STEF Group Partners with Toyota and Plug Power to Launch Hydrogen Projects in France and Spain
Key Ideas
  • STEF Group collaborates with Toyota Material Handling Europe and Plug Power to launch two hydrogen projects in France and Spain, integrating green hydrogen production and material handling equipment.
  • The projects involve using green hydrogen to power forklifts at transport and logistics sites, improving operational productivity, reducing refill time, and contributing to environmental sustainability by reducing emissions.
  • Toyota Material Handling Europe will provide compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models tailored to STEF's needs, emphasizing operator safety and comfort, with an initial setup of 48 forklifts in France and 67 in Spain.
  • Plug Power will deploy its comprehensive hydrogen solutions at the sites, including fuel cells, electrolyzers, hydrogen production, storage, and refueling infrastructure, showcasing the benefits of green energy in logistics operations.
STEF Group, a European leader in transport and logistics services for temperature-controlled food products, has partnered with Toyota Material Handling Europe and Plug Power to launch two hydrogen projects in Athis-Mons, France, and Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain. These projects aim to create a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem integrating green hydrogen production and material handling equipment. By using green hydrogen to power forklifts at their sites, STEF expects to improve operational productivity, reduce refill time, and enhance operator comfort during trans dock activities. The projects align with STEF's Moving Green climate initiative, focusing on achieving 100% low-carbon energy use by 2025. Toyota Material Handling Europe will supply compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models designed for safety and comfort, with an initial setup of 48 forklifts in France and 67 in Spain. Plug Power will provide its full GenKey ecosystem to STEF, including fuel cells, infrastructure, green hydrogen supply, and ongoing service. This initiative demonstrates the benefits of hydrogen in reducing emissions and improving efficiency in logistics operations. Overall, the collaboration signifies a positive step towards sustainable energy use in the transport and logistics sector.
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