Ardagh Group and Buske Logistics have partnered with Shoppa’s Material Handling to convert its current fleet of propane vehicles to electric vehicles at its distribution centre in Fairfield, California.

Converting the fleet of forklifts and other vehicles to electric will save approximately 30,000 gallons of liquid propane and prevent 60,000 tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere each year.

“As a leading global supplier of infinitely recyclable, sustainable glass packaging, Ardagh closely monitors our energy consumption and strives to reduce our environmental impact on our communities,” said Alex Winters, Chief Sustainability Officer for Ardagh Glass Packaging. “This fleet electrification project in Fairfield is the result of dedicated Ardagh logistics professionals collaborating cross-functionally to ensure we are minimizing our impact on the environment, resulting in more sustainable and efficient operations.”

Improving energy efficiency is critical to protecting our environment, and the use of California’s cleaner, increasingly renewable electricity is a key part of Ardagh’s strategic goal to reduce carbon emissions.

“Ardagh Group has been a pleasure to work with, as Shoppa’s strives to make a positive impact on the environment from the workplace,” said Scott DeArmond, National Account Manager, Shoppa’s Material Handling. “With the help of Toyota Material Handling and our motive power team, Viking Power, we are able to make these conversions a success.”

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Image: Ardagh and Buske Logistics have partnered with Shoppa’s Material Handling to convert its propane vehicles to electric.