Toyota Material Handling has suspended its LPG and LPG/Gasoline-powered models due to delays in obtaining a U.S. engine emissions certification.  The company will continue to manufacture electric, diesel, and heavy-duty forklifts during this suspension.

Industry sources say the annual requirement for the emissions certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CARB is why company officials chose to make this announcement.  TMH is actively working to resolve this issue and will seek alternative solutions wherever possible.

Meanwhile, these models are currently stockpiled at the Columbus, Indiana manufacturing facility until the certification process is resolved. Dealers are informing their customers, adjusting lease extensions, stock inventory, and looking at finding alternative solutions for their clients.

There is no word on how long this process will take and once the certification is obtained or sourcing alternative certified engine solutions are found, in order to resume the production of the IC models.