Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Greenville, North Carolina
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Since 1929
Hyster is a manufacturer of industrial lift trucks and material handling equipment, headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1929, the company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is a division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and serves the automotive, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and electric vehicle sectors. In 2026, it delivered the United Kingdom's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury.
Hyster at a glance
Revenue
$1-5B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1929
Headquarters
Greenville, North Carolina
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
31481
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
31481
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
United Kingdom · China · South Korea · Belgium
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Hyster.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 31,481 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers located in origins including the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and Germany.
The company's certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, and its product range includes battery and electric material handling equipment.
The company is not publicly traded and operates within the Hyster-Yale Materials Handling group.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
97 years in operation (founded 1929).
31,481 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Hyster is a manufacturer of industrial lift trucks and material handling equipment, headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1929, the company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is a division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and serves the automotive, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and electric vehicle sectors. In 2026, it delivered the United Kingdom's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1929 |
Headquarters | Greenville, North Carolina |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $1-5B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Hyster makes
The company's certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001, and its product range includes battery and electric material handling equipment.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Battery (source: hyster.com).
Certifications
Hyster is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — hyster-yale.com
ISO 50001 — hyster-yale.com
ISO 9001 — hyster-yale.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 31,481 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers located in origins including the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and Germany. US customs bill-of-lading records list 31481 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including United Kingdom · China · South Korea · Belgium.
Latest developments
2026-11-05 — HYSTER-YALE ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS | Morningstar (morningstar.com)
2026-10-01 — Hyster hydrogen fuel cell ReachStacker supports sustainable ports project at Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (hyster.com)
2026-09-17 — Hyster delivers United Kingdom’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury (hyster.com)
2026-08-19 — Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Expansion - Bristol Group (bristolgrp.com)
2026-08-12 — Hyster supplies battery electric ReachStacker to Inland Terminals Group in the Netherlands (hyster.com)
2026-05-19 — Hyster XTLG forklifts: Lithium-ion battery power on (globenewswire.com)
Company details
The company is not publicly traded and operates within the Hyster-Yale Materials Handling group. Hyster was founded in 1929, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 97 years in operation (founded 1929). 31,481 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hyster make?
Hyster is a manufacturer of industrial lift trucks and material handling equipment, headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 1929, the company employs an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people and has an estimated annual revenue of $1 to 5 billion. It is a division of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and serves the automotive, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and electric vehicle sectors. In 2026, it delivered the United Kingdom's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered ReachStacker to the Port of Tilbury.
Where is Hyster headquartered?
Hyster is headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina (Sullivan Road, Greenville, North Carolina, 27834).
When was Hyster founded?
Hyster was founded in 1929.
How big is Hyster?
Hyster has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $1-5B range (estimated).
What certifications does Hyster hold?
Hyster lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Hyster import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 31481 inbound shipments for Hyster, with top origins including United Kingdom · China · South Korea · Belgium.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 800-497-8371
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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