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- 27 Nov 2025 ( #1258 )
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UgoWork named on two prestigious lists
UgoWork named on two prestigious lists

UgoWork named on Deloitte Tech’s Fast 500 

Quebec, Canada

Canadian lithium-ion energy solutions provider for the materials handling sector UgoWork has been named on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list and Canada’s Technology Fast 50 program.

UgoWork ranked 133rd on the Technology Fast 500 where eligibility requires a company own intellectual property or proprietary technology which contributes significantly to operating revenues, have current year revenues of a minimum USD5 million and a growth rate of 50% or greater.

On Canada’s Technology Fast 50, UgoWork was ranked 39th.

UgoWork CEO and president Philippe Beauchamp says: “This recognition carries special meaning for us because it reflects the trust our customers continue to place in our team and our solutions”.

Still names exclusive MH distributor in South Africa

Johannesburg, South Africa

A Square Forklift named exclusive Still dealer in South Africa
A Square Forklift named exclusive Still dealer in South Africa

A Square Forklift has been named the as exclusive distributor of STILL materials handling equipment in South Africa.

A Square Forklift is a division of Bidvest Commercial Products which is the exclusive distributor for Unicarriers materials handling products throughout South Africa.

A Square Forklift, a Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) company, offers forklift sales, rentals and servicing.

It carries STILL, Nichiyu and Nlifter forklifts as well as Bravi platforms.

Intella Parts Company opens larger new headquarters

Michigan, United States

Intella Parts Company opens new headquarters
Intella Parts Company opens new headquarters

Michigan-based supplier of materials handling equipment parts Intella Parts Company has opened its new corporate headquarters and distribution warehouse in Holland, Michigan.

The company says its new 11,000 sqft. (1,022sqm) building gives it space to continue growing its customer base through the US, Canada and Latin America.

“This is an important milestone for our company,” says Marcel VandenTop, Intella’s owner and founder. “This facility helps our employees stay productive, allows us to be more efficient when we manage inventory and process orders, and gives us plenty of room for growth.”

Intella Parts specialises in parts for Hyster, Yale, Toyota and Cat forklifts.

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"Key words for success are change management, involvement of top management, and focus on people. Specific to the project, start not with full scope but begin and create momentum, and keep improving.
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