H&K Equipment, a Pittsburgh-based forklift and material handling equipment distributor, launched the H&K Equipment Group, the flagship business of an affiliation of eight independent companies united under common ownership. read more

MAY 20, 2019 - 5:25 am

The global automated material handling equipment market is estimated to be valued at $33.46 billion by 2018 and is expected to reach $53.59 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 8.2%. read more

OCT 8, 2018 - 6:25 am

According to a report from Research and Markets, the cranes market is expected to be valued at $32.93 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach $44.70 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 5.22% during the forecast period. read more

JAN 10, 2018 - 6:11 am

According to data from EDA, the top 20 lenders in the lift truck segment filed a total of 501 financing statements of sale and leasing transactions for new equipment in August 2017. read more

SEP 6, 2017 - 6:40 am

Hyster-Yale reported lift truck shipments increased to 45,500 units in H1/17, up 9.4% from the same period in 2016. Worldwide backlog of 35,300 units at June 30, 2017 was up 15.4% from 30,500 units a year earlier. read more

AUG 4, 2017 - 7:31 am

After more than 40 years in the materials handling industry, Jim Mandato will retire from DLL at the end of the year. He will be succeeded by Jeff Potuznik. read more

OCT 5, 2016 - 6:36 am

Hyster-Yale reported Q3/15 net income and revenues were down from the same quarter in 2014. Despite an increase in year/year shipments, the company said revenues were hurt by a shift in sales mix to lower-priced trucks. read more

NOV 2, 2015 - 7:48 am

Hyster-Yale said its Q2 worldwide lift truck backlog was 30,900 units, up 7.3% from 28,800 units at the end of Q2/14. In its outlook, HYMH said after stronger than expected demand in H1/15, the global market is expected to slow in H2/15. read more

JUL 30, 2015 - 6:44 am

Hyster-Yale reported worldwide lift truck shipments in Q4/14 were higher mainly due to a significant increase in the Americas as a result of strong sales in an unexpectedly strong North America market. read more

FEB 23, 2015 - 7:30 am

Hyster-Yale noted in its outlook for the remainder of 2014 and in 2015, growth rates for the global forklift truck market are expected to decelerate. read more

OCT 30, 2014 - 7:31 am