Sakichi Toyoda was the original founder of the Toyota Industries Corporation or TICO in the year 1926. TICO has expanded the scope of its business domains ever since the companies inception to promote diversification, like logistic solutions, material handling equipment, electronics, textile equipment and machinery, vehicles, engines, car air-conditioning compressors and automobiles.
About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. Inc.
The TMHU has since 2002, been the supplier for North America's top selling lift truck. Along with the complete series of high-quality lift trucks marketed under the Toyota brand name, the business has extended their industrial machinery solutions to consist of tow tractors and Automated Guided Vehicles. TMHU is celebrating its 45th year in industry within North America.
Quality is the hallmark of the Toyota Production System. It is practiced at each Toyota manufacturing facilities including TIEM. In 2011, TIEM was named a North American Best Plant by Industry Weekly magazine. TIEM is a member of the National Safety Council and follows the ISO 14001 standard set by the International Organization for Standardization. Ever since it opened in the year 1990, TIEM has manufactured more than 400,000 Toyota forklifts.
Toyota has been known internationally for its expert client service. Throughout Thousand Oaks and the United States, this great commitment has been extended. There are more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and all around North America there are over 220 dealership locations. Toyota dealers are extremely trained and capable of providing complete client service and support. They offer one-stop shopping for both second-hand and brand new lift trucks, fleet servicing, rentals, financing and service and parts.
Toyota remains devoted to providing excellent quality care. They can deliver replacement parts on short notice and hope to lessen any possible downtime. Toyota dealers are happy to answer any questions or problems set forth by their customers and are also a great resource if you are thinking of becoming a potential customer and have to determine the best type of machine for your particular application. The dealerships provide various used, new and refurbished machinery in order to offer you the right choices. Renting equipment is an ideal way to try before purchasing. This way you can test the machinery within the environment you would be utilizing it in to see if it would be sufficient and suitable.
Toyota provides a host of information on their company web site. Visit your local dealership to have any questions answered, see the latest machinery and experience first hand their product line.