Deepening LATAM Market Presence: YangFT Forklift Visits Top Chilean Logistics Equipment Supplier to Forge Technical and Commercial Partnerships
Release time:
2026/06/26
SANTIAGO, CHILE — A delegation of senior executives, core technical experts, and sales specialists from Qingdao Yangft Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. (known globally as YangFT), a leading Chinese manufacturer of material handling equipment, recently concluded a multi-day site visit and evaluation at Liftservice in Santiago, Chile.
Liftservice is a highly influential professional forklift and warehousing equipment leasing provider in Chile. Boasting over 26 years of industry experience, Liftservice operates a rental fleet of over 100 units (primarily Toyota models), ranging from internal combustion (ICE) forklifts and electric 3-wheel forklifts to narrow-aisle stackers. The company is renowned for its premium maintenance services, featuring "same-day delivery" and "12-hour on-site technical support."
During the visit, both companies held extensive discussions on the latest trends in the Latin American forklift rental market, technical innovations for customized engineering machinery, and long-term strategic sales collaboration, achieving highly fruitful outcomes.
I. Technical Synergy: Focusing on Demanding Applications and Electrification
During the technical exchange, YangFT’s engineering team toured Liftservice’s modern maintenance workshops and refurbishment centers to gain first-hand insights into the rigorous requirements imposed by Latin America's diverse and demanding operating environments. The two teams held candid, in-depth discussions regarding specialized applications, such as heavy industries near mining regions, large-scale modern warehousing, and operations in extreme cold or high-dust conditions.
As a Chinese manufacturer with deep expertise in rough terrain forklifts, intelligent electric forklifts, and specialized industrial handling equipment, YangFT showcased the latest durability design philosophies and smart control systems of its flagship C-Series internal combustion (ICE) forklifts and F-Series 4WD rough terrain forklifts.
The Technical Director of Liftservice spoke highly of YangFT’s exceptional performance in structural rigidity, terrain adaptability, and the modular maintenance of core components. Furthermore, the technical teams benchmarked engineering details regarding the shift toward electrification in warehousing, the localized optimization of Battery Management Systems (BMS), and the high-efficiency operation of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklifts. This technical alignment lays a solid foundation for introducing "tailored upgrade" rental models optimized for the Latin American market.
The Technical Director of Liftservice stated: "In the rental market, forklift evaluation goes far beyond the initial purchase cost; it is driven by long-term uptime and serviceability. The technical responsiveness and customization capabilities shown by YangFT for Latin American working conditions give us great confidence in our future fleet operations."
II. Dual Drivers of Sales & Service: Building a Localized Rental Ecosystem
The commercial meetings focused on seamlessly integrating YangFT’s premium product advantages with Liftservice’s 26+ years of high-standard, localized rental expertise. Both parties analyzed the shifting market dynamics in Chile and neighboring countries, noting a clear transition from "outright equipment purchasing" to "all-inclusive, long-term renting/leasing."
Addressing the Chilean market's critical demand for "12-hour on-site technical support" and "maximum uptime," YangFT’s Head of Sales emphasized that the company is committed not only to delivering world-class products but also to fully supporting overseas partners in building efficient after-sales and spare parts guarantee systems.
A preliminary consensus was reached to establish a "green channel" for faster overseas delivery of core spare parts, alongside remote and on-site technical certification training for local engineers. These initiatives will ensure that the YangFT forklift fleet operated by Liftservice achieves 24/7, full-lifecycle efficiency. This approach will significantly lower the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for local end-users while elevating YangFT’s brand reputation in the premium Latin American material handling market.
III. Win-Win Collaboration: Accelerating Strategic Layout in Latin America
This deep engagement with Chile's Liftservice marks another major milestone in YangFT's steadfast global strategy and localized market commitment. As a highly open economy with a vibrant logistics and warehousing sector, Chile enforces some of the most stringent standards for the forklift rental industry in Latin America. Through this face-to-face visit, YangFT not only captured firsthand market feedback and technical insights but also demonstrated the premium quality and high flexibility of "Intelligent Manufacturing from China" to mainstream overseas distributors.
Moving forward, YangFT will remain true to its "customer-centric" philosophy, continuously increasing R&D investment and service support in overseas markets. By joining forces with outstanding global partners like Liftservice, YangFT aims to deliver safer, more efficient, and greener industrial logistics and material handling solutions to clients across Latin America and worldwide.
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