Techlift is now the largest independent Quebec-owned dealer in the materials handling equipment industry, after completing the acquisition of competitor Équipements EMU.

It has also announced it will roll out the Heli brand at its new branches.

Équipements EMU offers a range of materials handling equipment from pallet trucks to 100,000 lbs. (45,359kg) capacity forklifts, as well as warehouse optimisation.

“With this transaction, Techlift has achieved its goal ahead of schedule: becoming Quebec’s leader in forklifts and handling equipment by 2030,” the business states. 

“The company will continue to pursue strategic acquisitions and maintain its growth strategy, aiming to build the largest network of handling equipment dealers in the country.”

The acquisition more than doubles the workforce of Techlift to in excess of 230 employees, including 100 field technicians.

Guillaume Joyal, president of Techlift, a Heli distributor in Canada, says the company is proud to be expanding its network through the acquisition.

“This means being closer to our clients, simplifying access to our services, and making Heli equipment available throughout our network in Quebec,” he adds.

Techlift says Heli has been its leading products for nearly 20 years.