The Taylor Group of Companies

What The Taylor Group of Companies does

The Taylor Group of Companies is a privately held industrial equipment conglomerate founded in 1927 and headquartered in Louisville, Mississippi. It operates as a holding entity overseeing 11 divisions that manufacture, distribute, finance, and service heavy-duty industrial equipment. The core manufacturing franchises include Taylor Machine Works (high-capacity forklifts and material handling equipment), Taylor Power Systems (industrial and emergency generators), Taylor Defense Products (US military equipment), Taylor Construction Equipment (excavators, loaders, and heavy machinery), CVS Ferrari (Italian-made reach stackers and forklifts), and Terberg Taylor Americas (a joint venture with Royal Terberg Group producing terminal tractors). Manufacturing is anchored at Louisville, Mississippi, with additional production in Italy via CVS Ferrari.

The company monetizes through multiple revenue streams: heavy equipment sales, parts and service (Sudden Service), equipment leasing and rental, logistics services for heavy haulage, and retail hardware/auto parts through Taylor's Tool & Supply (which operates as an ACE Hardware and NAPA Auto Parts dealer). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by 40+ US service locations, division-specific websites, and Taylor International for non-US markets. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments span industrial/manufacturing, construction, US military/defense, ports and terminal operations, logistics providers, and retail/consumer—served through the relevant division.

Revenue and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed. Financial stability is self-reported through continued multi-decade operation and ongoing investment in new divisions, joint ventures, and acquisition activity. Ownership is private with no public ticker or institutional investor disclosed in the input. The company's stated operating principles—Faith, Vision, and Work—frame community contribution and employee empowerment alongside product quality and customer service as core cultural pillars.

Name

The Taylor Group of Companies

Legal name

The Taylor Group Inc.

Website

https://ttgcompanies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Taylor Group of Companies is a privately held, Mississippi-based industrial equipment conglomerate founded in 1927 that manufactures and services heavy-duty forklifts, generators, military equipment, terminal tractors, and construction machinery through 11 divisions and 40+ US service locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336), All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH), Loading/Unloading & Transfer Equipment (Telescopic Conveyors, Loaders, Tipplers) (IMAHABAI), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Heavy equipment manufacturing
• Material handling equipment
• Industrial forklifts
• Construction machinery
• Terminal tractors

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices39 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Equipment Sales: Sale of heavy-duty forklifts, construction equipment, terminal tractors, and material handling equipment manufactured by Taylor divisions and partners.
2. Parts and Service: Sudden Service, Inc. provides comprehensive parts and service support for Taylor equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency for customers.
3. Emergency Generators: Taylor Power Systems sells industrial generators for emergency power solutions across various industries.
4. Equipment Leasing and Rental: Taylor Leasing & Rental provides flexible financing options for Taylor equipment including leasing and rental solutions tailored to customer budget and operational needs.
5. Logistics Services: Taylor Logistics specializes in transportation and handling of heavy equipment, providing comprehensive logistics solutions for equipment delivery.
6. Retail Sales: Taylor's Tool & Supply operates retail storefronts offering ACE Hardware products, NAPA Auto Parts, farming equipment, and outdoor powersports.
7. Defense/Military Equipment: Taylor Defense Products provides specialized equipment to the US military for mission-critical environments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Taylor Group of Companies manufactures, sells, and services heavy-duty industrial equipment through 11 specialized divisions. Core offerings include high-capacity forklifts and material handling equipment (Taylor Machine Works, CVS Ferrari), industrial emergency generators (Taylor Power Systems), military-grade equipment (Taylor Defense Products), construction machinery (Taylor Construction Equipment), terminal tractors (Terberg Taylor Americas joint venture), complemented by parts and service support (Sudden Service), equipment financing (Taylor Leasing & Rental), heavy equipment logistics (Taylor Logistics), and retail hardware/auto parts (Taylor's Tool & Supply).

