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The Top 5 Forklift Companies
For many in the warehousing industry, the forklift is one of the major workhorses of day to day operations. The supply chain comes to a screeching halt when the forklift goes in for a tune up.
In an effort to ensure customers receive uninterrupted logistcs services, PDC-Logistics strives to align itself with trusted equipment manufacturers.PDC Logistics provides best of breed equipment in their facilities to ensure customers have a first class warehousing and logistics experience. It is paramount to think from a total quality management perspective and find ways to decrease the probability of pesky delays from equipment failure.
The final selections were chosen based on experience, customer testimonials, and overall track record at delivering a machine that refuses to break down. The forklift companies below conduct comprehensive feild tests on their machinery to increase durability and diminish breakage.
A forklift truck (also called a lift truck, a fork truck, a forklift, or a tow-motor) is defined as a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials. The modern forklift was developed in the 1920s by various companies including the transmission manufacturing company Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing. The forklift has since become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing operations.
Below we’re honoring our top 5 forklift manufacturers for excellence in the products they manufacture.
Komatsu LTD
Established in 1921, Komatsu provides companies with a diversified line of industrial products and services. They remain global leaders in the field of construction equipment. They provide other industrial machinery, vehicles, logistics, and forklifts, to provide solutions-based services, rather than just equipment. They uphold the motto of “quality and reliability” as their most important service. They strive to meet and exceed the expectations of all customers.
Clark MHC
With over 250,000 forklifts operating in the United States alone and having been in the business for the past nine decades, Clark MHC is one of the most widely known and recognized industrial vehicle providers in the U.S. This company has been one of the industry’s leaders, providing innovative products to companies and warehouse distributors. They continue to be pioneers in forklift safety products, such as the operator restraint system. Clark prides itself in striving to meet environmentally sound manufacturing practices.
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.
Based in Houston, Texas, MCFA distributes three distinct brands of forklifts and warehouse products. They sell warehouse logistics supplies to the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. It’s their drive to cover the western hemisphere with their unique forklift and warehouse vehicle products. What makes them most successful is the fact that their employees have a strong drive to give back to the community. They are committed to supplying and delivering industry-leading forklift and warehouse products.
Hyster
From heavy capacity forklifts to container handlers, Hyster’s comprehensive range of equipment is designed for dependability. To run your warehouse smoothly, you will need reliable lift trucks and other logistics handling equipment. They are committed to providing you with reliable and trust-worthy logistics equipment solutions. Hyster takes a global approach to designing, manufacturing and delivering their products to you. They have designed their organization to allow every region to customize their products for your needs.
Toyota
Toyota has celebrated over 40 years in the North American industry for warehouse material handling vehicles. Based in Irvine, California, they have built their brand on a reputation of excellence and quality. They offer a full line of lift trucks and logistics handling machines. They are known globally for their proprietary production system; all their plants comply with the international organization for standardization. They remain the only company to offer EPA and CARB-certified compressed natural gas powered vehicles.