Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today announced it has been ranked the number one lift truck supplier in Plant Services’ Reader’s Choice Awards. Toyota received the most votes of any lift truck manufacturer in the fill-in-the-blank survey to receive the top ranking.

The annual survey polled 40,000 Plant Services readers, including technicians, supervisors, engineers and plant managers, and asked them to identify the lift truck supplier that offers the best value. The magazine defined best value as the product delivering a combination of functionality, durability and low maintenance to equal the lowest estimated lifecycle cost.

"It is always an honor to be ranked number one by the people who use our products on a daily basis," said Melinda Beckett-Maines, national marketing manager for TMHU. "This survey holds particular importance because there was no multiple choice involved. Respondents actually named Toyota based on their experience."

Plant Services’ goal for the survey was to provide its readers with a reference guide to vendors that provide the highest value as named by their peers. Awards were given in 60 categories, including electrical systems, fluid handling, heating and cooling, material handling, power transmission, predictive technologies, tools and supplies and services.

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the number one selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002, is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. Built on a reputation for excellence, Toyota is known for its quality, reliability and durability. In fact, third-party research indicates Toyota lift trucks rank highest in quality and value among the top competitors. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) in Columbus, Ind. Most of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM.

Toyota’s commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-nine authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 184 dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and Certified Used lift trucks, parts, service and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.