Founded in 1967, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) has become the number one selling lift truck supplier in the
U.S.A. In fact, one in every five lift trucks sold in the U.S. is a Toyota.
At the center of Toyota’s operation is the philosophy of continuous improvement, resulting in legendary quality, durability
and reliability.
Reaching to New Heights
Toyota’s new 8-Series AC reach trucks are designed for distribution centers, retail operations, refrigerated warehouses and third
party logistics (3PL) applications. Toyota offers three models including a single reach truck in 3,500- and 4,500-pound lifting
capacities and a 3,000-pound capacity double reach model.
The Toyota AC reach trucks feature a number of enhancements, including an AC-powered drive system,
AC power hydraulic system (on 36-Volt models), and virtually maintenance-free electric disc brake—
all designed to offer increased productivity and performance through faster travel speeds, reduced
maintenance costs and an overall extended life cycle.
Industry-Changing Innovation
Leveraging the company’s deep automotive roots, Toyota has introduced numerous technological and
design advancements that have improved the material handling industry and enhanced the end-user
experience:
System of Active Stability™ (SAS)
With safety as an utmost priority, Toyota introduced the world’s first,
and still only, lift truck stability enhancement system to electronically
monitor a lift truck’s operations and reduce the likelihood of a tipover.
Future Innovations
Toyota Industries Corporation will launch the world’s first1 internal combustion hybrid lift truck
in the Japanese market in December 2009. Drawing on the Toyota Group’s leadership in hybrid
technology, the ground-breaking Toyota hybrid lift truck combines a 2.5-liter diesel engine,
electric motor and nickel-metal hydride battery to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
by 50 percent. 2
In addition to the hybrid concept lift truck, Toyota is committed to constantly developing
new and better technologies that raise the bar in terms of safety, reliability
and performance.
Manufactured in America with Pride
Toyota has become a leader within the industry through unparalleled quality of engineering design, coupled with
leading manufacturing capabilities. In 1990, the first manufacturing of lift trucks in the United States began in
Columbus, Ind., at Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM). Today, the majority of Toyota lift trucks
sold in the U.S. are manufactured in North America.
TIEM, a zero landfill facility, has achieved ISO certifications for its design and development systems, its quality standards, and
for its Environmental Management System (EMS).
Best Dealership Network in the World
Toyota’s commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-eight authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment
dealers, with a total of 188 dealership locations throughout the United States offer comprehensive customer service and support,
including one-stop shopping for both new and used lift trucks, rentals, parts and service, fleet servicing and financing. For more
information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call (800) 226-0009.
More Than a Lift Truck Manufacturer
In addition to a full line of high quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand, TMHU offers other industrial equipment solutions:
Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs) ;;
Electric and Diesel Tow Tractors ;;
Aichi Work Platforms ;;
1 Researched by Toyota Industries Corporation at the end of April 2009.
2 Value measured by Toyota Industries Corporation based on the operating cycle of JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards),
equivalent to German VDI (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure) guidelines.
