Case study | Food & beverage
Driving operational productivity through lithium-ion battery technology and Energy as a Service (EaaS)
Key metrics
+45% productivity
enabled by fewer interruptions, stable performance, and simplified fleet operations
–38.5% energy use
a measurable step toward more sustainable, energy-efficient operations
100% conversion to lithium
a full transition achieved with UgoWork’s technology and operational support
Company overview
A leading player in the Canadian fresh fruit and vegetable market counts on a highly effective multi- shift distribution system with a reliable, efficient material handling fleet to ensure products arrive at peak freshness to client locations.
Fresh food distribution
Courchesne Larose
Anjou, Canada
Challenges
Courchesne Larose’s lead-acid forklift power solutions cause downtime, premature degradation, and high maintenance costs. The company required a cost-efficient and frictionless solution for daily operations, all while ensuring employee satisfaction, productivity and safety. The company was also looking for a more viable technology to support its growth and mitigate supply chain pressure.
Solutions
Courchesne Larose partenered with UgoWork to transition from a company-wide lead-acid battery infrastructure to lithium-ion and supported by a customer-focused Energy as a Service (EaaS).
Preventive maintenance and guaranteed uptimes
Universal charging station
Flexible and worry-free program
When reliability becomes the reason to change.
Battery issues and ongoing maintenance routines affecte both productivity and morale, showing the need for a dependable and low-touch solution.
Benefits
Hassle-free operations
Reduce lead-acid infrastructure-related friction and downtime with advantages inherent to Li-ion technology
User-friendly charging with automotive-grade connector.
Productivity gains
Operations and fleet managers extract more productivity and revenue from their forklifts
Universal charging infrastructure ensures forklift operators can charge their trucks anywhere in the warehouse.
30-sec training for new operators.
Peace of mind for the whole organization
Continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance by UgoWork
Energy savings and end-of-life management
Courchesne Larose has converted most of their forklift fleet to the UgoWork Energy as a Service solution.
“What I love about UgoWork batteries is that I never hear about it!”
Modernize your fleet’s power strategy.
If you are ready to boost uptime and simplify operations, it might be time to move beyond lead-acid technology.
