MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026--
Big Joe Forklifts today announced the launch of its new WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-ion Stacker , a walkie straddle stacker engineered to maximize operator productivity in increasingly tight warehouse aisles and fast-paced production environments.
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Designed with capacities ranging from 2,500 to 4,000 lbs., the WS25-40 combines class-leading compact dimensions with advanced performance features to help operators move more efficiently while reducing downtime and simplifying fleet charging.
The WS25-40 features:
As warehouse footprints tighten and throughput demands increase, operators require equipment that delivers both precision and speed without adding operational complexity. The WS25-40 is purpose-built to meet those demands.
Its Lithium-ion battery eliminates the need for routine battery maintenance, helping minimize downtime and total cost of ownership. The onboard charger supports opportunity charging, allowing fleets to stay productive throughout the day without dedicated charging infrastructure or battery swaps.
“The WS25-40 was designed around the real-world challenges our customers face every day,” said Jimmy Anderson, Director of Product Management at Big Joe Forklifts. “From tight aisles to fast-paced production lines, operators need equipment that is compact, responsive and easy to operate. By integrating Lithium-ion technology into a truck designed around the operator, we’re delivering a solution that improves productivity while simplifying ownership.”
The WS25-40 reinforces Big Joe’s ongoing commitment to delivering integrated lithium solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce operating costs, and support the industry’s transition from internal combustion to electric fleets.
For more information on the WS25-40 High Performance Lithium-ion Stacker, contact your local Big Joe dealer or visit Big Joe Forklifts online.
About Big Joe
Big Joe Forklifts, established in 1951, is a North American leader in material handling solutions with a mission to empower the people who move things and a vision to be the trusted partner delivering disruptive solutions that accelerate the industry's transformation from internal combustion to electric to fully autonomous. Our tagline, Powering Progress, reflects our commitment to innovation and partnership as we deliver lithium-ion forklifts, advanced material-handling equipment, and autonomous solutions through our nationwide dealer network.
The Big Joe WS25-40 Stacker
DÜSSELDORF, Germany & NÜRTINGEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 24, 2026--
At EuroShop 2026, Düsseldorf February 22 to 26, ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE) is demonstrating how charging infrastructure is evolving in the retail sector as battery-buffered ultra-fast charging drives additional customer traffic and offers new monetization opportunities.
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The latest market analysis and retail studies show that the drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) are increasingly deciding where to shop based on the availability of EV charging. However, with typical dwell times of 20 to 30 minutes in grocery stores and drugstores, traditional AC charging infrastructure cannot deliver enough charging power to meet drivers’ needs. And, while ultra-fast charging can charge an EV in 10 to 20 minutes, retailers’ deployments often fail due to limited grid connection capacity, lengthy approval procedures, and high expansion costs.
Meeting this market need, ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered system, ChargePost, delivers ultra-fast charging even in retail locations with limited grid capacity and can be deployed without extensive grid expansion. ChargePost’s compact footprint features an integrated 201 kWh battery and can charge up to 300 kW or 150 kW when charging two vehicles at the same time. This makes high charging available in retail locations even at the limit of grid availability.
Multi-revenue opportunities
ADS-TEC Energy’s fast charging offers retailers new revenue opportunities:
ChargePost’s 75” Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) displays enable location-based, time-sensitive advertising, without adding advertising space in the parking lot. Advertisers benefit by reaching EV drivers as well as other visitors, customers, and passers-by. ChargePost advertising is managed by a powerful DOOH network with programmatic connectivity and regional and national direct marketing. ADS-TEC Energy manages integration into existing media and retail media strategies, including decision making based on factors including the time of day and weather, alongside transparent reporting. With these value-add services, charging infrastructure evolves from e-mobility to becoming an integral part of today’s retail media strategy.
About ADS-TEC Energy
With more than a decade of experience in lithium-ion technologies, ADS-TEC Energy develops and manufactures battery storage solutions and ultra-fast charging systems, including advanced energy management software. ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered fast-charging technology enables electric vehicles to charge at ultra-high power levels even on weak grids, all within an exceptionally compact design.
Headquartered in Nürtingen, Baden-Württemberg, the company was nominated by the President of Germany for the German Future Prize and was inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” in 2022. The outstanding quality and performance of ADS-TEC Energy’s systems are the result of extensive investment in in-house development and high levels of vertical integration. With its advanced technology platforms, ADS-TEC Energy is a trusted partner for automotive manufacturers, energy providers, and charging infrastructure operators worldwide.
For more information, visit: www.ads-tec-energy.com
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