Mitsubishi Logisnext

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Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd.
FormerlyMitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.
Company type Public
TYO: 7105
ISIN JP3753800006
IndustryTransportation Equipment
FoundedAugust 4, 1937;87 years ago (1937-08-04)
Headquarters,
Japan
Key people
Yuichi Mano (president and CEO)
Products
Brands
  • Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks
  • UniCarriers
  • Nichiyu
  • CAT Lift Trucks
  • TCM
  • Rocla
Revenue ¥433 billion (2017)
Total equity ¥62.4 billion (2017)
Number of employees
10,600 (2017)
Parent Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Forklift, Engine & Turbocharger Holdings, Ltd.
Website www.logisnext.com/en/

Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd. is the brand name used for a range of materials handling products manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and several of its Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts subsidiaries: MLE Mitsubishi Logisnext Europe, MLA Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, MLAP Mitsubishi Logisnext Asia Pacific, and MLF Mitsubishi Logisnext Forklift (Shanghai).

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History

The Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks brand was formed in 1992 [1] when MHI entered a joint venture with Caterpillar Inc.

In February 2013, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has signed an agreement with the Japanese company Nichiyu to create Mitsubishi Nichiyu Forklift Co., Ltd.

As of 2018, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks operates as a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Logisnext.

Products

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Mitsubishi FG25

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks products cover a range of counterbalance forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, including:

IC engine counterbalance trucks (diesel and LPG)

• Electric counterbalance trucks

• Powered pallet trucks

• Stackers

• Order pickers

• Reach and multi-way trucks

Although many of the designs and components are common to all regions, there are some differences in the product ranges across continents.

Production facilities

Worldwide headquarters:

Manufacturing centres:

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References

  1. "Company News; Details of Joint Forklift Venture with Mitsubishi Given". The New York Times. 17 June 1992.