
May 13, 2026, Chongqing – At the 13th China Automotive Aftermarket Transformation and Upgrading Summit Forum (“Kransu Cup”), Wu Yantao, Vice General Manager of Zowell Intelligent Forklifts, pointed out that the auto parts industry has shifted from incremental expansion to in-depth cultivation of existing resources. Low warehouse space utilization, high rental costs, and the dual pressures on manual operation efficiency and safety are becoming core bottlenecks restricting corporate profitability.
Data shows that the number of auto parts SKUs in China is surging, and warehouse volume is continuously overflowing. However, the utilization rate of traditional flat warehouse space is less than 30%, with monthly rents in key cities reaching as high as 45.83 yuan/㎡. Coupled with errors in manual picking and safety risks, companies are trapped in a dilemma of "the more inventory, the slower the turnover."
As a national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprise, Zowell Intelligent Forklifts, with its VNA narrow aisle intelligent forklift series, provides a solution to double warehouse capacity without expanding existing warehouses. The Zowell three-way forklift features a minimum aisle height of only 1.7m and a lifting height of 18m; the three-way forklift with a downward aisle is as low as 1.55m; the double-extension scissor lift has an ultra-high lifting height of 11.2m without loss of load, specifically designed for bulk storage of large items; and the high-bay picking forklift addresses the challenges of picking efficiency and accuracy. Meanwhile, Zowell's entire AGV product line enables unmanned automated storage and retrieval and 24/7 uninterrupted operation, helping auto parts companies reduce aisle space by more than 50%, increase space utilization by 3-5 times, and significantly reduce labor and operating costs.
Currently, Zowell solutions have successfully served leading companies in the industry such as Daigo Auto Parts, CATL, and JD Logistics, with products covering more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. Leveraging its independent R&D and full-industry chain advantages, Zowell continues to drive a comprehensive upgrade of auto parts warehousing from manual to intelligent, and from inefficient to efficient.
Wu Yantao summarized: "The competition in the automotive aftermarket is ultimately a competition of supply chain efficiency. Zowell will focus on the auto parts sector and use its ultra-narrow aisle technology to help customers revitalize existing space and maximize the value of every inch of warehouse space."