Konecranes wins order from Sweden’s Södra for four electric forklifts

• Konecranes secured an order for four 15-1200C electric forklifts to be delivered to Södra's Swedish sites in 2026, supporting their emission reduction goals.

• These forklifts will handle paper bales and timber, expanding Konecranes' electric fleet at Södra to a total of 13 units.

• The machines feature advanced safety, ergonomic design, and TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring for real-time maintenance insights.

• This order aligns with Konecranes' Ecolifting initiative, promoting electrification and decarbonization in material handling operations.

Konecranes has received an order for four 15-1200C electric forklifts fromSwedish forestry group Södra. The electric forklifts will operate at two of their sites, Södra Cell Värö and Södra Cell Mörrum, both located in Sweden. The order was booked in Q1 2026, with three units scheduled for delivery in Q2 2026 and the fourth in Q3 2026.

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Södra is Sweden’s largest forest owner association and amajor producer of pulp, timber and bio-based products. Improving energy efficiency andelectrification are key elements in reducing Scope 1 emissions in Södra’s operations, and Konecranes’ fully electric machines support these demandingmaterial flows with zero tailpipe emissions during operation.

Since 2014, Konecranes has deliveredmore than 40 lift trucks to Södra across its operations. Three of the newKonecranes 15-1200C electric forkliftswill be deployed to handle paper bales, while the fourthwill be dedicated to timber operations. With these deliveries, Konecraneswill have deployed a total of 13 electric forklifts to Södra.

“Konecranes electric forkliftsmeet Södra’s high standards in both operational performance andeco-efficiency. We have extensive experienceworking with the Konecranes teamand this order continues that cooperation in support of our productivity andemission-reduction goals,” says Christer Dahlberg, VehicleMaintenance Engineer at Södra.

The electric forklifts are supplied through Konecranes' longtime distributor N.C. Nielsen. In addition to providing maintenance support, N.C. Nielsen’s technical expertise and knowledge of Södra’s business play an important role in the ongoingdevelopment of the company’s Konecranes fleet. The new lift trucks combine high performancewith strong safety andergonomic standards, ensuring a comfortable andefficient operator environment. They are also equippedwith TRUCONNECT® RemoteMonitoring, providing real-time insights to support preventivemaintenance andmaximize equipment uptime.

“Our close cooperationwith Södra gives us valuable insight into the high performance and reliability their operations require. These electric forklifts are engineered to support heavy material flows at themills while helping advance electrification. Together with N.C. Nielsen, we deliver solutions that strengthen daily operations and long-term customer goals,” says Daniel Sjöstrand, Sales Support Manager, Lift Trucks, Konecranes.

This agreement supports Ecolifting, Konecranes' comprehensive step-by-step roadmap to zero tailpipe emissions that supports the decarbonization of port operations. Our solutions range from renewable diesel-powered drives, to hybrid and fully-electrified fleets, andemergingoptions like hydrogen, all designed tomeet the needs of each customer today and for the future.

A strong focus on customers and commitment to business growth andcontinuous improvement make Konecranes amaterial handling industry leader. This is underpinnedby investments in digitalization and technology, plus our work tomakematerial flowsmore efficient with solutions that support the decarbonization of the economyand advance circularity and safety.