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MANITOU GROUP AND KILOUTOU PRESENT THE FIRST François Renault, Director of Equipment & Sustainable
“RETROFIT” TELEHANDLER Development, Kiloutou Group, explains: “At a time when electric
Manitou Group, as a world reference in handling, aerial work is set to become the norm and gradually EQUIPMENT
platforms and earth moving sectors, and Kiloutou, Europe’s third replace fossil fuels, we see retrofitting as
largest equipment rental company, are previewing the first “retrofit” an alternative to mass replacement. It is
electric telehandler. An opportunity for the groups to test a solution perfectly aligned with a comprehensive
that is both sustainable and circular. The partnership between fleet upgrade program, without the need
Manitou Group and Kiloutou, which first began in early 2023, is to buy everything back. This project with
really coming into its own with the exclusive presentation of the first Manitou Group pushes back the limits
electric telehandler based on a used combustion model. After of the possible in terms of the circular
studying the technical feasibility of the project for the past year, economy and decarbonization. I’m delighted with this project,
Manitou Group’s R&D and Services & Solutions teams have come which enables our respective teams to share their know-how, and
up with an electrification kit in line with the specifications shared I’m particularly proud to see the expertise of Kiloutou’s Test Center
by Kiloutou. All the safety criteria are met, and performance is and Purchasing Department at work.”
equivalent to the internal combustion version. The retrofit is a The two companies are now in the process of concluding a
transitional solution that is both sustainable and circular, with a usage partnership with a major construction company, starting
40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with an in September 2024. Over a period of one year, it will enable the
internal combustion machine. Once fitted with its electrification equipment to be tested on various worksites and indicators such
kit, the converted equipment will be integrated into the IMPAKT as range, charging methods and customer feedback to be
offer, dedicated to alternative, more environmentally friendly analyzed in real-life conditions.”
powertrains and available from Kiloutou branches in France.
Michel Denis, CEO of the Manitou Group, adds: “We are proud to Retrofit key figures:
present this first ‘retrofit’ telehandler. I would • 2,000 hours of development
like to thank all the teams involved in this • 50 people involved in the project
virtuous project. This close collaboration with • 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared with
rental customers like Kiloutou shows just how internal combustion equipment
important it is to join forces to make quicker • 25% reduction in the environmental score* with the
progress on sustainable solutions for the electrification kit
users of our machines. This development • 5 years of use minimum following installation of the
is fully in line with the objectives of our CSR electrification kit**
roadmap, which aims to make the circular economy a priority.” *Weighted average of 16 indicators (climate/biodiversity/health/resources) compared
with keeping an internal combustion machine
** Number of years required in the specifications following equipment modification

JK TYRE EXPANDS PRODUCT LINE WITH LAUNCH OF the move.”
NEXT-GENERATION TYRES FOR COMMERCIAL VEHICLES All four tyres have undergone extensive testing in a
Indian tyre major and leader in Truck Bus Radial tyres, JK Tyre variety of conditions to meet the highest standards of
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