Sakichi Toyoda was the original founder of the Toyota Industries Corporation or also referred to as TICO in the year 1926. TICO has expanded the scope of its business domains since the companies beginning to promote diversification, like material handling equipment, logistics solutions, electronics, textile equipment and machinery, car air-conditioning compressors, automobiles, vehicles and engines.
About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. Inc.
The TMHU has since 2002, been the supplier for North America's top selling forklift. Along with the wide array of high-quality forklifts sold under the brand Toyota, the business has extended their industrial equipment solutions to consist of tow tractors and Automated Guided Vehicles. TMHU is celebrating its 45th year in business in North America.
The hallmark of the Toyota Production System, practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities including TIEM is excellence. In 2011, TIEM was named a North American Best Plant by Industry Weekly magazine. TIEM complies with the ISO 14001 standard set by the International Organization for Standardization and is also a member of the National Safety Council. Since it started during 1990, TIEM has produced over 400,000 Toyota forklifts.
Toyota has been known internationally for its expert customer service. All over South Dakota and the US, this great commitment has been extended. There are over 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and throughout North America there are more than 220 dealership locations. Toyota dealers are highly trained and capable of providing comprehensive customer service and support. They offer one-stop shopping for both used and brand new lift trucks, service and parts, financing, rentals and fleet servicing.
The company of Toyota has been committed to providing excellent quality care. They could ship on short notice any replacement part to help lessen any potential downtime. Toyota dealers are pleased 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 must determine the best type of equipment for your particular needs. The dealerships offer various second-hand, brand new and refurbished machinery with a view to offer you the best choices. Renting machinery is an ideal way to try prior to purchasing. This way you could check the machine in the environment you would be using it in to determine if it would be sufficient and suitable.
Toyota provides plenty of information on their business web site. Visit your local dealership to see the newest equipment, have any questions answered and experience their product line first hand.