NorthWest's new facility near Yakima

NorthWest Handling Systems, a long-time Crown Equipment Corporation forklift dealer, has opened a new facility near Yakima, Washington to meet the growing needs of new and existing customers. The facility, NorthWest's sixth in the Pacific Northwest, strengthens Crown's service and support of customers in the region.
 
"The Yakima Valley, which is known for its vibrant agriculture base, has also been gradually growing into a strong supply hub with a number of distribution centres now calling the region home," says Kevin Martin, branch manager. "Our agriculture and supply chain customers need durable equipment and advanced technology that helps them accomplish business goals and provide a flexible platform for continued growth."
 
The facility, located at Union Gap, will provide customers with a complete selection of materials handling technologies, products and services. The location also offers a training area where customers can participate in Crown's training programs.
 
"NorthWest Handling Systems has been a dependable Crown partner for many years," says Jim Mozer, senior vice president, Crown Equipment. "They've grown into a strong brand ambassador for our company and an even stronger proponent for our customers' evolving needs."

Mozer adds that NorthWest president Jim Franck and his team have been honoured numerous times with Crown's highest honour, the James F. Dicke Pioneer Award, for outstanding achievements in sales and customer satisfaction. "They have demonstrated a commitment to providing customers with the right material handling equipment and technology to help control costs, improve safety and enhance energy efficiency."

Since 1971, NorthWest Handling Systems has been a leading full-line materials handling distributor in the Pacific Northwest.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the dealership has branches in Spokane, Washington; Anchorage, Alaska; and Portland and Eugene, Oregon.