Strong relationship continues as both companies celebrate shared success since 1949 

Hyster Company, a leading lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America, and Barloworld Handling (www.handling.barloworld.com) celebrate the 60th anniversary of their partnership this year. Barloworld, which deals a full line of Hyster products out of 30 branches in eight southeastern states, plans to commemorate the event with a small celebration at its Charlotte headquarters this month.

Barloworld Handling, the world’s largest independent lift truck company, began its partnership with Hyster Company in 1949. The U.S. Division of Barloworld Handling began in 1943 as a small distribution and equipment business named Wrenn Brothers. Wrenn Brothers became one of the first Hyster lift truck dealers in the region, and the partnership has grown and expanded ever since.

“In a time where corporate landscapes change quickly, and where partnerships are often short lived, our relationship with Hyster Company is truly one-of-a-kind,” said Scott Alexander, vice president of sales and marketing with Barloworld Handling in the U.S. “That makes it all the more inspiring to celebrate 60 years as a Hyster dealer in the Carolinas and Georgia.”

As the world’s largest independent lift truck dealer, Barloworld offers Hyster forklift sales and support throughout the U.S., Europe and South Africa.

“Barloworld Handling’s expansion throughout the years is a testament to the strength and commitment behind our partnership, as well as to the dedication of generations of Barloworld and Hyster employees and their families. We look forward to another 60 years of providing the best and most versatile lift trucks in the industry,” Alexander added.

“Our 60-year relationship with Barloworld Handling has navigated economic ups and downs, countless management changes and tumultuous market environments, all while growing stronger each year,” said Patrick Duhaime, Hyster vice president of marketing. “Partnering with distributors like Barloworld has allowed us to become one of the top lift manufacturers in North America, and we anticipate sharing that success with Barloworld for many years to come.” 

About Hyster Company

Based in Greenville, North Carolina, Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America. Hyster offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel, and electric power, with the widest capacity range in the industry — from 2,000 lbs to 115,000 lbs. Supported by the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer network, Hyster builds durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability, and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.

Hyster Company is part of NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (www.nmhg.com), which employs approximately 5,500 people worldwide, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC). 

About Barloworld Handling

Barloworld Handling (www.handling.barloworld.com) is the world’s largest independent lift truck dealer, with Hyster forklift sales and support throughout the U.S., Europe and South Africa. Its mission is to partner with its customers to provide solutions that improve their material handling operations. With over 60 years experience in selling various lift truck brands and providing aftermarket support, Barloworld Handling’s U.S. division includes 30 full-service branches and more than 400 road service technicians in an eight southeastern-state footprint.