The new location will offer parts, service and rentals.

Crown Equipment Corporation has announced the opening of a new Crown Lift Trucks facility to support customers in North Carolina's Raleigh and Durham areas.

The facility at 3070 Business Park Drive, Suite 108 in Raleigh, North Carolina will provide customers with a complete selection of Crown forklifts, design services and parts. Crown's InfoLink fleet management system, which enables fleet managers to wirelessly stay connected to their fleet and operators, will also be available.

Bill Wade, branch manager, Crown Lift Trucks, says the materials handling needs of customers in the area continue to grow "and we're looking forward to providing convenient access to quality products and knowledgeable personnel. We're excited to deepen our existing relationships and start new ones based on reliable products and responsive service."

The new Crown Lift Trucks location will feature a complete parts inventory, a full-service maintenance department, battery and charger service and rental fleets.

The facility marks Crown's fourth sales and service location to open this year. Crown also opened facilities near Richmond, Virginia; Akron, Ohio; and East Providence, Rhode Island.

Crown Equipment Corporation's global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore. It employs more than 12,000 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries.