Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America

Toyota Material Handling Announces CEO Retirement and Succession Plan

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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Rufener also managed the integration of Toyota's two Columbus-based companies Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) and Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) into a single company in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Rufener also managed the integration of Toyota's two Columbus-based companies Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) and Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) into a single company in 2020.
  • "Toyota is better because of Jeff, and the material handling industry is better because of Jeff.
  • With access to an industry-leading lineup of material handling products, Toyota dealers are uniquely positioned to help solve wide-ranging challenges in warehousing and distribution.
  • Built for every application, Toyota can provide the most complete set of solutions for material handling, automation, energy, advanced logistics, and warehouse optimization.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Introduces New Cat® 3,000 - 7,000 lb. Hydrostatic Internal Combustion Forklift Series

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Engines, Equipment, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Forklift, Mitsubishi Motors, Truck, Caterpillar Inc., Lift, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America

The new Cat lift truck series is designed for a wide variety of industries and heavy-duty applications, such as building materials, lumber and manufacturing.

Key Points: 
  • The new Cat lift truck series is designed for a wide variety of industries and heavy-duty applications, such as building materials, lumber and manufacturing.
  • "At Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, we're committed to developing advanced forklift and technology solutions for our customers, and I'm excited to introduce our latest advancement - the first Cat hydrostatic IC lift truck series," said John Sneddon, executive vice president, Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.
  • Cat lift trucks are manufactured and distributed by the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, one of the largest lift truck manufacturers in the World.
  • For more information, please visit Cat Lift Trucks , Cat Lift Trucks on YouTube and Cat Lift Trucks on LinkedIn .

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Appoints Equipment Depot As Non-Exclusive Dealer For Wisconsin And Northern Michigan

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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"The appointment of Equipment Depot in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan will further extend Equipment Depot's coverage and strengthen their ability to support customers across the region," said John Sneddon, executive vice president, Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.

Key Points: 
  • "The appointment of Equipment Depot in Wisconsin and Northern Michigan will further extend Equipment Depot's coverage and strengthen their ability to support customers across the region," said John Sneddon, executive vice president, Sales and Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.
  • "We're excited to further serve the Wisconsin and Northern Michigan markets," said David Turner, president and CEO of Equipment Depot.
  • Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp. will also continue serving as a dedicated Cat lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich dealer across Wisconsin and Northern Michigan.
  • For more than forty years, Wisconsin Lift Truck has served as a dealer for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group and have consistently been recognized as a top performing "Dealer of Excellence" throughout their history.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Announces UniCarriers Forklift's Premier Club Winners

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Friday, May 7, 2021
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b'MARENGO, Ill., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, the exclusive manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers Forklifts across North, Central and South America, announced today the winners of its Premier Club Awards.

Key Points: 
  • b'MARENGO, Ill., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, the exclusive manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers Forklifts across North, Central and South America, announced today the winners of its Premier Club Awards.
  • The Premier Club recognizes the top ten UniCarriers Forklift dealers throughout the Americas.
  • The Premier Club winners set the standard to which all dealers representing UniCarriers\' brand products aspire.
  • For more information, visit UniCarriers Forklifts , UniCarriers Forklifts on YouTube and UniCarriers Forklifts on LinkedIn .\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mitsubishi-logisnext-americas-gr...\n'

Industrial Truck Association Reports Slight Decrease in Forklift Truck Sales in 2020

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
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WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the North America market, 2020 forklift truck sales were reported down compared to 2019.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the North America market, 2020 forklift truck sales were reported down compared to 2019.
  • The market decline can be partially attributed to the impact of COVID-19, with truck sales decreasing overall by 5.1% from the previous year.
  • "The industrial truck industry had its third best year on record in 2019, and the sales decrease in 2020 with COVID-19 was not unexpected," said Jay Gusler, chairman of the board of directors for the Industrial Truck Association and executive vice president operations for Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group.
  • Year-end forklift truck sales of 230,134 included electric rider trucks (Class 1 and Class 2 combined), motorized hand trucks (Class 3) and internal combustion powered trucks (Class 4 and Class 5 combined).

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group And Kalmar Enter Into Supply Agreement For The Americas

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Monday, February 1, 2021
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HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Kan., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalmar and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group have entered into a supply and distribution agreement for the Americas market.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON and OTTAWA, Kan., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalmar and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group have entered into a supply and distribution agreement for the Americas market.
  • Class 5 pneumatic tire forklifts under the Mitsubishi forklift truck brand for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group.
  • "Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks and Kalmar are global leaders in their product categories," said John Sneddon, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas.
  • Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. and its group companies have helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years.

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Group Launches New UniCarriers Forklift Heavy-Duty Cushion Truck

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
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MARENGO, Ill., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, the exclusive manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers Forklifts across North, Central and South America, announced today the official launch of theCF100-CF155 Series, 4-wheel internal combustion heavy-duty cushion tire forklifts.

Key Points: 
  • MARENGO, Ill., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group, the exclusive manufacturer and provider of UniCarriers Forklifts across North, Central and South America, announced today the official launch of theCF100-CF155 Series, 4-wheel internal combustion heavy-duty cushion tire forklifts.
  • These engine-powered forklifts are available to all UniCarriers brand dealers across North and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
  • This product lineup addition now completes the Class IV product line for UniCarriers Forklift.
  • For more information, visit UniCarriers Forklifts , UniCarriers Forklifts on YouTube and UniCarriers Forklifts on LinkedIn .

Seventh Annual National Forklift Safety Day Reinforces Importance of Industry Safety

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Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Companies, Equipment, Material-handling equipment, Engineering vehicles, Manufactured goods, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Forklift, MCFA, Caterpillar Inc., Occupational safety and health, Road traffic safety, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) held its seventh annual National Forklift Safety Day today as a virtual event.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) held its seventh annual National Forklift Safety Day today as a virtual event.
  • "Safety has been and will continue to be paramount to our industry," said Jay Gusler, Executive Vice President of Operations for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), and ITA Chairman of the Board.
  • Government officials, safety experts, and industry representatives discussed a variety of subjects including pedestrian safety and temporary employee safety that emphasized the need for operator training across all aspects of the industry.
  • National Forklift Safety Day raises awareness on the value of safety to those who produce, operate, and work on or around forklifts.

Mitsubishi Logisnext: Notice of Acquisition of U.S. Material Handling Equipment Dealer, Pon Material Handling NA, Inc.

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190411005278/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190411005278/en/
    The Company manufactures and sells forklift equipment in North, Central and South America through its two subsidiaries under MLNA, including Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) and UniCarriers Americas Corporation.
  • This acquisition will help the Company achieve its current Mid-Term Business Plan and also deliver greater growth in the future as well.
  • Delivering on its mission to be the Best Service Organization in the material handling and contractor services industry, Equipment Depot offers a unique promise: Performance.
  • This acquisition will enable the company to meet the comprehensive needs of both existing and new customers in the material handling, parts, services and rental businesses.

Fraza Named MCFA Dealer of Excellence for 2019

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Thursday, February 14, 2019
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CANTON, Mich., Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraza , a material handling and facilities management provider headquartered in southeast Michigan, is pleased to announce it has received the distinguished Dealer of Excellence award from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) for the fourth consecutive year.

Key Points: 
  • CANTON, Mich., Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraza , a material handling and facilities management provider headquartered in southeast Michigan, is pleased to announce it has received the distinguished Dealer of Excellence award from Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) for the fourth consecutive year.
  • "I am pleased to recognize the team at Fraza for their strong efforts throughout 2018 and for winning their fourth consecutive Dealer of Excellence award," said John Sneddon, vice president of sales and marketing at MCFA.
  • "This distinguished award is presented to Fraza as a longstanding MCFA dealer for their hard work, industry knowledge and commitment to serving our customers.
  • "We are especially proud to win this award for the fourth year in a row," said Roger Runyan, CEO of Fraza.