Modernizing the materials handling
KION completely reorganised the Baoli production works, bringing it in line with the most modern standards: components, technologies, process engineering and production lines are all currently made in Germany.
Our Brand
KION Baoli is a brand of forklift trucks that was founded in China in 2003 and acquired in 2009 by the KION Group, the European market leader and the world’s second largest manufacturer of warehouse technology.
Baoli EMEA is a new organisation, established in 2017.
Smith Power Equipment has taken over distribution since 2018.

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Our Products
Our Material Handling Solutions
We supply the following categories of forklifts; Electric, LPG and Diesel for the 2.5T and 3.5T market.
Pallet trucks are our specialty with our electric units of 1.2T to 1.6T lifts and the world first Lithium-Ion pallet lift of 1.2T which takes only 2.5 hours to charge with a 3 hour battery life.
After Sales
One of the largest spare parts warehouses in Europe, direct training of all the support technicians and a distribution network set up throughout the territory are the elements which guarantee the quality of the KION Baoli support service.
Press Release: Smith takes over Baoli February 2019
Baoli: Smith Power Extends Range
Smith Power Equipment, a South African importation and distribution company representing leading global equipment brands, has expanded its offering with the addition of the Baoli range of materials handling equipment to its distribution stable. As part of its one-stop shop approach, Smith Power Equipment has signed a distributorship agreement with Baoli, a leading global manufacturer of materials handling equipment.