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UN Forklift was established in 1978. With more than 40 years experience, UN Forklift gradually grows into a global forklift manufacturer to join, bring out positive material handling solutions. UN improves forklifts inside and out for compact design, operator’s comfort and productivity, as well as its prolonging lifespan.

  • 2021 December
    Hyundai UN OEM project start of production ceremony.
  • 2021 October
    4WD rough terrain forklift launched.
  • 2021 January
    NL series li-ion forkilft launched.
  • 2021 April
    Hyundai OEM project.
  • 2020
    Li-ion forklift and 2WD rough terrain forklift launched.
  • 2018
    AGV VNA launched.
  • 2017
    UN new short wheelbase forklifts 2.0 ton-3.5 ton were unveiled.
  • 2016
    UN new series (Internal Combustion forklifts 1.5 ton-3.5 ton) was released.
  • 2014
    The first AGV(Automatic Guide Vehicle) V.N.A truck was developed, and followed by MHE industry.
  • 2013
    Short wheelbase forklift was introduced into North American market with great success.
  • 2012
    Started to develop short wheelbase forklift.
  • 2011
    UN Forklift in CeMAT Germany.
  • 2010
    Developed man-up VNA.
  • 2010
    UN Forklift became a joint-venture company.
  • 2009
    Heavy duty 8-10 ton diesel forklift, electric stacker and pallet truck were put into production.
  • 2008
    Established UN Asian Center.
  • 2008
    Celebrated for the 30th establishment anniversary and step into a new stage.
  • 2007
    U-series forklift came out successfully after 8 years research.
  • 2007
    Very Narrow Aisle(V.N.A.) forklift truck obtained 18 national technology patents.
  • 2006
    The new plant went online, then the masts and counter weights had been produced separately.
  • 2004
    Completed the sales and service network covering the entire China.
  • 2003
    Obtained the National Forklift Excellent Quality Award.
  • 1998
    Awarded for Regional Famous Brand in Zhejiang province.
  • 1996
    Won China Science & Technology Excellence Award.
  • 1995
    Produced the first domestic high-end Very Narrow Aisle(V.N.A.) forklift truck.
  • 1995
    Won the Excellence Award of China High-Tech Expo.
  • 1990
    The 2000th forklift was produced.
  • 1989
    Independently researched and developed Counterbalance IC Forklift.
  • 1987
    The annual sales amount of reach trucks ranked first in domestic market.
  • 1985
    Independently designed and developed the first reach truck in China.
  • 1980
    Successfully introduced German technolog and produced the first electric forklift.
  • 1978
    Officially established (Originally named Xindeng Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd.)