Jamco celebrates first anniversary in Tampa
Jamco Inc., established in 1986, is an industry-leading supplier of motive power forklift battery chargers. These chargers range from Plug in’s, Opportunity Chargers, High Frequency, and CEC compliant chargers. In 1986, the company was originally based in Kitchener, Ontario Canada, and built a solid reputation supplying used forklifts & motive power chargers across North America. “Our distribution point in Carlisle, Pennsylvania provided us a pathway to eventually relocate our company,” says Tim Jamal. 2011 was a crucial year for us. We navigated the challenges and risks to relocate Jamco’s head office to North Orlando Florida, while continuing to serve the Canadian market with a branch in Cambridge, Ontario. By 2013, Jamco had built a reputation in Central Florida as the go-to source for sales and rentals of late model forklifts. During this time, Jamco continued to invest and expand the motive power charger business across the USA. In 2014, Jamco was appointed as a JLG & Heli forklift dealer. Shortly after, Jamco added Doosan, Mariotti, and Skyjack lines, and rapidly built up its forklift rental fleet to cover the underserved Central Florida market. In 2019, Jamco opened a location in east Tampa offering sales/rentals of forklifts and scissor lifts. “Mid-December 2020 marks one full year in the greater Tampa market and we have already outgrown our current location faster than anticipated,” says Tim Jamal. Jamco continues to serve as the OEM Doosan, Skyjack, Mariotti & JLG dealers for Orlando. Jamco Tampa has plans to “double down” on its forklift rental fleet and grow its refurbished used forklift sales, to support the retail demands in Tampa. Jamco looks forward to continued expansion across Central Florida.
Flux Power announces three patents pending for Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Technology
Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (“Flux Power”), a developer of advanced lithium-ion industrial battery packs for commercial and industrial equipment, has announced three new patents pending on advanced technology related to lithium-ion battery packs. The US Patent and Trademark Office has assigned serial numbers for the following patents pending: 63/116,839 – System And Method For Controlling The State Of Charge Of A Battery To Increase The Useful Life Of A Battery Pack 63/116,842 – System And Method For Determining A State Of Health Of A Battery Pack 63/116,846 – System And Method For Charge Balancing A Battery Pack Over Time These patents are designed to 1.) increase battery life by optimizing the charging cycle, 2.) give users a better understanding of the health of their battery in use, and 3.) apply artificial intelligence (AI) to predictively balance the cells for optimal performance. “As a technology leader, we continue to invest in new developments to accelerate the adoption of lithium-ion battery packs,” said Flux Power CEO, Ron Dutt. “Our intellectual property, protected by these three patents pending, strengthens our product platform to deliver increased battery longevity and efficiency to customers who use our lithium-ion battery packs to power their equipment.”
Flux Power receives 2020Green Supply Chain award
Flux Power Holdings, Inc., a developer of advanced lithium-ion industrial batteries for commercial and industrial equipment, has announced that Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the only magazine in the supply chain industry covering the entire global supply chain, has selected Flux Power as a recipient of the SDCE Green Supply Chain Award for 2020. The Green Supply Chain Award recognizes companies making green or sustainability a core part of their supply chain strategy and are working to achieve measurable sustainability goals within their own operations and supply chains. The award also recognizes providers of supply chain solutions and services assisting their customers in achieving measurable sustainability goals. “We are honored to be recognized as one of the Green Supply Chain Award recipients. Our zero-emission battery packs are key components in a sustainable supply chain,” said Ron Dutt, Flux Power’s CEO. “We will continue to lead the adoption of lithium-ion solutions for customers who believe in reducing their carbon footprint.” “This year’s 13th-annual award recognizes small, mid-size, and large enterprises that leveraged green practices and solutions to further drive sustainable improvements in their supply chain,” says Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics. “From software solutions to transportation management systems to several other initiatives designed to reduce carbon footprint and improve the re-use of materials, sustainability continues to rank as a key component to a stronger, safer and more efficient supply chain.”
EnerSys® and Hawker® provide Premium Battery and Charger Solutions to KION North America Dealer Network through Partnering Agreement
EnerSys®, the global manufacturer of stored energy solutions for industrial applications, and KION North America, a world-leading manufacturer of industrial trucks, have announced that EnerSys® battery and charger solutions for material handling applications will be available through the KION aftersales accessory program, beginning December 1, 2020. The KION aftersales program serves the company’s dealer network, comprised of 81 dealerships with 223 locations, and provides a direct source for high-quality parts and accessories for its line of Linde and Baoli industrial vehicles for material handling operations. KION North America performs extensive product testing and strict selection of its suppliers to guarantee reliable equipment for overall increased operational productivity. “We are pleased to collaborate with KION North America and offer its dealer network our wide range of premium power sources, including Hawker-branded batteries and chargers and the virtually maintenance-free NexSys® PURE Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery, said Chad Uplinger, Vice President of Sales Motive Power Americas, EnerSys. “Both EnerSys and Hawker products are a perfect complement to the quality vehicles KION North America makes available to the industry.” “By collaborating with EnerSys, KION is further strengthening its dealer network by providing a wide portfolio of energy options in combination with its best-in-class offering of electric forklift and warehouse trucks,” said Daniel Schlegel, Vice President of Customer Service, KION North America.