In the U.S., Toyota Materials Handling inc., or TMHU, has been the best selling lift truck dealer since 1992. Proudly celebrating more than 40 years of service, the Irvine, California situated company presents a comprehensive line of quality lift trucks. Attributable to their status of superiority, reliability, and sturdiness, Toyota remains prevalent in this competitive market. Quality is the cornerstone of Toyota’s renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all manufacturing facilities, including TIEM, which is stands for Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, located in Columbus, Indiana. The majority of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the U.S.A are manufactured here. All Toyota equipment and parts designed within North America adhere to the International Organization for Standardization or ISO 14001 standard. TIEM has been honored many times for its commitment to constant progress, and its environmental methods. It is the first and only producer to offer EPA and CARB-certified Compressed Natural Gas powered lift trucks on the market. For instance, the Toyota 8-Series IC lift vehicles emit 70% less smog forming emissions than the current centralized EPA standards and have complied with California’s strict emission standards and regulations. Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A. - The Industry Leader The president of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Brett Wood believes that TMHU's achievement comes from its commitment to construct high quality lift trucks at the same time as providing first-rate client support and service. “We must be able to learn and predict the needs of our customers,” said Brett Wood. “As a leader, our success also depends on our ability to address our customers’ operational, safety and environmental cost issues.” TMHU’s parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation, often known as TICO, is listed in Fortune Magazine as the world’s biggest lift truck dealer and is among the magazines prominent World’s Most Admired Companies. Redefining Environmental Responsibility Toyota's parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation, has imparted an exceptional company philosophy towards environmental management within Toyota. Toyota's rich history of environmental protection whilst retaining economic viability cannot be matched by other organizations and unquestionably no other materials handling maker can so far rival Toyota. Environmental responsibility is an important aspect of corporate decision making at Toyota and they are proud to be the first and only maker to provide UL-listed, EPA- and CARB-certified Compressed Natural Gas powered lift trucks. Yet another reason they remain a leader within the industry. Toyota originally introduced the 8-Series line of lift trucks in 2006, again exhibiting its leadership and innovation in the industry. Featuring an exclusive emission system that eclipsed both Federal EPA emission standards, and California's more environmentally friendly emission standards. The end invention is a lift truck that produces 70 percent less smog forming emissions than the current Federal standards tolerate. Also starting in 2006, collectively with the Arbor Day Foundation, Toyota added to its dedication to the environment. To this day more than 58,000 trees have been embedded in the ground throughout state forests and local parks that were damaged by fires and other environmental causes. 10,500 seedlings have also been distributed through Toyota Industrial Equipment’s network of sellers to non-profit organizations and local consumers to help sustain communities all over the U.S. Toyota's lift trucks offer superior stability, visibility, productivity, ergonomics, and all the leading safety technology that has made Toyota an industry leader. The company’s System of Active Stability, also called “SAS”, helps lessen the risk of accidents and accidental injuries, and increasing productivity levels while minimizing the likelihood of merchandise and equipment breakage. System Active Stability is able to perceive conditions that might lead to lateral unsteadiness and likely lateral overturn. When one of these conditions have been detected, the SAS will instantaneously engage the Swing Lock Cylinder to re-stabilize the rear axle. This changes the lift truck’s stability footprint from triangular in shape to rectangular, offering a major increase in stability which substantially reduces the likelihood of an accident from a lateral overturn. The Active Mast Function Controller or the Active Control Rear Stabilizer also assists to prevent injuries or accidents while adding strength. SAS was initially launched to the market on the 7-Series internal combustion models in 1999 and subsequently catapulted Toyota into the industry leader for safety. Since then, SAS have been integrated into nearly all of Toyota’s internal combustion products. It is standard gear on the new 8-Series. There are more than 100,000 SAS-equipped lift trucks in action, exceeding 450 million hours combined. The increased population of SAS-equipped trucks in the field, along with compulsory worker instruction, overturn fatalities across all designs have decreased by 13.6% since 1999. Also, there have been an overall 35.5% decrease in industry wide collisions, loss of control, falls and tip overs from a lift vehicle for the same period. Toyota’s hardnosed principles extend far beyond the technology itself. The company believes in providing widespread Operator Safety Training courses to help customers meet and exceed OSHA standard 1910.178. Instruction packages, videos and assorted resources, covering a wide scope of subjects—from individual safety, to OSHA rules, to surface and load situations, are offered through the dealer network. Since the sale of its first lift truck in the U.S. to the construction of its 350,000th lift truck produced in 2009 at Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, TMHU has maintained a solid existence in the U.S. This fact is demonstrated by the statistic that 99% of Toyota lift trucks sold in America now are built in the United States. Based in Columbus, Ind., the Toyota Industrial Equipment Mfg. campus equals 998,000 square feet of facilities spanning 126 acres. Facilities include a National Customer Center, as well as manufacturing operations and distribution centers for equipment and service parts, with the entire investment exceeding $113 million dollars. The modern NCC was designed to serve TMHU buyers and sellers. The facility includes a 360-degree display room, a presentation theater complete with stadium seating for 32, an area for live merchandise demonstrations with seating capability for 120; a presentation theater; Toyota’s Hall of Fame showcasing Toyota’s history since the birth of its founder, Sakichi Toyoda, in 1867, and lastly a education center. The NCC embodies Toyota’s commitment to offering top-notch consumer service. TMHU’s 68 sanctioned Toyota Industrial Equipment, or TIE dealers, along with 189 dealership locations all over the U.S, present the most complete and inclusive client service and support in the industry. The company’s new and Certified Used lift trucks, service, components, and financing features make Toyota dealerships a one-stop shop to ensure total customer satisfaction.