What 1 Source Material Handling does

1 Source Material Handling Inc. (1SMH) is a privately held, California-licensed material handling equipment and commercial door dealer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Irwindale, California. The company sells, rents, services, and supplies parts for forklifts (notably as the "#1 Trusted" authorized BYD electric forklift dealer in the region, with Zeqaph pallet jacks and other brands including Landoll, CombiLift, Bendi, Drexel, Vimar, and PackMule), engineered warehouse storage systems (including the proprietary TubeRack modular seismic-rated rack system manufactured in Los Angeles), commercial dock and industrial doors, and battery/charger accessories. It holds U.S. Patent #5,217,099 on a Battery Roller Stand, signaling in-house product development alongside distribution.

The company serves warehouse distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, third-party logistics (3PL), manufacturing, lumber/steel, and retail customers primarily across Southern California, with stated national reach. Its go-to-market is sales-led and quote-based, using a toll-free number ((888) ONE-LIFT), a field sales force across five physical locations (Irwindale HQ, Glendale, Sylmar, Bloomington, Bakersfield), and an online customer portal for account management and parts ordering. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time equipment sales, recurring equipment rentals (day to multi-year), professional services (24/7 forklift repair with 2.5-hour average response time, warehouse system design and installation, operator training), and parts distribution (master distributor for Intrupa parts with OEM parts access).

Operationally, 1SMH differentiates through a deeply experienced technical workforce — 350+ years combined among service technicians with Journeymen averaging 20+ years each, and 50+ years combined in warehouse systems — and through hybrid offerings that bundle equipment, storage systems, commercial doors, and service contracts. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external funding, private-equity backing, or institutional investor relationships, and operates entirely on organic cash flow.

Name

1 Source Material Handling

Legal name

1 Source Material Handling Inc.

Website

https://1smh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423810), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Material Handling Equipment Rental/Leasing (Forklifts, Telehandlers, Reach Trucks) (TLABAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Warehouse storage systems
• Forklift sales service
• Commercial dock doors
• Warehouse racking systems

Headquarters

HQ city

San Gabriel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sales of new and used forklifts including BYD electric forklifts (ECB, ECC, ESC, PMW series), Zeqaph pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment from brands such as Landoll, CombiLift, Bendi, Drexel, Vimar, PackMule.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental services for forklifts and material handling equipment ranging from one unit to hundreds, for durations from a day to several years.
3. Service and Repair: Forklift repair service with 24-hour emergency service, 365 days/year. Includes preventative maintenance, repairs for all makes of forklifts and doors, mobile certified welders and fabricators.
4. Parts Supply: Forklift parts sales with master distribution for Intrupa and access to all major OEM parts. Huge inventory of parts for most makes and models.
5. Warehouse Systems: Design and installation of warehouse storage rack systems, mezzanines, industrial shelving, and engineered systems.
6. Training Services: Training programs for material handling equipment including the Zeqaph Program for Hybrid Electric Microlift Pallet Jack.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1 Source Material Handling (1SMH) sells, rents, services, and supplies parts for material handling equipment — including BYD electric forklifts, Zeqaph and other pallet jacks, warehouse storage racking systems (notably the proprietary TubeRack), and commercial dock/industrial doors — primarily to warehouse, distribution, fulfillment, 3PL, manufacturing, and retail operations across Southern California. The company complements equipment sales with 24/7 emergency repair, preventative maintenance, engineered warehouse system design and installation, battery/charger accessories, floor services, and operator training. Customers include enterprises and mid-market businesses seeking a single vendor for equipment, parts, service, rentals, and storage solutions.

