Local, low-carbon hydrogen supply from Pittsburg, CA will power Hyster-Yale’s HydroCharge™ rollout across key logistics and port corridors.
PITTSBURG, CA (June 10, 2026) — K2 Pure Solutions and PACC Services, LLC today announced a Hydrogen Supply Agreement (HSA) with Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., a global leader in lift truck manufacturing and fuel cell-powered material handling solutions. The agreement secures a dedicated, local supply of low-carbon gaseous hydrogen to support the rollout of its Nuvera® HydroCharge™ mobile charging system across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Northern California’s major port and logistics corridors.
HydroCharge delivers grid-independent, zero-emission mobile power and EV fast charging using hydrogen fuel cells, enabling fleets, construction sites, events, and municipalities to electrify operations without waiting for grid upgrades or permanent charging infrastructure.
The collaboration addresses two of the most critical barriers facing hydrogen fleet operators in California: cost and supply security. Hydrogen sourced closer to the point of use reduces transportation and logistics expenses, improving total cost of ownership for fleet operators.
Northern California is one of the most active hydrogen markets in North America. It’s driven by corporate decarbonization commitments and a dense concentration of distribution centers, cold storage facilities, and port operations. For these operators, hydrogen fuel cells offer a clear path to reducing emissions without sacrificing productivity.
Despite strong demand, adoption has been constrained by limited access to reliable, locally sourced hydrogen. K2’s Pittsburg facility in the East Bay directly addresses this gap, providing a strategically positioned supply for customers across the region’s key logistics corridors.
“This agreement reflects what we set out to build with our hydrogen program, a reliable, low-carbon supply serving industrial customers in our own region,” said Howard Brodie, CEO of K2 Pure Solutions. “Hyster-Yale and its Northern California customer base are a natural fit for what we can deliver. Just as important, this supply is built on the same operational foundation that has defined K2 for decades, an outstanding environmental, health, and safety record and a process designed to minimize risk at every stage of production and delivery,” he continued. “Commissioned since 2011, safety is a core value at K2, a recipient of the Chlorine Institute’s Platinum Level Process Safety Performance Award, one of the industry’s most rigorous safety recognitions for chlor-alkali producers.”
Hydrogen produced at K2’s chlor-alkali facility is a low-carbon byproduct of its existing manufacturing process, requiring no natural gas reforming or standalone electrolysis infrastructure. The facility is targeting commercial availability in Q3 2026, with PACC Services serving as the exclusive commercial partner responsible for contracting, logistics coordination, and supply chain management.
For HydroCharge customers, the agreement solves a practical challenge: sourcing hydrogen that is both commercially viable and geographically aligned with operations. Ports, distribution centers, and cold storage facilities across the Bay Area and Sacramento regions operate high-utilization EV forklift fleets, making them ideal candidates for fuel cell adoption.
“Local, reliable production is foundational to HydroCharge’s path to scaling,” said Cameron Kasper, Business Development Lead, Energy Solutions at Hyster-Yale Materials Handling. “By securing supply from K2’s East Bay facility, we reduce supply chain risk while delivering predictable economics and a low-carbon domestic hydrogen source. Combined with our logistics and procurement capabilities, this collaboration expands both our market reach and environmental impact.”
For operators currently transitioning to lithium-ion while awaiting broader fuel cell availability, the K2 supply relationship creates a clear on-ramp, supporting both near-term electrification goals and long-term hydrogen adoption.
“We structured this agreement to support exactly what Hyster-Yale is building in Northern California,” said Andrew Carman, Chief Executive Officer of PACC Services. “Local production delivers lower costs and real supply security — two things that have historically been difficult to deliver in this market. This is the kind of infrastructure that makes hydrogen adoption viable at scale.”
PACC Services, which holds an exclusive Hydrogen Marketing Agreement with K2, structured and negotiated the Hyster-Yale HSA as part of its broader commercial buildout, managing the commercial interface between production and end customers.
The Hyster-Yale agreement represents one of the first committed offtake collaborations ahead of K2’s planned commercial launch.
About K2 Pure Solutions
K2 Pure Solutions is a leading producer of chlor-alkali products driven by a clear mission: Making Life Safer. Delivering high-purity bleach, caustic soda, and low-carbon hydrogen, K2 supports essential infrastructure across water treatment, industrial manufacturing, and emerging clean energy applications. Through its inherently safe technology, K2 transforms salt, water, and electricity into critical products that power modern communities and industries with a strong commitment to operational excellence, process safety, and environmental responsibility.
As demand for reliable water treatment solutions and low-carbon hydrogen continues to grow, K2’s integrated production model positions the company as a critical infrastructure partner supporting both public health and the clean energy transition. Recognized with the Chlorine Institute Platinum Level Process Safety Performance Award, K2 is also committed to creating lasting community impact through initiatives focused on clean water access, STEM education, and underserved communities. Visit https://k2pure.com/ for more information.
About PACC Services LLC
PACC builds the commercial bridge between production and end-use markets for hydrogen and other molecules. As a market-maker, PACC develops strategic collaborations and commercial structures that connect reliable supply with growing demand across North America. Website: pacc.services contact@pacc.services
About Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, aftermarket parts and technology and energy solutions marketed globally primarily under the Hyster®, Yale®, Nuvera® and Maximal® brand names. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling’s subsidiary, Bolzoni S.p.A., is a leading worldwide producer of attachments, forks and lift tables marketed under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling also has an unconsolidated joint venture in Japan with Sumitomo NACCO Forklift Co., Ltd. Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale, Inc. (NYSE: HY). For more information about the company, visit https://hymh.hyster-
To learn more about the company’s Nuvera brand or HydroCharge™, visit www.nuvera.com.
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