Nissan Forklift Corp. Adds Carolina Industrial Trucks to Dealer Network

Nissan Forklift Corp., Marengo, Ill., has announced Carolina Industrial Trucks as its new authorized distributor to cover the Charlotte, N.C. regional area. Effective immediately, Carolina Industrial Trucks has responsibility for Nissan Forklift new equipment sales, aftermarket parts and service in the following counties: Cabarrus, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Rowan and Union. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Carolina Industrial Trucks also has branches in Monroe, N.C. and Statesville, N.C. to service its customers.

According to Mark Manninen, director of distribution management and sales intelligence for Nissan Forklift, “Carolina Industrial Truck’s emphasis on quality products and superior customer service makes the company an ideal partner. Their expertise in the material handling business combined with a reputation for keeping long term, loyal customers will strengthen the Nissan-brand position in the Carolina region.”

Founded in 1989 by John Cotham and Mike Moore, Carolina Industrial Trucks has built its reputation upon customer service and quality products. Much of the company’s success over the last 20 years is attributed to its “customer first” philosophy. Cotham, dealer prinicipal, said the company looks forward to expanding its business with Nissan forklifts.