Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced the appointment of Bret Bruin as national dealer development manager. Bruin is responsible for dealer network development, market representation and dealer financial reporting for the more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and 220 dealership locations throughout North America.

"Toyota has the industry’s leading dealer network," said Jeff Rufener, president of TMHU. "Bret’s expertise in cultivating dealer relationships, and developing incentive and recognition programs, will further strengthen our commitment to serve our customers and continue to deliver the number one selling lift truck in North America."

Bruin has worked in the material handling industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining Toyota, he held several managerial positions at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc. and recently served as senior manager of dealer development and retail operations. In this position, Bruin oversaw nationwide dealer operations including the direct management of factory-owned dealerships in Houston and Los Angeles. Bruin earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University in Bloomington.

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

Celebrating 45 years of established operations, TMHU is the supplier for the No. 1 selling lift truck in North America since 2002. In addition to the full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand, the company’s extended industrial equipment solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles and tow tractors.

Quality is the hallmark of the Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM), a zero-landfill facility in Columbus, Ind. TIEM, named a 2011 North American Best Plant by IndustryWeek magazine, is a member of the National Safety Council, complies with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization and has produced more than 400,000 Toyota lift trucks since its opening in 1990.

Toyota's commitment to excellence in customer service extends throughout the U.S. and Canada. Toyota dealers offer comprehensive customer service and support, including one-stop shopping for both new and used lift trucks, rentals, parts and service, fleet servicing and financing.