Verified Nov 2026
Electronics & Software
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Aschaffenburg, Bavaria
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Since 1904
Linde Material Handling is a forklift and intralogistics manufacturer headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, and founded in 1904. It is a member of the KION Group and has an estimated workforce of 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries with products such as forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and automation systems. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Tre-P Material Handling Torino, adding to its presence in Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta in Italy.
Linde Material Handling at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
1,000-5,000
Founded
1904
Headquarters
Aschaffenburg, Bavaria
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
306
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
306
Named foreign suppliers
22
Top origins
Germany · Netherlands · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Linde Material Handling.
What this tells a buyer
No customs data is available, but Linde MH Italia reported in October 2026 that it had acquired the dealership CEAS Carrelli srl to strengthen its presence in central Italy.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists welding, assembly, and emissions among its product and process capabilities.
Linde is a subsidiary within the KION Group, which is not publicly traded itself under this record, and it reported a May 2026 announcement on future-oriented spare parts supply.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
122 years in operation (founded 1904).
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Linde Material Handling is a forklift and intralogistics manufacturer headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, and founded in 1904. It is a member of the KION Group and has an estimated workforce of 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries with products such as forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and automation systems. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Tre-P Material Handling Torino, adding to its presence in Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta in Italy.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1904 |
Headquarters | Aschaffenburg, Bavaria |
Employees | 1,000-5,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Electronics & Software |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 |
What Linde Material Handling makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 certifications and lists welding, assembly, and emissions among its product and process capabilities.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Welding, Assembly, Emissions (source: linde-mh.com).
Certifications
Linde Material Handling is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — linde-mh.com
ISO 50001 — linde-mh.ch
ISO 9001 — linde-mh.com
Trade and customs footprint
No customs data is available, but Linde MH Italia reported in October 2026 that it had acquired the dealership CEAS Carrelli srl to strengthen its presence in central Italy. US customs bill-of-lading records list 306 inbound shipments across 22 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
Latest developments
2026-10-14 — Linde MH Italia acquisisce il concessionario CEAS Carrelli srl e rafforza la propria presenza nel Centro Italia (linde-mh.it)
2026-05-11 — Future-oriented spare parts supply (linde-mh.com)
2026-04-20 — Linde MH Italia completa l'acquisizione di Tre-P Material Handling Torino, rafforzando la presenza in Piemonte e Valle d'Aosta (linde-mh.it)
2026-04-15 — Linde MH modernisiert Produktion in Aschaffenburg | KION GROUP AG (kiongroup.com)
2026-02-23 — Linde Material Handling | Experience Centre in Basingstoke. (linde-mh.co.uk)
2026-02-23 — Graepel launches partnership with Linde Material Handling (graepel-na.com)
Company details
Linde is a subsidiary within the KION Group, which is not publicly traded itself under this record, and it reported a May 2026 announcement on future-oriented spare parts supply. Linde Material Handling was founded in 1904, has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, and is headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 122 years in operation (founded 1904). Holds ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Linde Material Handling make?
Linde Material Handling is a forklift and intralogistics manufacturer headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, and founded in 1904. It is a member of the KION Group and has an estimated workforce of 1,000 to 5,000 people. The company serves the automotive and industrial equipment industries with products such as forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and automation systems. In April 2026 it completed the acquisition of Tre-P Material Handling Torino, adding to its presence in Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta in Italy.
Where is Linde Material Handling headquartered?
Linde Material Handling is headquartered in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria (Carl-von-Linde-Platz, Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, 63743).
When was Linde Material Handling founded?
Linde Material Handling was founded in 1904.
How big is Linde Material Handling?
Linde Material Handling has an estimated 1,000-5,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Linde Material Handling hold?
Linde Material Handling lists ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Linde Material Handling import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 306 inbound shipments for Linde Material Handling, with top origins including Germany · Netherlands · Hong Kong S.A.R. · China.
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Location & contact
Phone
+49 602 1991277
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 50001 · ISO 9001
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