According to figures released by the Japan Industrial Vehicles Association on November 21, forklift truck production in October totaled 8371 units (a 9.9% decrease, preliminary figures), consisting of 4230 battery-powered forklifts (down 31.3% year-on-year) and 4141 engine-powered forklifts (up 32.3%).
Japan Industrial Vehicles Association: Forklift truck production increased by 9.1% in March.