IMH's Rockford facility

Illinois Material Handling (IMH), a member of Wolter Group LLC, has been appointed as the authorised Linde forklift dealer in Northern Illinois, with locations in Bolingbrook and Rockford. The company has a long and successful history representing the Linde forklift brand through its Wisconsin Lift Truck division and is excited to expand this offering into the Chicago metro and Rockford, Illinois markets through IMH.

Linde will join the IMH line-up of Doosan, Jungheinrich, Mitsubishi and Mariotti, among others.

The KION Group ranks as the second-largest industrial truck manufacturer in the world. Its brand company, Linde, offers LP, diesel and electric forklifts, pallet trucks, order pickers, reach trucks and tow tractors, with capacities ranging from 3,000 lb. (1,360 kg) to 36,000 lb. (16,300 kg).

"Technology continues to be a driving force in the materials handling industry. As we look to the future, we're dedicated to positioning ourselves to offer the most advanced forklifts and material handling equipment on the market to better serve the needs of our customers. We're excited to further build our relationship with a global market leader that continues to drive innovation within our industry," says Jerry Weidmann, president of Wolter Group LLC.

Linde products are distinguished by their innovative industrial technology, energy efficiency and reduced operating costs, allowing up to a 40% savings compared to other brands. Not only does Linde offer the lowest total cost of ownership, their equipment is built for durability and performance in the toughest applications, he explains.

"The Linde forklift brand is a powerful addition to our offerings in the Illinois market. We know the equipment well and look forward to showcasing what the line can accomplish for our Illinois customers," Weidmann adds.

Wolter Group LLC consists of Illinois Material Handling, Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., Ellis Systems, Wolter Power Systems, and Fleet Services. Through its businesses, Wolter Group LLC provides parts, rentals, service, training and sales of new and used forklifts, aerial lifts, industrial engines and generators, filing and material storage systems, automated materials handling solutions as well as fleet management services.

The Wolter Group has over 360 employees, with an average tenure of 17 years of service.