Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has once again been ranked as the world leader in materials handling by two leading industry publications.
The global leader since 2001, TICO topped the world ranking lists published in late 2008 by European magazines Logistik Journal and DHF. The ranking was based on TICO’s results for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2008. During this period, TICO reported turnover amounting to more than €4.8 billion for its global materials handling operations.
As part of the TICO family, that commands over a 20% share of the material handling market globally, Toyota Material Handling UK represents both the Toyota and BT warehouse brands, providing a complete solution for businesses in the UK.
The announcement of the eighth consecutive number one ranking rounded off a successful year for the organisation, TICO was number 31 in Fortune Magazine’s 2008 list of the world’s 50 most admired companies and number 479 in the 2008 Fortune Global 500 list of the world’s largest corporations. TICO’s total net sales in fiscal year 2008 exceeded €12.3 billion for its five business divisions.
Commenting on the world ranking, Mike Mathias, managing director, Toyota Material Handling UK said: “As part of the world leader in materials handling, Toyota Material Handling UK has the resources and expertise to offer our customers leading-edge products. But it is by acting locally that we can deliver services and solutions that add value in today’s tough economy. In these challenging times, we are deeply committed to being a strong partner for UK businesses, both now and in the future.”
Toyota Material Handling (UK) Ltd
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