On April 9, 2025, FORKPARTZ provided live coverage from the 34th Bauma Germany, the world’s premier construction machinery event, which commenced at Munich Exhibition Center on April 7, 2025 (local time). Under the theme "Digitalization and Sustainability", the world's largest and most influential industry exhibition convened over 3,500 exhibitors from 57 countries across 614,000 sqm of floor space, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and trends in construction machinery and material handling to a global audience.
Chinese Enterprises Make a Striking Debut with Innovation-Driven Global Impact
With growing "going global" capabilities, Chinese brands with international competitiveness are gaining prominence through technological innovation and industrial chain advantages. Exhibitors including HELI, Longgong, SANY, Liugong, Noblelift, Weili, Lingong, XCMG, Zoomlion, Jiachen, and Megmeet highlighted China’s material handling prowess with groundbreaking solutions:
- HELI premiered a 25-ton lithium-ion counterbalance forklift and a 3-ton rough-terrain model. The 25-ton electric forklift, featuring robust load capacity, high energy efficiency, extended runtime, and zero-emission operation, aligned seamlessly with Europe’s sustainable development goals, drawing significant industry interest.
- SANY Group, in collaboration with Putzmeister, debuted under the theme "Ultimate Efficiency, Building Excellence", presenting 66 machines across seven categories. The SCP35C6 high-voltage lithium-ion counterbalance forklift, equipped with automotive-grade permanent magnet synchronous drive technology and CE certification, emerged as a key asset for SANY’s expansion into Europe’s zero-carbon logistics market.
- Liugong focused on green construction, showcasing electrified equipment and comprehensive mining solutions. Chairman Zeng Guang’an announced deepened European localization, including regional hubs in Germany, France, and Italy to strengthen service networks.
- Noblelift launched new telescopic forklifts, 3-ton lithium-ion counterbalance forklifts, and lifting platforms at its product launch, attended by FORKPARTZ, demonstrating its commitment to diversified material handling innovation.
- Jiachen Intelligent highlighted "AI and big data"-powered intelligent drive control systems and safety monitoring solutions, exemplifying China’s breakthroughs in intelligent networking through integrated terminal devices.
- Lingong Heavy Machinery unveiled its first electric model, the H625E telescopic handler, integrated with CPD20/50 lithium forklift fast-charging technology to meet multi-site transfer efficiency demands. Its electric forklift series, debuting at bauma, marked the company’s entry into new energy technology, offering eco-friendly performance on par with traditional ICE models.
- XCMG, under "Green Innovation, Driving Tomorrow", featured new energy products accounting for 40% of its 60+ exhibits, showcasing full-scene low-carbon solution capabilities.
- Zoomlion spotlighted intelligent mining and green manufacturing with nearly 70 European-standard high-end products, including telescopic forklifts, 3/5-ton lithium counterbalance forklifts, and rough-terrain models, drawing global attention to its integrated solutions.
