Mid-Ohio Forklifts

What Mid-Ohio Forklifts does

Mid-Ohio Forklifts, Inc. is a full-service material handling equipment dealership headquartered in Akron, Ohio, operating continuously since 1966. The company sells, rents, and services new and pre-owned forklifts and complementary industrial equipment, including aerial lifts, sweepers and scrubbers, burden and personnel carriers, dock equipment, pallet trucks, and industrial batteries and chargers. It is an authorized dealer for six major OEMs: Hyundai and Komatsu (forklifts, both IC and electric), Big Joe (electric forklifts), Genie (aerial lifts and booms), Columbia (burden and personnel carriers), and Nilfisk Advance (sweepers and scrubbers). The single-location business serves warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, commercial spaces, and construction operations across northern and central Ohio.

The company's product offering spans the full equipment lifecycle, anchored by an aftermarket service business that includes 24/7 emergency repair, structured planned-maintenance programs (a 54-item gas-forklift PM and a 68-item electric-forklift PM), battery and charger maintenance, OEM and aftermarket parts, and OSHA-compliant operator safety and train-the-trainer programs. Distribution is conducted through direct field sales at the Akron facility, phone-based inside sales, free up-to-3-day on-site equipment demonstrations, and short-term daily/weekly/monthly rentals. The company markets through its website and blog, an email newsletter, and social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X).

Revenue is generated across five streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring equipment rentals, recurring service and repair contracts, one-time parts sales, and professional safety training services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; service agreements are structured to cover equipment for the life of related loans, embedding recurring maintenance into equipment financing. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or M&A activity, and it has no software platform, app, or API-based offering. No AI/ML capabilities are evidenced across the operation.

Name

Mid-Ohio Forklifts

Legal name

Mid-Ohio Forklifts, Inc.

Website

https://midohioforklift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mid-Ohio Forklifts is a family-owned, full-service material handling equipment dealer in Akron, Ohio, selling, renting, and servicing forklifts, aerial lifts, and floor-care equipment from Hyundai, Komatsu, Big Joe, Genie, Columbia, and Nilfisk Advance across Northeast Ohio since 1966.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Material Handling Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082)

akta.pro primary industry

Forklifts & Industrial Trucks (IC & Electric) (IMAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI)

Keywords

• Material handling equipment
• Forklift dealership
• Warehouse equipment rental
• Forklift service and repair
• Industrial equipment supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and pre-owned forklifts and material handling equipment including IC forklifts, electric forklifts, pallet trucks, aerial lifts, and burden/personnel carriers.
2. Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental of forklifts and industrial equipment on daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Rental equipment is professionally maintained.
3. Service and Repair: Forklift maintenance, repair, and planned preventative maintenance (PM) programs. Includes 24-hour emergency service and breakdown repairs.
4. Parts Sales: Sale of OEM and aftermarket parts for all makes and models of forklifts and material handling equipment.
5. Safety Training: OSHA-required operator training for forklifts and MEWPs including operator certification classes and train-the-trainer programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mid-Ohio Forklifts is a full-service material handling equipment dealer operating from Akron, Ohio since 1966. The company sells new and pre-owned forklifts from brands including Hyundai, Komatsu, and Big Joe, rents equipment on daily/weekly/monthly terms, and provides maintenance, parts, OSHA-compliant operator training, and 24-hour emergency repair services to commercial and industrial customers in northern and central Ohio.

