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December 17, 2008 - Toyota is Highest Ranking Manufacturer Overall and Top in Product Quality in Industry Lift Truck Study
IRVINE, Calif., (December 17, 2008) –Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) is pleased to announce that Toyota achieved the highest ranking of any manufacturer overall and topped the Product Quality category in Modern Materials Handling’s inaugural Lift Truck Customer Satisfaction study. The results were published in the November 2008 issue and according to the publication, the survey was designed to gauge user satisfaction with the lift trucks used in manufacturing, distribution, warehousing and logistics facilities.
September 22, 2008 - Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. Names Brett Wood President, Shankar Basu Continues as Chairman & CEO
IRVINE, Calif., (September 22, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.’s (TMHU) Chairman and CEO Dr. Shankar Basu today announced the appointment of Brett Wood to president, effective immediately. Basu, outgoing president, has been influential in catapulting the company to its number one lift truck supplier ranking and will remain active in the company serving as CEO and taking on the new role of chairman.
September 16, 2008 - Toyota Introduces 8-Series Reach Truck Featuring New AC-Powered System
IRVINE, Calif. – (September 16, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., the number one lift truck supplier in the United States, today unveiled its new line of 8-Series AC reach lift trucks designed for distribution centers, retail operations, refrigerated warehouses and third party logistics (3PL) applications.
September 16, 2008 - Toyota Introduces Large 22,000-35,000 lb. Capacity IC Pneumatic Lift Trucks for Extreme Work Environments
IRVINE, Calif. – (Sept. 16, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., the number one lift truck supplier in the United States, today unveiled its new line of large IC pneumatic lift trucks designed for demanding applications, including construction, lumber yards, metal fabricators, agriculture, and concrete and masonry yards. Toyota offers six models to choose from in 22,000- to 35,000-pound capacities at a 24” load center.
September 16, 2008 - Toyota Material Handling and AeroVironment Announce Alliance to Market PosiCharge™ Battery Fast Charge Systems
IRVINE, Calif. – (September 16, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the number one lift truck supplier in the United States, and AeroVironment, Inc. (AV), the No. 1 battery fast charge system manufacturer, have established an alliance to market AV’s PosiCharge fast charge systems.
September 8, 2008 - Toyota Number One in Lift Truck Sales for Sixth Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (September 8, 2008) – For the sixth consecutive year, Toyota is ranked as the world’s largest lift truck supplier. As seen in Modern Materials Handling’s August 2008 issue, Toyota reported $7.8 billion in sales revenue for the 2007 fiscal year, a 20 percent increase over 2006 figures.
Toyota Industries Corporation Named by FORTUNE Magazine as One of The World’s Most Admired Companies For The Third Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (August 21, 2008) – FORTUNE magazine has named Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) to its top 50 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the third consecutive year. TICO, which is comprised of four key business units – automobiles, materials handling equipment, textile machinery and logistics solutions – is ranked as the 31st most admired company in the world. TICO achieved an additional honor, earning a top five spot in the motor vehicle parts industry ranking, also for the third consecutive year.
Aug. 1, 2008 - Toyota Distributor for Aichi Aerial Work Platforms in U.S. Market
IRVINE, Calif. – ( Aug. 1, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., the number one lift truck supplier in the United States, is now the sole distributor of Aichi scissor lifts, and wheeled and crawler boom lifts in the U.S. Customers benefit from Aichi's high-quality products supported by key dealers in Toyota's dealer network and Toyota's more than 40 years of experience in the United States.
June 20, 2008 - Toyota Material Handling Donates to Indiana Flood Relief Efforts
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- (June 20, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) donated $10,000 and the use of a lift truck to the American Red Cross to assist in the flood relief efforts in the Columbus, Ind., area following last week’s devastating floods. Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (TIEM), which has been based in Columbus, Ind. since 1990, presently has close to 900 associates who reside in the local area.
May 5, 2008 - Toyota Adds “Green” to Two Local Columbus Parks
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- (May 5, 2008) – Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) and Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) joined with the Arbor Day, and Columbus Parks and Recreation to plant trees at two local Columbus parks – Lincoln Park and Noblitt Park – on May 3. More than 100 volunteers, comprised of Toyota associates and representatives from the Arbor Day Foundation worked together to plant 100 trees divided between two of the city’s popular parks.
April 14, 2008 – Toyota Honors Top Dealers with President’s Award
IRVINE, Calif. (April 14, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently announced the 2007 winners of its prestigious President’s Award. TMHU selects its top dealers each year from a nationwide network of 68 dealers and 190 dealership locations, recognizing them for demonstrating excellence in parts, service and equipment sales, customer satisfaction and overall dealership operations.
