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Honors & Achievements

Every honor and achievement tell a story of quality and operational excellence. These recent recognitions are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and impact our people make every day.
Committed to Operational Excellence
Frost & Sullivan Recognition

Frost & Sullivan named Hyster-Yale Materials Handling its 2026 North American Material Handling Company of the Year, recognizing our innovation in automation, electrification and connected technologies, along with our focused customer care philosophy.

Manufacturing Leadership Award

In the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership awards, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling was named a finalist in the Business Model Transformation category. The award honors the company’s commitment to simplifying automated lift truck accessibility and adoption through its automation portfolio.

Environmental Steward

The Greenville, NC plant has been recognized by the State of North Carolina as an Environmental Steward. This prestigious designation honors a wide range of sustainability initiatives the plant has implemented to minimize environmental impact.

EcoVadis Rating

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling earned a Bronze medal in the EcoVadis sustainability assessment in 2025. The EcoVadis rating is a sustainability assessment that evaluates a company’s performance in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement

Investors in People

Since 1998, the company has collaborated with Investors in People across multiple EMEA locations to demonstrate its commitment to continuously developing people and practices. This framework validates our dedication to empowering employees to achieve business goals.

Great Place to Work Certified

The Hyster-Yale India facility has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ from January 2025 to January 2026. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture built on trust, collaboration, and employee well-being.

 
People Making a Difference
Strategic Leadership Excellence

Justin Byma, Vice President of Global Product Management and Strategy, was honored as a 2026 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive for his outstanding leadership in shaping global product strategy and focus on solving customer challenges.

Women in Supply Chain Trailblazer

Nancy Pinto, Director of Sales and Operations Planning, has been selected as a Trailblazer in the 2025 Women in Supply Chain awards. This distinction recognizes women leaders with over 10 years of supply chain and logistics experience who continue to shape the future of these industries.

Pro to Know Leader in Excellence

Kelly Smith, Vice President of Finance for the Americas, has been selected as a Leader in Excellence in the 2025 Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know awards. This accolade honors industry leaders with over a decade of experience in supply chain and logistics who have made significant contributions to the field.

Rainmaker

Steven LaFevers, Vice President, Global Emerging Technology (now President,Technology Solutions), has been named a 2024 Rainmaker by DC Velocity. This recognition honors LaFevers’ for his accomplishments at the company, most notably building the Emerging Technology division from the ground up.

From customer-centric advancements to cutting-edge green energy solutions, our brands are globally acclaimed for delivering progressive technologies and transformative results.