Florida Lift Systems, Inc. joins AICHI family as a Certified Dealer.

TAMPA, Fla. – Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. (TMHU), Inc. selected Florida Lift Systems, Inc. as one of 15 key dealers offering the company's new line-up of Aichi, a Toyota Industries Company, aerial work platforms to the U.S. market. Aichi's product line, including scissor lifts, crawler and wheeled boom lifts, is designed specifically to meet a wide range of indoor and outdoor needs.

Florida Lift Systems, Inc. was selected based on its excellence servicing of the industrial equipment industry, providing customers with top support in sales and rentals. Florida Lift Systems, Inc. contributed to TMHU's high customer satisfaction index average of 92 percent. The company also operates a location in Winter Haven and Orlando.

"Florida Lift Systems, Inc. was chosen to support the roll-out of the Aichi product line to Tampa, Orlando, and Winter Haven, because of its proven track record in supporting local businesses' needs," said Shankar Basu, president and CEO, TMHU. "Florida Lift Systems, Inc. will be a valuable resource for rental businesses and construction, painting and other professionals seeking aerial lifts."

"We are honored to be among the distinguished list of inaugural Toyota Aichi dealers," said Jeff Fischer, president of Florida Lift Systems, Inc. "With the addition of Aichi's line-up including two models of scissor lifts ranging from approximately 20- to 26-feet high, two wheeled-boom lift models and four models ISR-Series crawler boom lifts, we are offering the market an extensive product portfolio, coupled with one of the best product warranties in the industry."

Florida Lift Systems has served the industry for 56 years and is an exclusive distributor for Toyota forklift and material handling products and Toyota construction equipment.

Florida Lift Systems offers a wide array of handling and storage products along with parts and award-winning service. All services and products may be financed through FLS.

About Aichi, A Toyota Industries Company

Since its founding in 1962, Aichi has worked tirelessly to improve work environments in cooperation with its customers to create safer, more efficient and comfortable work sites for industries such as the utility, communication, construction and other industries.

The company has worked closely with its customers to improve job site methods by creating more efficient equipment tailored to each industry. Toyota Aichi dealers offer industry-leading support in every area of service, including parts, maintenance, financing, rentals and accessories. For more information on Aichi products, please visit www.toyota-construction.com or call 1-800-852-0024.

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Celebrating more than 40 years of established operations in the United States, Irvine, Calif.-based Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., (TMHU) has been the No. 1 selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002 and currently offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. Built on a reputation of excellence, Toyota remains popular due to its quality, reliability and durability. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota's world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including TIEM. Most of the Toyota lift trucks, including the 8-Series, sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM.

Toyota's commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-eight authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 190 dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and Certified Used lift trucks, parts, service and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.