Product overview

Mid-Ohio Forklifts is a full-service forklift and material handling equipment dealership operating since 1966. The company offers a portfolio of new and pre-owned forklifts from major brands including Hyundai, Komatsu, and Big Joe, alongside complementary equipment such as Genie aerial lifts and booms, Advance sweepers and scrubbers, Columbia burden carriers, and dock equipment. They provide a complete lifecycle offering including sales, rentals, parts, service (including 24/7 emergency repair and planned maintenance programs), and OSHA-compliant operator safety training. The company serves the Akron and Northeast Ohio area as a dealer, not a manufacturer, and does not offer a software platform or API-based product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hyundai Forklifts New Hyundai forklifts including electric sit-down (3- and 4-wheel), electric narrow aisle stand-up, and internal combustion indoor/outdoor lift trucks, sold through an authorized Hyundai dealer relationship for businesses needing material handling equipment.
• Komatsu Forklifts New Komatsu forklifts including electric, narrow aisle, IC cushion tire, and IC pneumatic tire models, offered as an authorized Komatsu dealer for industrial customers requiring durable lift trucks with lower operational costs.
• Big Joe Electric Forklifts Electric forklifts, pallet trucks, order pickers, and stackers marketed as low-maintenance, reliable units with programmable reduced speeds for precision and safety in warehouses and distribution centers.
• Used Forklifts Pre-owned forklifts inspected and ready for various material handling applications, offered for purchase at competitive prices for budget-conscious business buyers.
• Pallet Trucks & Jacks Manual, semi-electric, and electric pallet trucks for moving and lifting palletized loads in warehouses and distribution facilities.
• Batteries & Chargers Industrial forklift batteries and chargers, including new, used, and rental options, sold to support electric forklift fleets.
• Genie Aerial Lifts & Booms Articulating booms, telescopic booms, and scissor lifts for hard-to-reach work areas and elevated positioning, sold to construction and industrial buyers.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hyundai Material HandlingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMid-Ohio Forklifts is an authorized dealer for Hyundai forklifts including IC forklifts and electric forklifts. Hyundai products are known for durability, superior design, and backed by industry-leading warranties.
• Komatsu ForkliftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Komatsu forklift dealer offering the full line of Komatsu forklifts including electric, narrow aisle, IC cushion, and IC pneumatic tire models. Komatsu products feature exclusive tandem pump design.
• Big Joe ForkliftscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized Big Joe dealer in Northeast Ohio. Big Joe manufactures electric forklifts with over 60 years of experience, known for low maintenance costs and reliability. Products include straddle stackers, counterbalanced stackers, reach stackers, and picker trucks.
• GeniecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Genie aerial lifts and booms including articulating booms and telescopic booms for various industrial applications.
• Columbia VehiclesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for Columbia burden and personnel carriers used for material and personnel transport in industrial settings.
• Nilfisk AdvancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAkron dealer for Advance sweepers and scrubbers. Advance products include ride-on and walk-behind scrubbers and sweepers for warehouse and commercial floor cleaning applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MH Equipment: Large multi-state material handling equipment dealer offering forklifts, aerial lifts, fleet management, parts, and service. Directly comparable as an authorized dealer for multiple OEMs serving warehouse and manufacturing customers.
• Wiese USA: National material handling and warehouse solutions dealer offering forklifts, aerial lifts, racking, and integrated warehouse solutions. Comparable as a multi-OEM authorized dealer pursuing similar warehouse and manufacturing accounts with recurring service revenue.
• Atlas Companies: Multi-brand material handling and crane dealer offering sales, service, parts, and rentals across multiple U.S. regions. Comparable as a full-service dealer for forklifts and aerial equipment serving industrial customers with similar revenue streams.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Equipment Corporation: Major U.S. forklift manufacturer with an extensive company-owned dealer network. Comparable as a vertically integrated competitor that competes both as an OEM and through direct dealer relationships in the same Northeast Ohio territory.
• Toyota Material Handling Systems: Toyota's material handling division sells forklifts through an authorized dealer network that overlaps Mid-Ohio's Northeast Ohio service area. Comparable as a competitor brand whose dealers pursue the same warehouse/manufacturing accounts.
• Yale/Chase Material Handling: Hyster-Yale group's dealer network sells forklifts, parts, and fleet management services to industrial customers. Comparable as an OEM-backed dealer competing in the same Northeast Ohio warehouse and manufacturing segments.
• Raymond Corporation: Major forklift and material handling system manufacturer with a national dealer network. Comparable as an OEM with overlapping warehouse and distribution-center customers, competing for the same lift-truck, narrow-aisle, and service contracts.

Regional players

• Cleveland Brothers Equipment: Heavy equipment and material handling dealer primarily serving Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Comparable as a multi-OEM authorized dealer with sales, rental, service, and parts, but operating in an adjacent regional footprint.
• Carter Machinery: Authorized Caterpillar dealer offering heavy equipment sales, rental, parts, and service across the mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a multi-line industrial equipment dealer with a similar full-service dealer model, though heavier on construction/mining equipment.
• NITCO (National Industrial Trucking Co.): Independent forklift dealer group serving parts of the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Comparable as a regional multi-brand authorized dealer with sales, rental, parts, and service for the same warehouse and manufacturing customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MidOhioForklift
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCN13g9GVpFIHIhYoBlF6dfA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Mid-Ohio-Forklifts-Inc-307999516014760
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-ohio-forklifts-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Mid-Ohio Forklifts