April 7, 2008 – Toyota Joins with Arbor Day, Boy Scouts & Local Volunteers to Plant 100 Trees at Oso Lake Reservoir
IRVINE, Calif. -- (April 7, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) sponsored a tree-planting at the Oso Lake Reservoir in Rancho Santa Margarita on April 5. More than 100 volunteers, comprised of Toyota associates, along with scouts and unit leaders from all over the Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts and representatives from the Arbor Day Foundation, worked to plant 100, 24-gallon, 8-foot-tall trees at the county’s popular recreational hub.
March 19, 2008 – Toyota to Manufacture Tow Tractors at Indiana Plant
IRVINE, Calif. – (March 19, 2008) – Toyota, the number one selling lift truck supplier in the United States, announced that its Columbus, Ind. manufacturing plant, Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (TIEM), will begin manufacturing the company’s line of diesel tow tractors in May.
March 13, 2008 - Toyota Exhibits Latest Line of Tow Tractors at Aviation Industry Expo
IRVINE, Calif. (March 13, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) will display their new line of tow tractors at the Aviation Industry Expo, held March 18-20, 2008 at the Dallas Convention Center in booth number 2313.
March 10, 2008 – Toyota’s Environmentally-Friendly 8-Series Lift Truck Awarded Product of the Year by Plant Engineering Magazine
IRVINE, Calif. (March 10, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.’s (TMHU) 8-Series lift truck has recently been awarded with the silver medal in Plant Engineering magazine’s annual “Product of the Year” ranking.
March 6, 2008 – Reed Business Information Ranks Toyota Highest in Quality and Value in Independent Research for Fourth Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (March 6, 2008) – For the fourth consecutive year, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.’s (TMHU) lift trucks have been named number one in quality and value in an independent survey conducted by Reed Business Information.
March 6, 2008 – Toyota to Plant 20,000 Trees Through Arbor Day Foundation Partnership and Extend Commitment for 2008
IRVINE, Calif. – (Feb. 4, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, today announced that 20,000 trees – one for every 8-Series lift truck sold in 2007 – will be planted in national forests damaged by fire or other natural causes.
November 8, 2007 – Toyota TMHU and Red Cross
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently donated 13 Toyota lift trucks and hand pallet trucks, as well as $25,000 to the American Red Cross for use in the relief efforts towards the Southern California wildfires. Toyota was anxious to participate as many of the fires were in close proximity to the company’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif. Overall, parent company Toyota and TMHU donated a combined $2 million to the Red Cross.
September 4, 2007 – Toyota Honors Top Suppliers With Annual Quality Cost Delivery Award
Columbus, Ind. (September 4, 2007) – Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (TIEM), the U.S. manufacturing plant for Toyota lift trucks, announced the winners of its annual Supplier of the Year Award.
August 29, 2007 – Toyota Number One in Lift Truck Sales for Fifth Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (August 29, 2007) – For the fifth consecutive year, Toyota is ranked as the world’s largest lift truck supplier based on 2006 revenue reports.
July 19, 2007 – Toyota Introduces 8-Series AC Pallet Truck Line
IRVINE, Calif. (July 19, 2007) — Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced the introduction of its 8-Series AC pallet truck product line including: the walkie pallet truck, tow tractor, center control rider pallet truck and end control walkie/rider pallet truck.
July 16, 2007 – Toyota Launches Tow Tractor Product Line
IRVINE, Calif. (July 16, 2007) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today launched its electric and diesel tow tractor product line in the U.S. market, designed to meet growing demand within the airline, automotive assembly plants and general warehousing industries.
July 2, 2007 – Toyota Material Handling Announces Toyota Fleet Solution Program
IRVINE, Calif., (July 2, 2007) — Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced the launch of the Toyota Fleet Solution program, its lift truck fleet management program. Designed to anticipate and meet customers’ lift truck needs, the Toyota Fleet Solution provides an enterprise-wide view of lift truck procurement, use and service.
May 29, 2007 – Toyota Industries Corporation Named by FORTUNE Magazine as One of the World's Most Admired Companies for the Second Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (May 29, 2007) – FORTUNE magazine has named Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) to its top 50 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the second consecutive year.
May 11, 2007 – Toyota Announces Management Changes
IRVINE, Calif., (May 11, 2007) — Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced several management changes, including the appointment of Ron Roensch to vice president, legal, human resources and dealer development; Terry Rains to the position of national manager for parts, service and customer satisfaction; Troy Kaiser to the position of national manager for technical and warranty operations; and Bruce Marti, who now serves as national manager of parts, service, customer satisfaction and customer service support (CSS) operations.
May 9, 2007 - Toyota Honors Top Dealers with President’s Award
IRVINE, Calif. (May 9, 2007) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently announced the 2006 winners of its prestigious President’s Award. TMHU selects its top dealers each year from a nationwide network of 69 dealers and 189 dealership locations, recognizing them for demonstrating excellence in parts, service and equipment sales, customer satisfaction and overall dealership operations.
