MH Equipment to become Combilift dealer

Chillicothe, Illinois-based MH Equipment has announced it will be partnering with Ireland-based Combilift to become a dealer of Combilift equipment. The announcement was made in mid-October 2017 by Fred Metzger, president of MH Equipment.

Monaghan, Ireland-based Combilift “has grown to become the global leader in the long-handling market,” according to MH Equipment. The company offers what Metzger calls the world's first internal combustion engine-powered all-wheel-drive multi-directional forklift. MH Equipment describes it as a combination of forklift and side-loader that is highly maneuverable, safe, cost-effective and efficient.

“As a globally recognized company with localized service and support through our key dealer network, Combilift is ideally placed to work alongside MH Equipment in providing a high-quality service to customers,” says Paul Short, Combilift’s North American sales president.

“MH Equipment and Combilift Inc. are pleased to announce MH is now a stocking dealer representing Combilift products across MH’s geographic footprint,” states Metzger. “The products from Combilift are recognized for their application innovation as well as for productivity, durability and quality, which well supports MH’s commitment to provide its customers innovative solutions and unparalleled value while striving to be a good steward of resources.”

Founded in 1952 as a Hyster forklift dealership, MH Equipment says it has grown to become one of the largest and fastest growing material handling services providers in the United States. In 1994, the company was purchased by current CEO John Wieland, and has subsequently grown from a company of 50 employees into one with multiple dealerships, more than 700 employees and 28 servicing locations in the Midwest.