Driven by a Vision

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Since 1956

Seventy years later, we continue to manufacture reliable material handling equipment.

With more than 69 years of development and innovation, Hangcha has become one of the largest material handling equipment manufacturers in the world, with forklifts sold in more than 180 countries and regions. The aim is simple: make material handling easier.

Automatic welding on a Hangcha production line
Tilting-table stability test of a Hangcha forklift
Hangcha forklifts at work with a customer

Milestones

In 1956, Hangzhou Mechanical Repair Factory was founded in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, which was officially renamed Hangcha Group Co., Ltd. in 2010. With more than 69 years’ development and innovation, Hangcha has become one of the largest material handling equipment manufacturers in the world. Now, Hangcha has a complete fleet range of forklifts and has them sold to more than 180 countries & regions.

Foundation of Hangzhou Mechanical Repair Factory
The first CZ3 forklift truck was made
The 100,000th truck of Hangcha
Model CPC3 won the industry’s National Silver Medal
Hangcha received ISO9000 certification
Reformed to Hangzhou Forklift Truck Co., Ltd.
Foundation of Zhejiang Hangcha Engineering Machinery
Hold 1st Global Dealers Conference
Moved to Lin’an economic development zone
Renamed to Hangcha Group Co., Ltd.
Hold 2nd Global Dealers Conference
Developed AGV systems & vehicles
Hengfan industrial park phase I
Foundation of HANGCHA Europe GmbH in Frankfurt
Listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange
Foundation of HANGCHA Southeast Asia Co., Ltd in Bangkok
Foundation of HC Forklift America Corporation in Charlotte
Hengfan industrial park phase II
Foundation of Hangcha Forklift Canada Inc. in Montreal
Hold 3rd Global Dealers Conference
Foundation of Hangcha Netherlands B.V. in Almere
Foundation of Hangcha Thailand in Bangkok
Foundation of Hangcha Australia in Melbourne
Foundation of Hangcha Brasil in Sao paulo
Foundation of Montacargas Hangcha De Mexico
Foundation of PT. Hangcha Indonesia Forklift in Indonesia
Foundation of Hangcha Japan
Foundation of Hangcha Group Manufacturing (Thailand)
Foundation of HANGCHA (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Foundation of Hangcha Europe Rental & Sales in France
Foundation of Hangcha Forklift Vietnam Co., Ltd.

1956

Foundation of Hangzhou Mechanical Repair Factory

Navana Automobile Limited

As the authorized dealer of Hangcha in Bangladesh, Navana Automobile Limited brings world-class material handling equipment to customers — with dedicated sales, genuine service, and ownership support that match the reliability of every Hangcha we represent.

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Navana Automobile Limited showroom and customer facility

Driving Excellence with Navana

With decades of industry expertise, Navana Automobile Limited delivers a complete Hangcha ownership journey — from first enquiry and personalised consultation to aftersales care, genuine parts, and service that keeps every truck performing at its peak.

A Trusted Partner for Hangcha

Rooted in the Navana Group’s heritage since 1964, Navana Automobile Limited is a trusted name in Bangladesh. As Hangcha’s authorized partner, we connect proven material-handling engineering with customers who value reliability, precision, and lasting performance.

A Legacy of Innovation, A Future in Motion

A material handling group built over 70 years — with subsidiaries worldwide, intelligent factories, and a full range of industrial trucks.

70

Years

100+

Subsidiaries

1,200,000m²

Digital Smart Factory

10,000+

“Supermarket” of Industrial Trucks

What We Stand For

At Hangcha, we continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible in material handling through Courage, Passion, Innovation, and Integrity. More than buzzwords, these values form the foundation of our company and help guide us in all our decision making.

Mission

Make material handling easier.

Spirit

Progressive, practical, creative, harmonious.

Vision

To be the best forklift truck manufacturer in the world.

Core Values

Integrity, responsibility, sharing.

Group Strength

Quality and innovation are two of the reasons Hangcha products are distributed to more than 180 countries and regions.

Intelligent Manufacturing

Automatic welding, coating, and assembly lines for high-volume forklift production.

Advanced Testing Facilities

Strict tests from components to vehicles, across safety, performance, and real applications.

Strong R&D Team

Home to a 5G intelligent warehousing laboratory and a nationally accredited test lab.