Infiniti Handling Systems - New Forklifts - Used Forklifts - Service - Rentals - Parts - New York - Long Island

Thank you for visiting our company website. While you are here, let me give you a history lesson on Infiniti Handling Systems.

In 1997, 3 individuals in Ozone Park, Queens, New York formed Nissan Lift of New York, Inc.. Each member had different roles in this industry. Together as one company, they could combine their strengths into one unit, Nissan Lift of New York, Inc. As the company name suggests, we started as the exclusive Nissan Forklift dealer covering the five boroughs of New York City and Long Island. They started small as most startups begin, but quickly began to grow and expand with their hard work, dedication and a strong client base. The three owners still run the business, actively involved in the day-to-day activities.

Then, in 1999, due to our success in expanding and resurrecting Nissan Forklift’s market share in the New York City Metro area, we were awarded the territory for Nissan Forklift in the Lower New York State area, covering all of Westchester, Hudson Valley and up to Albany. With this much larger area to cover, we purchased an existing forklift company to complete our expansion into the area, in Middletown, NY. With this purchase, we almost doubled our workforce overnight. Today, we still operate there, and have expanded the building due to growth in the area and our company.

In 2000, after 3 years of “bulging at the seams” in our first location in Queens, we move a few blocks to a larger facility, with more room for our growth.

In 2002, we were approached by Daewoo Forklift America. After reviewing the strengths of this forklift company, we were awarded the dealership for Daewoo America in the following areas; New York City’s 5 boroughs, Westchester and Long Island. Much like our company, and because of strong dealerships like ourselves, Daewoo grew & expanded and in 2007 changed it name to reflect its new owner, Doosan Infracore America, or Doosan Forklift. Doosan is a very large company with offices on 5 continents and revenues in the billions.

Over the next five years, our company grew at an alarming rate, almost a 12% average annual growth rate, far exceeding our competitors. This was due to our excellent staff, strong product offerings, and loyal customers.

In 2007, we had quite a year.

First, our Queens location was far to small to continue to operate out of and we located a building 20 minutes further west in Garden City, NY. In late 2007, we closed on the building and moved in a few months later. This building tripled our size and will allow us to grow at a much larger rate with out holdback. By early 2009, we will complete our full renovation of the building and have a grand opening to all clients and vendors who have helped us grow over the years.

Second, another manufacturer of lift trucks, CLARK Forklifts, approached us. CLARK had invented the “forklift” in 1917 and at one time had market share of 33%. That meant that 1 in 3 forklifts sold was a CLARK forklift. After a few meetings between management and CLARK, we were awarded the dealership for Long Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties. While CLARK no longer has 33% market share, neither does any manufacturer at this point, CLARK continues to be a market leader with its broad range of products.

And third, we changed our name from Nissan Lift of New York, Inc. to Infiniti Handling Systems. We did this for the most obvious reason; to accurately reflect our growing business and diversity with all manufacturers of lift trucks.

Throughout the years, just because we had offices in New York, never meant we did not do business in New Jersey as well. In fact, we do a tremendous amount of business in NJ; almost 10% of total revenue comes from NJ. And because of this, and our strong growth with Doosan Forklift, Doosan has awarded us additional territory. In May of 2008, we were granted additional territory as the authorized Doosan Forklift dealer in Bergen, Passaic, Morris and Sussex Counties in New Jersey & Rockland and Orange County in New York. Our plans to support this additional territory include opening our 3rd facility by the fall of 2008.

As this website demonstrates, we do more than just sell new forklifts. A large portion our business is pre-owned used forklifts. Whether the economy is sluggish, the client doesn’t have enough money for a new forklift or the client is a light user, a pre-owned, used forklift may be the best choice.

Many clients do not need purchase a forklift and only need it for a short amount time. Rentals can be the best solution and calling us for your next rental should be your only option.

We built our business on servicing the client. Whether you purchased your forklift from us or not, we can service your equipment. Call our service departments to find out more.

Service your own equipment? No problem. Our experienced part department in each location can help you source and locate the exact part you need. Give us a try; we will not let you down!

I could go on and on about how great this company is. But I wont, that’s what this website is for. I think its time you call us to really learn about why we are so proud and how we can make your company more efficient in the materials handling section.

If you have any questions or comments about our company, practices, etc., please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for reading and we look forward to your business!

Best regards,

Paul Derderian
VP, Sales/Marketing
P: 845-343-0641.
E: pderderian@ihslift.com