The company said April 24 it recently received the S-Mark safety certification from the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency for 17 small electric forklift models rated at 3.5 tons or less, and plans to expand the number of certified models.
The S-Mark is an official certification issued by the agency, a government-designated occupational safety body, after a comprehensive review of product safety and the manufacturer’s quality management capabilities. To qualify, companies must pass technical document reviews based on ISO and agency standards, on-site audits and product testing, requiring safety and reliability to be verified from design through production.
Customers who buy certified models are eligible for government subsidies and policy financing support, and may receive purchase recommendations for domestic public institutions, the company said.
With electric forklifts now accounting for about 60% of South Korea’s forklift market, demand for eco-friendly, low-noise equipment is rising, particularly at logistics centers and in urban work settings, driving electrification.
HD Hyundai Site Solutions sells about 1,500 electric forklifts a year in South Korea and said it aims to raise market share by emphasizing safety and quality following the certification.
“This safety certification recognizes both product safety and our quality management system,” a company official said. “We will continue to expand certified models to provide safer, more reliable products.”
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