Japanese heavy machinery manufacturer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is planning to relocate its forklift truck production in Almere, Netherlands.
Under the plan, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift Europe (MCFE), a manufacture of battery-powered forklift trucks, in the Netherlands will be relocated to Rocla, a manufacturer of electric warehouse trucks and automated guided vehicles, in Finland.
For engine-powered forklift trucks, MCFE, which is a joint venture between forklift manufacturers Mitsubishi and Caterpillar, will meet demand through imports from affiliated production plants worldwide.
The company said that the restructuring plans for the forklift truck production will done after discussions with, and consent from, the concerned parties.
MCFE will continue to manage regional business management, marketing, sales and servicing, while also serve as regional headquarters of MHI's forklift truck business in Europe.
Rocla will expand its product portfolio by adding a lineup of battery-powered forklift trucks.
