Vetropack Straža has taken another significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of its operations by modernising its internal logistics with a new fleet of electric forklifts. The investment forms part of the Vetropack Group’s long-term Strategy 2030+, which identifies sustainability, energy efficiency and carbon neutrality as key priorities across its manufacturing sites.

The company first introduced nine electric forklifts during 2025, with the vehicles entering operation in September of the previous year. Building on that initiative, Vetropack Straža expanded its fleet further in May by adding six more electric forklifts, reinforcing its commitment to replacing conventional gas-powered equipment with cleaner alternatives.

According to Robert Vražić, Supply Chain Manager at Vetropack Straža, the transition is driven by the company’s ambition to reduce emissions while supporting its long-term sustainability objectives.

“Sustainability and carbon neutrality are in the focus of our Strategy 2030+ and these are the two main reasons why we are replacing internal gas-powered vehicles with electric ones,” he said.

The electric forklifts have been deployed across key operational areas, including the cold end, the finished goods warehouse and the packaging material warehouse. Equipped with modern lithium-ion batteries, the vehicles provide dependable performance throughout daily operations while incorporating advanced safety technologies designed to improve operator protection and workplace efficiency.

Beyond the environmental benefits, the new forklifts are delivering measurable operational improvements. Electric vehicles require less maintenance than gas-powered models, experience fewer mechanical failures and generate considerably lower noise levels, creating a more comfortable working environment for employees.

“The benefits are evident in our day-to-day operations. In addition to significantly reducing emissions, electric forklifts offer greater reliability, fewer breakdowns, lower maintenance costs and a significant reduction in noise, creating a much quieter working environment,” Vražić added.