Forklift Systems has joined the BYD network

BYD has announced a major expansion of its materials handling equipment dealership network across America.

The new dealerships in the BYD network are:

• Forklift Systems, serving the Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama markets. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and has locations in Birmingham, Alabama and Louisville, Kentucky.


• Big River Equipment Inc., serving Central and Eastern Iowa as well as Western Illinois. The company has three locations in Iowa: Bettendorf, Hiawatha, and Waterloo.


• LiftTruck Parts and Service Inc., serving Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. The company has two locations in Massachusetts, West Springfield and Brockton, Massachusetts

"Each of these dealerships bring decades of industry experience, a dedication to customer service, and values of integrity and accountability," says Terry Rains, director of BYD North America's Forklift Division. "Together, we can help customers get the job done with clean, efficient and affordable solutions."

China's BYD has 220,000 employees across the globe, including nearly 1,000 in North America.