MODEX 2026: Linde Material Handling debuts connected fleet platform, electric lift truck

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Ahead of MODEX 2026, Linde Material Handling (LMH) unveiled the myLinde fleet management software and the E18-E20 electric counterbalance forklift.

The company said that it will show visitors to its MODEX booth how it is bringing optimized intelligence, connectivity and performance to modern material handling environments. 

myLinde turns fleet data into actionable, AI-powered intelligence

LMH said that myLinde is a telematics-based fleet management platform designed to give operations managers greater transparency and control across their fleets. Combining on-truck connectivity with a cloud-based dashboard, the company said that myLinde provides a centralized view of safety metrics, service and repair schedules, equipment utilization and energy performance.

The company said that myLinde is redefining how fleet data is accessed and applied with the introduction of AI-powered natural language intelligence. Instead of navigating complex menus or exporting manual reports, fleet managers can ask questions through an integrated chat interface and receive immediate, validated answers. Whether evaluating equipment utilization, analyzing safety trends or identifying operational bottlenecks, LMH said that myLinde delivers clear, actionable insights in seconds, turning complex data into real-time decision support, with a built-in intelligence architecture that ensures responses are accurate, complete and ready to act on.

“myLinde gives operators a clearer picture of what’s happening across their fleet and what to do next - whether it’s a major change or a seemingly small tweak that pays dividends,” said Jack Kaumo, director of key accounts and intralogistics sales at Linde Material Handling. “We designed it especially for fleet managers who want to squeeze every ounce of efficiency and productivity out of their warehouse operations.”

Linde E18-E20 is built for performance, visibility and uptime

The company said that its new E18-E20 electric counterbalance forklift, which will showcase the benefits of a connected fleet within the myLinde platform, is engineered to elevate operator performance and deliver consistent, reliable operations in tough conditions.

Designed to withstand demanding environments, LMH said that the truck offers a total lift capacity of 4,000 pounds to heights reaching more than 17 feet in certain configurations. Its proprietary quad mast, designed and built by Linde Material Handling in South Carolina, enhances forward visibility for operators, even in high-lift situations where clear sightlines and precise maneuverability are crucial. 

“The E18-E20 electric forklift represents the very best of Linde engineering, innovation and design,” said John Pizarro, senior product manager, electric counterbalance at Linde Material Handling. “This truck is designed inside and out around what we hear from customers every day: delivering stronger performance while helping operators stay productive and operations run more consistently.” 

Featuring Linde’s integrated lithium-ion battery system, the company said that the E18-E20 is built to maximize uptime, simplify operations and achieve greater performance consistency over time. When connected to myLinde, LMH said that it incorporates battery and usage data into the fleet dashboard, giving teams a more complete view of equipment health and performance.