Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) today announced the appointment of Chief Procurement Officer Kevin W. Alexander, effective immediately. In his role, Alexander is responsible for developing and implementing a corporate procurement strategy and organizational structure to leverage the combined resources of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.(TMHU), Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM) and The Raymond Corporation. TMHNA is comprised of TMHU, supplier of the number one selling lift truck brand in the U.S. since 2002; TIEM, Toyota’s zero-landfill forklift manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ind.; and The Raymond Corporation, the leading provider of narrow aisle electric lift trucks in North America. “As a leading provider of material handling solutions TMHNA consistently evaluates ways to improve business operations reduce overall costs and maintain a lean operation,” said Brett Wood, president and CEO of TMHNA. “As chief procurement officer, Kevin’s experience aligning purchasing and supplier synergies will contribute to the overall success of TMHNA and Toyota Material Handling Group.”

TMHNA is comprised of TMHU, supplier of the number one selling lift truck brand in the U.S. since 2002; TIEM, Toyota’s zero-landfill forklift manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ind.; and The Raymond Corporation, the leading provider of narrow aisle electric lift trucks in North America.

 “As a leading provider of material handling solutions TMHNA consistently evaluates ways to improve business operations reduce overall costs and maintain a lean operation,” said Brett Wood, president and CEO of TMHNA. “As chief procurement officer, Kevin’s experience aligning purchasing and supplier synergies will contribute to the overall success of TMHNA and Toyota Material Handling Group.”

Alexander brings more than 15 years of executive experience to TMHNA, most recently serving as vice president of global sourcing for Honeywell Security Group, Honeywell International, Inc. Prior to Honeywell, he was vice president of strategic sourcing at Dover Corporation’s Paladin Brands Material Handling division. He has also held leadership positions at The Boeing Company, Glasstech, Inc. and SKF USA, Inc. Alexander earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Commerce from the University of Toronto.

About The Raymond Corporation

The Raymond Corporation is a global provider of unmatched material handling technology, expertise and support to increase productivity and cost-efficiency. Designed with ecological and economical benefits in mind, Raymond® lift trucks are engineered to achieve higher performance and increase efficiency.  

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU)

Celebrating more than 45 years in business in North America, TMHU is the supplier of Toyota lift trucks, the number one selling brand since 2002. In addition to the full line of high-quality lift trucks, the company’s extended industrial equipment solutions include Automated Guided Vehicles and scissor lifts. With more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and more than 220 dealership locations throughout North America, 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.

About Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg., Inc. (TIEM)

Established more than 20 years ago in Columbus, Ind., TIEM is a zero-landfill facility responsible for manufacturing the majority of Toyota’s forklifts sold in North America. TIEM has produced more than 450,000 Toyota lift trucks since its opening in 1990.