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Built to Perform. Designed to Work Together.
For over 95 years, The Raymond Corporation has built a reputation based on top-notch product quality and reliability and exceptional customer service. We design and build the best electric lift trucks in the business.
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We provide technologies, systems and solutions that bring day-to-day warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. And we support customers with a network of skilled services unmatched in the industry.
Our innovations in energy savings, space utilization, ergonomics, manufacturing quality and fleet optimization combined with our best-in-class products and services work together to increase efficiency and lower costs throughout your material handling operations.
A Single Source You Know and Trust
When you partner with Raymond, you’re also collaborating with the industry’s most experienced and trusted material handling network with more than 100 key Sales and Service Center locations across North America.
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As more than forklift dealers, our network has been strategically constructed to provide the support, knowledge and resources you need to improve efficiencies, uptime and overall productivity throughout your operations.
Our uniquely integrated network ensures consistency of service and support and allows our professionals and technicians to mobilize quickly to recommend and implement the best solutions for your business challenges.
Highlights of Raymond's Innovations in Material Handling
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Small-town Roots Grow to World-class Success
From a small village in central New York to the farthest corners of the world, The Raymond Corporation's world-class success began when George Raymond Sr. purchased a foundry in the village of Greene, New York, in 1922. With an eye for innovation and a vision for the future, George Raymond surrounded himself with talented employees who revolutionized the material handling industry.
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The Double-faced Wooden Pallet
It began with the design and patent for the wooden pallet in 1939 — what we now know as a double-faced wooden pallet. -
Hydraulic Hand Lift Truck
On Nov. 7, 1939, George Raymond, Sr. and employee William House were granted a patent for the first hydraulic hand pallet truck, which was to be used in unison with the double-faced wooden pallet. -
The First Narrow Aisle Truck
In 1949, Christian D. Gibson began work designing the first narrow aisle truck. George Raymond Sr. and Christian D. Gibson were granted a patent for the power-driven, narrow aisle material handling truck in 1951 — pioneering the narrow aisle concept. -
Narrow Aisle Principles of Design
The Lyon-Raymond Model 700 SpaceMaker truck was the first electric, narrow aisle lift truck. It was able to work in aisles less than 7 feet wide. Designed without a counterbalancing chassis, the vehicle preserved its gravitational integrity by straddling the pallet with baselegs, the basic principle for all narrow aisle trucks from that point on. This truck made The Lyon-Raymond Corporation the undisputed leader in the material handling industry. -
Very Narrow Aisle Beginnings
Raymond introduced very narrow aisle to North America in the 1970s with the first Swing-Reach® truck. -
Technological Advancements
As technology rapidly improved, The Raymond Corporation launched the first microprocessor-controlled lift truck in North America in 1986. -
Ergonomic Designs Enhance Operation
Raymond is an ergonomic leader in the world of material handling. The ergonomically advanced control handle was introduced by The Raymond Corporation in 1991. It allows the operator to execute all the functions of a lift truck with one hand. -
AC Power
Raymond introduced the first AC-powered Reach-Fork® truck built in North America in 2001, on the 50th anniversary of the first narrow aisle truck. AC power improves productivity, increases work done per battery charge and significantly reduces maintenance costs. -
Hydrogen Fuel Cells in Material Handling
In partnership with hydrogen fuel cell manufacturers and our customers, The Raymond Corporation began the research and development of the application of fuel cells to battery-powered lift trucks in 2007, and developed the industry's first fuel cell-compatible orderpicker truck. -
Forklift Fleet Management
In 2008, Raymond introduced iWAREHOUSE, the industry's most comprehensive forklift fleet management system. Like our world-class lift trucks, we strive to continuously improve our optimization solutions to deliver greater efficiencies and cost savings to our customers. In 2016 we introduced iWAREHOUSE Evolution, a scalable telematics platform that allows features to be easily added or removed to suit your business needs—from essential forklift fleet management to maintenance tracking, remote service dispatch, labor management tools and custom consulting services. -
Lithium-ion Powered Forklifts
In 2017, The Raymond Corporation introduced its first lift truck powered by a Lithium-ion battery. The Lithium-ion technology reflects Raymond’s commitment to alternative energy solutions that can enhance efficiency and productivity in a customer’s demanding warehouse application. -
Integrated Technology
Also in 2017, Raymond introduced its Integrated Technologies to create the next generation of lift trucks. A Multifunction Color Touchscreen Display, built into the control system of the truck, simplifies the day-to-day challenges of everyone in a warehouse. Providing real-time truck data with invaluable insights to benefit operators, managers, technicians and everyone in-between. -
Virtual Reality Simulator
In 2018, Raymond debuted its Virtual Reality Simulator. A complement and supplement to training programs, the VR Simulator puts operators on the actual lift trucks they’ll be using for enhanced confidence. It is a unique training tool that can simplify everything from hiring to teaching to developing employees for enhanced performance and efficiency.
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