Jungheinrich Australia welcomed His Excellency Dr Thomas Fitschen, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Australia, and Mr Matt Williams, the Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Adelaide, to a site visit to its Australian headquarters in Adelaide on 8th March 2022. The site visit was accompanied by board members of the German Business Chamber of South Australia (GBCSA).
Mr Martin Bungartz, Managing Director, welcomed the visitors. He was supported by Mr Stefan Brehm, Vice President Asia Pacific, Rachelle Edwards, Director Finance and IT, Tony Pascoe, General Manager, and Sharon Kaur Elding, Director Human Resources.
After an introduction to the history of the Jungheinrich Group and Jungheinrich Australia, the management and visitors learnt about Jungheinrich Australia’s extensive product portfolio, partner brands TCM and Manitou and how Jungheinrich is leading the industry with Lithium-ion technology.
Jungheinrich are pioneers in the development of Lithium-Ion technology. In 2010/11 Jungheinrich was the first global company to use Lithium-ion batteries in forklift trucks. Lithium-ion batteries can be charged significantly faster, allow 21% reduction in CO2 emissions, have more run time and require lower maintenance than lead acid batteries.
The group also learnt about how Jungheinrich are providing Australian companies Logistic Systems solutions with Automated Guided Vehicles, Warehouse Racking and Consultation.
The Ambassador also visited the workshop where machines are refurbished according to their quality standards which is part of Jungheinrich’s strategy for a sustainable future.
Jungheinrich Australia are on a strong growth trajectory. As focus of the company’s growth plan is developing their internal talent and future workforce, in particular increasing their team of Field Service Technicians. Jungheinrich Australia are focussed on attracting female talent to their workforce contributing to the company’s commitment to a diverse workforce.
Jungheinrich AG and Jungheinrich Australia - Company Profile
Founded in 1953, Jungheinrich ranks among the world’s leading solutions providers for the intralogistics sector. With a comprehensive portfolio of material handling equipment, automatic systems and services, Jungheinrich is able to offer customers tailored solutions for the challenges posed by Industry 4.0. In 2021 the group’s revenue was €4.2 billion.
Jungheinrich is represented worldwide in 40 countries with its own direct sales companies and in approximately 80 other countries through partner companies. Jungheinrich employs 19,000 people worldwide.
Jungheinrich Australia
Jungheinrich Australia is a leading supplier of material handling solutions to the Australian market, providing a diverse range of leading global brands backed up by an established national network of after sales and product specific support tailored to customer's needs.
Jungheinrich Australia is the official partner of Manitou – world leader in rough terrain forklifts, telescopic handlers and lift platforms and TCM – globally renowned for Japanese built reliability and quality.
With a specialised workforce of over 250 employees, and branches in major capital cities, Jungheinrich move industries across Australia. Find out more at Jungheinrich.com.au