Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is the brand name used for a range of materials handling products manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and several of its Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts subsidiaries: MCFE Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe, MCFA Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, MLAP Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific, and MCFC Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift (Shanghai).
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| Formerly | Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd. |
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| Company type | Public (K.K) |
| TYO: 7105 | |
| ISIN | JP3753800006 |
| Industry | Transportation Equipment |
| Founded | August 4, 1937 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Yuichi Mano (President and CEO) |
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| Revenue | ¥433 billion (2017) |
| Total equity | ¥62.4 billion (2017) |
Number of employees | 10,600 (2017) |
| Parent | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forklift, Engine & Turbocharger Holdings, Ltd. |
| Website | www |
History edit
The Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks brand was formed in 1992[1] when MHI entered a joint venture with Caterpillar Inc.
In February 2013, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has signed an agreement with the Japanese company Nichiyu to create Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.
As of 2018, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logisnext.
Products edit
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks products cover a range of counterbalance forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, including:
• IC engine counterbalance trucks (diesel and LPG)
• Electric counterbalance trucks
• Powered pallet trucks
• Stackers
• Order pickers
• Reach and multi-way trucks
Although many of the designs and components are common to all regions, there are some differences in the product ranges across continents.
Production facilities edit
Worldwide headquarters:
Manufacturing centres:
References edit
- ^ "Company News; Details of Joint Forklift Venture with Mitsubishi Given". The New York Times. 17 June 1992.