California-based Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc, has purchased ProLift Industrial Equipment Co., LLC, one of Toyota’s most successful lift truck dealerships based in Louisville, Kentucky. The new company, Toyota Material Handling Midwest, Inc., will do business as ProLift Industrial Equipment, with no change in support or staffing.

 

“ProLift Industrial Equipment is one of Toyota's strongest dealerships with over 20 years experience," said Shankar Basu, president and CEO of TMHU. "This purchase will ensure Toyota's continued representation in the region and offer continued support to ProLift's customers."

 

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A, Inc., entered the agreement to facilitate succession planning for ProLift. It has earned the prestigious President’s Award and its predecessor, the Quality Dealer Award, 14 times since 1990, having the most extensive track record of all Toyota dealerships.

 

"Toyota is the perfect match for our company," said Bill Skinner, president of ProLift Industrial Equipment. "Toyota's philosophy to place a high value on quality products, customer service and associates mirrors our values. The transition will be seamless and our customers will see business operating as usual."

 

ProLift has locations in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia.

 

SOURCE Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

 

For more information, view the following link: http://www.toyotaforklift.com/about_us/news/press_releases/0111.aspx

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Nicole Camiola
New Equipment Digest
Online Content Editor