Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Columbus, Indiana
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Since 1990
Toyota Material Handling is a manufacturer and distributor of forklifts, tow tractors, automated guided vehicles, and warehouse equipment, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1990, the company is estimated to employ 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $5 to $10 billion, and it is privately held. It serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2026 it announced a 175,000 square foot facility in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
Toyota Material Handling at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
5,000-10,000
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Columbus, Indiana
Certifications
ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6514
Industries
Automotive
Electronics
Construction
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6514
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Japan · India · Belgium · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Toyota Material Handling.
What this tells a buyer
The company's most recent reported development was the approval of a 175,000 square foot facility in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, reported in April 2026.
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and lists automated guided vehicles, tow tractors, and warehouse equipment among its capabilities.
The company is estimated to have between 5,000 and 10,000 employees and operates as the U.S. distributor for Toyota Industries Corporation's lift truck business.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
36 years in operation (founded 1990).
6,514 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Toyota Material Handling is a manufacturer and distributor of forklifts, tow tractors, automated guided vehicles, and warehouse equipment, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1990, the company is estimated to employ 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $5 to $10 billion, and it is privately held. It serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2026 it announced a 175,000 square foot facility in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1990 |
Headquarters | Columbus, Indiana |
Employees | 5,000-10,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Toyota Material Handling makes
The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications and lists automated guided vehicles, tow tractors, and warehouse equipment among its capabilities.
Certifications
Toyota Material Handling is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 45001 — toyota-forklifts.eu
ISO 9001 — toyota-forklifts.eu
Trade and customs footprint
The company's most recent reported development was the approval of a 175,000 square foot facility in Leicestershire, United Kingdom, reported in April 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6514 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Japan · India · Belgium · China.
Latest developments
2026-08-06 — Toyota Material Handling North America Embarks On Next-Generation Forklift Manufacturing | Toyota Forklifts (toyotaforklift.com)
2026-04-22 — Green light for 175,000 sq ft Toyota Material Handling UK facility in Leicestershire | Hortons (hortons.co.uk)
2026-01-29 — Här invigs trucktillverkarens rekordinvestering i Mjölby | SVT Nyheter (svt.se)
2025-11-26 — Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Hire and Maintenance Services: contract awarded to Toyota Material Handling UK Limited [#05e8c7] · Tenderline (tenderline.uk)
2025-10-23 — Toyota Material Handling North America Announces Strategic Investment In Advanced Charging Technologies (raymondcorp.com)
2025-05-14 — COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS, WARM PARTNERSHIP (toyotamaterialhandling.com.au)
Company details
The company is estimated to have between 5,000 and 10,000 employees and operates as the U.S. distributor for Toyota Industries Corporation's lift truck business. Toyota Material Handling was founded in 1990, has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, and is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 36 years in operation (founded 1990). 6,514 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Toyota Material Handling make?
Toyota Material Handling is a manufacturer and distributor of forklifts, tow tractors, automated guided vehicles, and warehouse equipment, headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, United States. Founded in 1990, the company is estimated to employ 5,000 to 10,000 people with an estimated revenue band of $5 to $10 billion, and it is privately held. It serves automotive, electronics, construction, renewable energy, industrial equipment, and consumer goods sectors. In 2026 it announced a 175,000 square foot facility in Leicestershire, United Kingdom.
Where is Toyota Material Handling headquartered?
Toyota Material Handling is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (5559 Inwood Dr, Columbus, Indiana, 47201).
When was Toyota Material Handling founded?
Toyota Material Handling was founded in 1990.
How big is Toyota Material Handling?
Toyota Material Handling has an estimated 5,000-10,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Toyota Material Handling hold?
Toyota Material Handling lists ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Toyota Material Handling import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6514 inbound shipments for Toyota Material Handling, with top origins including Japan · India · Belgium · China.
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