Title: Japan Industrial Vehicle Association (JIVA) Reports 18.9% Decrease in Forklift Production in January, Highlighting Decline in Battery-Powered Units

According to the forklift statistics released by the Japan Industrial Vehicle Association (JIVA) on the 22nd, the total production volume in January decreased by 18.9% compared to the same month of the previous year, amounting to 6,787 units. Among them, battery-powered forklifts decreased by 13.7% to 4,149 units, while engine-powered forklifts, including gasoline and diesel types, saw a decline as well.