GREENVILLE, N.C. (October 3, 2011) – In an independent survey conducted by Peerless Media Research Group, Hyster Company lift trucks ranked No. 1 in the United States in the category of total cost of ownership. Based on current U.S. customer ratings, Hyster Company led all full-line lift truck manufacturers.
“Being recognized by the marketplace as the lift truck provider with lowest total cost of operations is proof positive that Hyster Company delivers true value to its customers”, said Jonathan Dawley, President, Hyster Company Distribution. “It is our constant interaction and involvement with our dealer network that allows us to blend smart products and services with a full line of tough, reliable, purpose-built lift trucks. At Hyster, we do one thing and one thing only: build the lowest operating cost lift trucks – period.”
Peerless Media Research Group conducted the study in July 2011. The study was conducted from amongst its Modern Materials Handling magazine subscriber base who are involved in the purchase process of lift trucks for their company.
About Hyster Company
Based in Greenville, N.C., Hyster Company (www.hyster.com) is a leading worldwide lift truck designer and manufacturer. Hyster Company offers 130 models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with the widest capacity range in the industry — from 2,000 to 115,000 lbs. Supported by the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer network, Hyster Company builds tough, durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.
Hyster Company is an operating division of NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc. (NMHG), which employs approximately 5,000 people worldwide. NMHG is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC).
Hyster and are registered trademarks of Hyster Company in the U.S. and other countries.
For more information, please contact:
Brett Turner
Jackson Marketing Group
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brett.turner@jacksonmg.com