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Toyota Material Handling is a global leader in material handling equipment and solutions, part of Toyota Industries Corporation. Founded in 1956, the company has grown to become the world's number one manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (North America) and with roots in Japan, Toyota Material Handling operates in more than 100 countries and employs tens of thousands of people worldwide.
The company is renowned for applying Toyota Production System (TPS) principles to material handling, bringing the same quality, reliability, and continuous improvement philosophy that made Toyota automotive famous. Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive range of products from manual pallet jacks to fully automated warehouse solutions, serving diverse industries with equipment known for durability, low total cost of ownership, and exceptional resale value.
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Toyota Material Handling provides a comprehensive range of material handling equipment and automation solutions including forklift trucks, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), warehouse equipment, and fleet management software.
Industry Expertise
Toyota Material Handling serves virtually every industry with material handling needs including manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, food & beverage, 3PL/logistics, automotive, and healthcare/pharma.
Service Approach
Toyota Material Handling provides comprehensive support through its extensive dealer network including consulting, training, maintenance, fleet management, financing, rental, and 24/7 support.
Competitive Advantages
- Toyota Production System application to material handling
- Industry-leading equipment durability and uptime
- Highest resale values in the industry
- Extensive global dealer network
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Continuous innovation in electric, autonomous, and connected solutions
- Comprehensive safety features and training programs
- Environmental leadership with electric and low-emission equipment
Related Technologies
- Forklift Trucks
- Reach Trucks
- Order Pickers
- AGV Unit Load
- AGV Forklift
- Pallet Trucks
- Fleet Management Software
- Warehouse Equipment
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- Information gathered from: Toyota Material Handling official website and Toyota Industries Corporation reports
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- Last updated: January 7, 2026
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