment like BYD forklifts is becoming a wise choice for the transformationand upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries.