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Raymond West and Toyota Lift Northwest join forces

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Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions and Toyota Lift Northwest announced that effective immediately, they have joined forces, marking the formal integration of the Pacific Northwest’s two material handling equipment companies into a unified entity. This strategic alliance aims to leverage the strengths of both organizations to deliver comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions for their existing and future clients.

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James Wilcox

James Wilcox, CEO of Raymond West, will spearhead this initiative, while Dr. Ashwini Wankhede will remain President and Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Lift Northwest.

“The joining of Raymond West and Toyota Lift Northwest brings together the expertise, resources, and market presence of two iconic material handling brands,” said James Wilcox. “Our combined efforts will enhance our capacity to deliver an unparalleled value proposition and set the standard for our clients in that whatever they need, the problem or challenge they have in their facility with material handling, we have the solution to Store, Move, and Optimize their operations.”

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Dr. Ashwini Wankhede

“Our core values are completely aligned with those of Raymond West, and providing customers with integrated material handling solutions remains at the forefront,” said Dr. Ashwini Wankhede. “By leveraging strengths from both organizations, we are confident to dominate the market and provide customers with consistent services along the entire Northwest corridor.”

Raymond West, with 75 years of history, and Toyota Lift, with 57 years, are poised to create a formidable market presence, projected to exceed $1 billion in revenue. With a combined workforce of more than 1,600 employees and an extensive network of 29 service locations across the West Coast, the newly unified entity is primed to exceed client needs and expectations.

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