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Changing batteries requires significant time and safety considerations.
In large, multi-shift facilities, this is a critical bottleneck.

The shift to lithium batteries alone has not resolved the underlying challenge. Concentric solves the forklift power problem for good with PowerHIVE™, separating labor and energy to ensure your equipment is always ready to go.

PowerHIVE™ simplifies material handling operations with automated battery reloading that:

• Eliminates charging delays: Experience automatic 2-3 minute battery reloads every time without operator intervention.

• Automates safety: Reduce injury risk and maximize compliance by keeping people a safe distance from the hazard zone.

• Reclaims floor space: Gain 30–80% from battery room space.

A 20-truck fleet using the PowerHIVE™ system for 3 shifts Monday-Friday can expect:

10%

Pallet throughput improvement

118

Metric tons of carbon reduced annually

20000+

Equipment charging hours saved per year

How Does It Work?

The operator parks their equipment, such as a forklift or tugger, and in less than 3 minutes leaves with a charged battery.

The system activates by stepping on a weight-sensitive mat, ensuring operator safety throughout the process.
The PowerHIVE™ system scans the equipment and identifies the optimal battery from the “Hive.”
The robotic arm removes the depleted battery and inserts a fresh one.
Used batteries recharge in an intelligent charging station, saving peak energy and money while extending battery life.
The driver gets back on their equipment and drives off.

Who Is It For?

PowerHIVE™ systems are for any facility planning a battery or equipment purchase.

High-velocity, multi-shift facilities operating 24/7.
Operations seeking to boost productivity, fleet uptime and efficiency.
Facilities looking to eliminate the complexity, cost and wasted space of traditional battery rooms.
Operations transitioning to electric fleets that want to eliminate “charge anxiety" or downtime risks.
Organizations ready to future-proof their energy management and reduce their charging footprint.

Is the PowerHIVE™ system automated or autonomous?

PowerHIVE™ goes beyond traditional automation and is both automated and autonomous.

The system automates every step of forklift battery management, from charging to swapping, while operating autonomously by making real-time charging decisions without operator involvement. Once a forklift is parked and initiated, PowerHIVE™ handles the entire process independently, eliminating manual steps, reducing errors, and ensuring consistent, safe, and optimized performance every time.