Toyota Material Handling North America Announces Strategic Investment in Advanced Charging Technologies

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), comprised of the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling brands, is making a strategic investment in Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT). ACT, a long-standing provider of charging solutions to both Raymond and Toyota, develops advanced battery charging technologies for the material handling industry. Through this investment, ACT will continue to serve TMHNA's distribution network and expand its reach as a preferred provider of next-generation energy solutions.

"This partnership with TMHNA is an important step in our future," said Bob Istwan, CEO of ACT. "Partnering with the global leader in electric material handling equipment opens a significant channel for growth and allows us to combine our world-class product offerings to bring solutions to market faster."

As part of the investment, TMHNA will gain representation on ACT's board of directors. Brett Wood, President and CEO of TMHNA, will serve on the board to help guide strategic direction and accelerate shared growth opportunities.

"ACT has been a trusted partner for many years, providing proven, reliable technologies that support our vision of advancing sustainable, electric-powered solutions in the material handling industry," Wood said. "Through this investment, we are strengthening that relationship while opening new opportunities to serve our customers with innovative, integrated energy solutions."

The investment marks another step in TMHNA's long-term strategy to lead the industry in electrification, sustainability and innovation, building on its commitment to delivering cutting-edge technologies and energy storage solutions to our customers globally.

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