ITA reports 4th-consecutive year of record-breaking forklift sales

摘要

FORKLIFT TRUCK SALES in North America continue an unprecedented increase, with 2018 marking the fourth-consecutive year of historic growth. According to a report from the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), more than a quarter million units were sold, representing a 2.8% increase from 2017. Year-end forklift truck sales of 260,180 included Classes 1 through 5, each of which grew. Electric and internal combustion truck sales grew at similar rates, showing annual increases of 2.8% and 2.7%, respectively. Overall, electric products accounted for approximately 64% of last year's market.