Product overview

1 Source Material Handling (1SMH) is a material handling equipment and systems company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for warehouse operations. The core offerings include BYD electric forklifts (3,000lb to 15,500lb capacity) with Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology and 10-year warranties, paired with comprehensive sales, rental, and repair services. The company also provides engineered warehouse storage rack systems (including TubeRack modular systems), a full range of commercial doors and loading dock equipment, rack safety and protection solutions, battery accessories, and operator training. The portfolio spans multiple product categories—electric forklifts, pallet jacks, storage racks, commercial doors, safety gates, floor services, and parts—supported by a 350+ year technician team offering 24/7 service throughout Southern California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BYD Electric Forklifts Line of electric forklifts powered by BYD LiFePO4 batteries in multiple series (ECB, ECC, ESC, PMW) ranging from 3,000lb to 15,500lb capacity, with 10-year battery warranty, 1-hour charging for 7 hours of operation, and lower heat output versus lead-acid. Sold to warehouse, distribution, and manufacturing operators.
• Warehouse Storage Rack Systems Engineered warehouse storage rack systems spanning selective, push-back, drive-in, pallet flow, carton flow, cantilever racks, industrial shelving, and mezzanines. Includes design and installation services for warehouse and distribution operators seeking space optimization.
• TubeRack Modular Storage Rack Proprietary modular steel pallet storage rack with dual-moment frame for seismic safety, horizontal bolt-together construction that reduces slab stress, and 1-inch beam adjustability. Designed and manufactured in Los Angeles for warehouse and distribution facilities.
• Forklift Repair Service Mobile repair and preventative maintenance service for forklifts, commercial doors, and industrial vehicles, covering all makes and models. Includes 24/7 emergency service (365 days/year), 2.5-hour average response time, mobile certified welders and fabricators, and laptop-equipped service vehicles for on-site billing and estimates.
• Forklift Parts Supply Parts supply for material handling equipment, with master distribution rights for Intrupa parts and access to all major OEM parts across most makes and models of forklifts and industrial equipment.
• BYD PMW20 Electric Pallet Jack Electric pallet jack with 4,400lb capacity backed by BYD's 10-year LiFePO4 battery warranty, designed for warehouse and distribution operators.
• BYD ESC14 and ESC16 Electric Pallet Jacks BYD electric pallet jacks with 3,000lb to 3,500lb capacity for light- to medium-duty warehouse applications.
• BYD ECC Series Electric Forklifts BYD cushion-tire electric forklifts in ECC22, ECC27, and ECC32 configurations with capacities ranging from 4,800lb to 7,000lb for indoor warehouse and distribution use.
• BYD ECB 40/45/50S Electric Forklifts BYD electric forklifts with 8,800lb to 11,000lb capacity, targeting mid- to heavy-duty warehouse and distribution operations.
• BYD ECB 35S Electric Forklift BYD electric forklift with 7,500lb capacity for mid-duty warehouse and distribution use.
• BYD ECB 80 Heavy-Duty Electric Forklift Heavy-duty BYD electric forklift with 15,500lb capacity for the most demanding warehouse, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
• Forklift and Equipment Rental Rental services for forklifts and material handling equipment with flexible terms ranging from one unit to hundreds of units, for one day to several years. Targets operators with short-term, seasonal, or trial needs.
• Commercial Dock and Door Division Full range of commercial doors and loading dock equipment including roll-up, overhead, glass, hollow metal, high-speed, and storefront aluminum doors, plus loading dock equipment. Sales, service, and installation supported by 150+ years combined experience.
• Warehouse Floor Services Warehouse floor services including floor striping, shot blasting, refinishing, and bollard installation for safety and traffic management.
• Material Handling Training Services Operator training programs for material handling equipment, including the Zeqaph Program for Hybrid Electric Microlift Pallet Jack. Delivered to warehouse and distribution operators via on-site and video formats.
• Battery and Charger Accessories Battery stands with rollers, charger accessories, water systems, and battery safety equipment for material handling equipment — anchored by the patented Battery Roller Stand (Patent #5,217,099) with PVC rollers and self-lubricating thermo-plastic bearings.
• Storage and Handling Equipment Broad range of storage and handling equipment including shelving, modular and mobile storage, pallet positioners, vertical lifts, workstations, carts, conveyors, and packaging equipment for warehouse and distribution operators.
• Rack Safety Solutions Pallet rack safety straps and modular safety netting designed to keep palletized items from falling, with modular netting for inventory and walkway protection. Compliant with NFPA code 13.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.5-hour average response time for service calls
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BYD (Build Your Dreams)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor1SMH is an authorized BYD forklift dealer, offering BYD's complete line of electric forklifts including ECB, ECC, ESC, and PMW series. BYD forklifts feature lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries with 10-year warranty, 80-volt performance, and 1-hour charging for 7 hours of operation. 1SMH is described as the #1 Trusted BYD Forklift Dealer.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MH Equipment: Large material handling equipment dealer with multi-state footprint offering forklifts, aerial lifts, and warehouse solutions with sales, rental, service, and parts — the same comprehensive business model as 1SMH, but at much larger scale across the Midwest and South.
• Equipment Depot: Nationwide material handling equipment dealer providing forklifts, aerial equipment, and warehouse solutions with full sales, rental, service, and parts operations. Closely comparable to 1SMH's one-stop-shop dealer model but with broader geographic reach.
• LiftOne: Material handling equipment dealer serving the Southeastern U.S. with new/used forklift sales, rentals, parts, and service — directly mirroring 1SMH's dealer-rental-service-portfolio model in a different region.
• ProLift Industrial Equipment: Material handling solutions provider offering forklifts, aerial lifts, racking, and warehouse systems with full lifecycle services. Comparable to 1SMH as a multi-line material handling dealer/integrator serving industrial customers.
• Atlas Companies: Regional material handling dealer offering new/used forklifts, parts, service, rentals, and warehouse storage solutions across multiple U.S. states — similar end-to-end model to 1SMH focused on industrial customers.
• Briggs Equipment: Material handling and equipment dealer providing forklifts, parts, service, and rentals with warehouse solutions expertise. Direct comparable to 1SMH's industrial material handling business model.
• Naumann/Hobbs Material Handling: Forklift and material handling equipment dealer serving the Western U.S. with sales, rentals, parts, and service — the same dealer-rental-service model as 1SMH with geographic overlap in California.

Broad incumbents

• Toyota Material Handling: Largest forklift OEM with extensive North American dealer network. Competes with 1SMH's new equipment business across all capacity classes and offers competing service and parts programs.
• Crown Equipment: Major U.S. forklift manufacturer with direct dealer network and warehouse automation products. Overlaps with 1SMH's forklift and warehouse storage system offerings but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Global manufacturer of forklifts and material handling equipment through Hyster and Yale brands. Competes with 1SMH through its dealer network in the same forklift and warehouse equipment categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1SourceMH
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• Facebookfacebook.com/1SourceMH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1-source-material-handling-inc-

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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