Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and a leading construction equipment manufacturer announced today that its new diesel forklift (30D-9T) earned the 2014 Good Design Product Award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy Republic of Korea.

Good Design Product Award is the most prestigious government certification in the industrial design field in South Korea. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy along with the Korea Institute of Design Promotion evaluates products launched within the last two years from various aspects including functionality, materials, and efficiency and exterior designs.

HHI’s FOLEX 30D-9T diesel forklift got high scores for the enhanced safety features including the real-time monitoring of the vehicle’s tilting status and freight weight, and an auto brake system which activates when the operator leaves the seat. In addition, the 5.6 inch high-definition LCD cluster dashboard of the forklift displays the overall operating status of the vehicle as well as the replacement period of consumables, allowing easier product maintenance.

In 2012 when the diesel forklift was at the developing stage, it was honored at Germany’s Red Dot Design Award, one of the top three design competitions in the world, for its sophisticated and innovative design.