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Yale company was founded in 1844, in the state of Connecticut, USA, by Linus Yale Jr., an amercican inventor who has discovered the pin-tumbler cylinder lock and gave his name to a range of engineered products synonymous with quality and durability.

But in 1875 within Yale Lock Manufacturing Company, a dramatical change takes place regarding their production scope, the company is starting to manufacture materials handling, products that will mark the companies history from now on, and even the name of the company will change, becoming Yale and Towne Manufacturing Co.

In 1920 Yale and Towne launched a new battery powered low lift platform truck quickly followed by a range of both load and high lift platform trucks, tow tractors and one of the first lifting trucks with tilting forks.

Yale expanded throughout the 30`s and 40`s through the acquisition of competitors, whilst developing innovations such as power steering, and also became the first to employ high heat-resistant Class H silicon insulation in electric motors, still considered the industry`s finest today.

The developement within Yale company continues in 1950, moment when they add gas, LP gas and diesel powered trucks to its range, with production of the first counterbalance trucks following two years later.

The global expansion comprehends Yale in the year of 1969, a time when having traded in Japan for many years, Yale forged a partnership with Sumitomo Ltd.

In 1984, there was further expansion when the Yale Materials Handling Corporation was formed following the acquisition of the company by North American Coal Corporation (NACCO), starting after this to develop an grow in the UK in 1990, where it will have an important impact on the market that is activating, receiving numerous prizes such as Queen’s Award for Export Achievement.

Because of the succes that is recording, in 1992 it is formed Yale Europe Materials Handling with the purpose of easier supplying of it’s products in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, all of this will propel Yale in becoming one of the most important manufacureres of material handlings for warehousing.

Yale continuos investements and developement have led the company into having one of the most comprehensive ranges of electric and engine powered lift trucks. AC technology electric trucks are innovative, versatile and provide unparalleled productivity, while the Veracitor VX engine powered range features leading ergonomic design and innovative styling, with lowest cost of operation, outstanding productivity, market leading serviceability and highly dependable performance.

The Yale Distributor network has expanded to over 350 dealers in over 62 countries as new dealers are attracted by Yale`s unique blend of product excellence and customer commitment, qualities with which Yale will continue to lead the way in the materials handling industry.