April 11, 2007 - Toyota Ranked Highest in Quality and Value in Independent Research for Third Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (April 11, 2007) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced its lift trucks have been named number one in quality and value in an independent survey conducted by Reed Business Information. Toyota dominated the categories of quality and value for the third year the study has been conducted.
February 28, 2007 - Toyota Acquires Prolift Industrial Equipment Co., LLC
IRVINE, Calif. (February 28, 2007) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) announced today the acquisition of ProLift Industrial Equipment Co., LLC, one of Toyota's most successful lift truck dealerships based in Louisville, Ky., with branches in Evansville, Ind.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Lexington, Ky.; Dayton, Ohio; Elkins; W. Va. and Indianapolis, Ind.
January 8, 2007 - Toyota Develops Industry-First Fuel Cell Lift Truck
CHICAGO (January 8, 2007) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) will display a prototype of the industry’s first fuel cell lift truck at ProMat 2007. The prototype, called the Toyota FCHV-F, was developed by Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) in cooperation with Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).
November 16, 2006 - Toyota Unveils 8-Series Lift Truck: Raises Bar with Environmentally Friendly Lift Truck
IRVINE, Calif. (November 16, 2006) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today unveiled its highly anticipated line of 8-Series lift trucks, which includes 3,000-6,500 lb, internal combustion cushion and pneumatic tire models. The 8-Series lift truck is the world’s cleanest internal combustion lift truck available – far exceeding 2007 federal EPA emission standards.
November 16, 2006 - Toyota Material Handling Teams with Arbor Day Foundation to Plant a Tree for Each 8-Series Lift Truck Delivered in 2007
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. – (November 16, 2006) – The National Arbor Day Foundation today announced its partnership with Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), which offers the world’s cleanest internal combustion lift truck and the first and only lift truck to surpass 2007 Federal EPA emissions standards and meet California’s stringent 2010 emission standards.
November 13, 2006 - Toyota Honored with Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
IRVINE, Calif. – (November 13, 2006) – Toyota, the number one selling lift truck supplier in the United States, is pleased to announce that its Columbus, Indiana manufacturing plant, Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. (TIEM), was awarded the Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence.
September 27, 2006 - Toyota Number One in Lift Truck Sales for Fourth Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif., (September 27, 2006) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), today announced Toyota again tops the leader board as the world’s largest lift truck supplier according to 2005 revenue reports.
August 4, 2006 - Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. Goes Racing
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced it will be an associate sponsor of the number 11 Red Horse Racing Toyota Tundra driven by David Starr for the remainder of the 2006 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
July 26, 2006 - Toyota Unveils 7-Series Electric Walkie Adjustable Straddle Stacker
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently unveiled its new state-of-the-art 7-Series electric walkie straddle stacker lift truck with adjustable baselegs.
July 19, 2006 - Toyota Industries Corporation Named by FORTUNE Magazine As One of the World's Most Admired Companies
FORTUNE magazine has named Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) to its top 50 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
June 14, 2006 - Toyota Announces Management Changes
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced several management changes.
June 13, 2006 - Kirtland Community College Receives Toyota Lift Truck to Complement Automotive Technology Studies
Kirtland Community College today announced it received a new Toyota lift truck for use in its Automotive Technology department.
May 24, 2006 - Toyota Marks Production of 250,000th Lift Truck
Toyota celebrated the production of its 250,000th
lift truck today at the Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) plant in
Columbus, Ind.
May 15, 2006 - Toyota Ranked Number One Lift Truck Supplier in Plant Services Reader's Choice Awards
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced it has been ranked the
number one lift truck supplier in Plant Services’ Reader’s Choice Awards.
April 20, 2006 - Toyota Honors Top 15 Dealers with President's Award
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) recently announced the 2005
winners of its prestigious President’s Award.
April 20, 2006 - Kosaku Yamada, Chief Engineer Behind America's Best-Selling Car, Leads Toyota's Future Design of Lift Trucks
Kosaku Yamada, former chief engineer of America’s best-selling car, the Toyota
Camry, now serves as managing director of Toyota Industries Corporation
overseeing the design, development and manufacturing process of Toyota lift trucks.
March 13, 2006 - Toyota Ranked Highest in Quality and Value in Third Party Research for Second Consecutive Year
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced its lift trucks have been named number one in quality and value in an independent survey conducted by Reed Research Group.
February 13, 2006 - Toyota Names Brett Wood Vice President of
Marketing, Product Planning, Dealer Development
Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) announced Brett Wood has
been named vice president of marketing, product planning and dealer development.
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