GREENE, N.Y., July 28, 2026 — The Raymond Corporation’s Lithium Battery Line has been selected as the “Material Handling Innovation of the Year” in the fifth annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by SupplyTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout technology companies, products and services in the supply chain technology and logistics industry around the globe. This award underscores Raymond’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in developing advanced energy solutions to help warehouses optimize performance.

The SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards is a part of the Tech Breakthrough market intelligence organization, a global leader in technology research and recognition programs. The mission of the annual SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards program is to recognize the innovators transforming the global supply chain landscape through technology. The program conducts a comprehensive analysis of the companies, technologies and solutions redefining how supply chain businesses operate, engage partners and drive growth.

“We are honored to be recognized by SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards for advancing innovation in material handling,” said Jennifer Lupo, vice president of technology solutions, The Raymond Corporation. “As warehouses become increasingly connected and data-driven, energy plays a critical role in operational performance and efficiency that drives results. Every innovation we produce is a result of our customer-centric approach to further advance the material handling industry.”

The Raymond^® Lithium Battery line is part of a fully integrated intralogistics and fleet management system. The Raymond Lithium Battery line supports long run-times and rapid charging, eliminating the need for battery swaps and reducing operational interruptions. In demanding environments, such as narrow warehouse aisles and subzero conditions, internal thermal management supports consistent performance.

Beyond performance, Raymond is achieving its sustainability goals by providing an energy-efficient alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries.

For more information about the Raymond Lithium Battery line visit raymondcorp.com.

About The Raymond Corporation

The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota group company, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for over 100 years, Raymond’s integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond^® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.

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