TVH Australasia acquires Robco Parts Masters

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- 15 Jul 2004 ( #166 ) - BRISBANE, Australia
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Parts company TVH Australasia has acquired Robco Parts Masters in an expansion of its product range and customer service capabilities.
In an exclusive interview, TVH Australasia chief executive Steve Cunliffe told Forkliftaction.com News the acquisition was settled this week.
However, he would not reveal the financial details of the deal.
Robco, a specialist in spare parts for electric forklifts and pallet jacks, was established in 1991 by former forklift mechanic Rob Bruce.
Cunliffe said Bruce had joined TVH's operations as part of the acquisition and would work to develop and expand the company's spare parts business for electric forklifts and pallet jacks.
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