Steven Greenawalt

Alta Lift Truck Services Inc has acquired the assets of Detroit Forklift. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Steven Greenawalt, Alta Lift Truck president and owner, says the acquisition will give his company a greater service capacity in south eastern Michigan.

"Alta's continued growth has been supported by our loyal customers and associates and we're excited to welcome Detroit Forklift's associates and diverse customer base to solidify our leading position as a materials handling equipment and services supplier in Metro Detroit," he adds.

Detroit Forklift was established in 1984 and, according to Alta Lift Truck, has a reputation in the Metro Detroit area for its dedication to customers and thorough, educated, service staff.

Under the agreement, Alta will retain many of their employees and assets.
Alta Lift Truck was founded by Greenawalt in 1984 and has nine Michigan locations including branches in Romulus, Sterling Heights, Wixom and Saginaw. Besides providing new, used and rental forklifts to Michigan, Alta also distributes and services tuggers, walkie trucks, personnel carriers, trailers, racking systems and other warehouse solutions.

The company last year received a "Dealer of Excellence" award - its eighth - from Yale Material Handling.