Manitou Australia has announced the signing of a long term distribution agreement with NTP Forklifts Australia to handle the sales and service of Manitou rough terrain materials handling products in the Greater Sydney Region, including Newcastle and Wollongong.

Manitou Australia managing director Stuart Walker said, “From the outset, the Manitou group has focused on deploying reliable and powerful networks locally.

“To keep pace with the ever changing market we continue to invest in our network with the aim to ensure our business is meeting our customers’ expectations and provide the best innovative solutions delivering increasing value for its customers.

“With the appointment of NTP Forklifts Australia in Sydney we are further cementing our position as the Australian market leader.”

NTP Forklifts Australia CEO Damien Garvey added, “NTP Forklifts Australia has had a 30 year association with the Manitou product.”

“We have an in-depth knowledge of this world class product in both sales and aftersales support, and have grown up with Manitou in the Australian rough terrain market from its infancy.

“NTP Forklifts Australia has been involved in selling and maintaining the complete range of Manitou equipment, from 2.5 tonne rough terrain forklifts to 25 tonne telescopic handlers and everything in between.

“Additionally we have always offered our customers a range of operating options such as short and long term hire, or straight out purchase to meet their project requirements.

“We are very excited about the addition of the Manitou product to our NSW operation which now completes our ability to support the product throughout the eastern and southern states of Australia.”

As well as the appointment of NTP Forklifts Australia other recent developments include integrated into Manitou’s network include TELESAFE by Manitou to assist customers to meet their WHS obligations

Manitou Australia offers the world’s largest range of telescopic handlers with capacities up to 40,000kg and lift heights to 33 meters, forklifts, including rough terrain models, access equipment and truck mounted forklifts.

Manitou Australia has its head office at Alexandria, NSW where it handles its commercial and customer support activities including spare parts and technical training centre.