Product overview

The Taylor Group of Companies is a conglomerate of industrial equipment companies organized as a platform of distinct divisions and subsidiaries, founded in 1927. The portfolio includes Taylor Machine Works (high-capacity forklifts and material handling equipment) as the core product, complemented by Taylor Power Systems (industrial generators), Taylor Defense Products (military equipment), Taylor Construction Equipment (heavy machinery), and Taylor Sudden Service (parts and service support). Additional divisions include Terberg Taylor Americas (terminal tractors, a joint venture with Royal Terberg Group), Taylor International (global equipment sales), Taylor Logistics (equipment transportation), Taylor Leasing & Rental (equipment financing), Taylor Tool & Supply (hardware and powersports retail), and CVS Ferrari (Italian material handling equipment manufacturer). The companies share common branding under the Taylor name while serving distinct market segments within heavy-duty industrial equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taylor Machine Works: Material handling equipment - high-capacity forklifts and heavy-duty machines for industrial applications
• Sudden Service
• Taylor Power Systems
• Taylor Defense Products
• Taylor Construction Equipment
• Terberg Taylor Americas
• Taylor International
• Taylor Logistics
• Taylor Leasing & Rental
• Taylor's Tool & Supply
• CVS Ferrari

Products and services

• Taylor Machine Works - High-Capacity Forklifts and Material Handling Equipment High-capacity forklifts and heavy-duty machines designed for demanding industrial material handling applications, known for innovation and reliability. Targeted at industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Sudden Service - Parts, Service & Repair

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Royal Terberg GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Royal Terberg Group to form Terberg Taylor Americas, combining expertise of both companies to provide innovative and robust terminal tractors for the American market. This partnership enables Taylor to expand its capabilities and global footprint in material handling solutions.
• CVS FerraricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Italian manufacturer CVS Ferrari for material handling equipment. CVS Ferrari is a leading manufacturer of reach stackers and forklifts known for innovative design and superior performance. Serves as Taylor's connection to Italian manufacturing expertise and European markets.
• ACE HardwarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor's Tool & Supply operates as an ACE Hardware dealer, offering a wide range of ACE Hardware products through its retail storefront in Louisville, MS.
• NAPA Auto PartscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTaylor's Tool & Supply operates as a NAPA Auto Parts dealer, offering automotive parts and supplies through its retail storefront in Louisville, MS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Konecranes: Global leader in lifting equipment and port solutions, including reach stackers, terminal tractors, and container handling equipment. Closely comparable to Terberg Taylor Americas and CVS Ferrari in port and intermodal handling applications.
• Kion Group: European-based intralogistics leader and parent of Linde Material Handling and STILL, offering forklifts, warehouse automation, and supply chain solutions. Direct competitor to Taylor Machine Works in forklifts and aftermarket services.
• Hyster-Yale Materials Handling: Pure-play designer and manufacturer of lift trucks and material handling equipment under the Hyster and Yale brands. Directly competes with Taylor Machine Works in the high-capacity forklift segment and shares the same enterprise industrial customer base.
• Toyota Material Handling: One of the largest global forklift OEMs with a broad product line spanning industrial trucks, parts, and service. Competes directly with Taylor Machine Works across nearly every forklift class and customer segment.
• Kalmar (Cargotec): Cargotec's port logistics brand offering terminal tractors, reach stackers, empty container handlers, and port automation. Directly competes with Terberg Taylor Americas and CVS Ferrari in the terminal tractor and port equipment market.

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Diversified manufacturer of lifting and material processing equipment including rough-terrain forklifts, port equipment, and aerial work platforms. Comparable to Taylor's heavy equipment and material handling portfolio across multiple use cases.
• Caterpillar: Largest US-based construction and heavy equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio including excavators, machinery, and power systems. Directly overlaps with Taylor Construction Equipment and Taylor Power Systems but is far broader and more global.
• Liebherr: Privately held global manufacturer of construction equipment, cranes, mining trucks, and material handling machinery. Comparable to Taylor across construction equipment, heavy material handling, and large-scale industrial machinery.
• Oshkosh Corporation: Manufacturer of specialty vehicles and equipment for defense, construction, and refuse markets. Comparable to Taylor Defense Products in military equipment supply and to Taylor Construction Equipment in specialized heavy machinery.
• Manitowoc Company: Manufacturer of crawler cranes, mobile cranes, and lifting equipment used in construction and infrastructure. Comparable to Taylor's defense crane applications and the broader heavy lifting equipment market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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