Honors & Achievements
Committed to Operational Excellence
EcoVadis Medal
In 2026, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling earned Bronze medal from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year. The rating places the company in the top 35% of businesses in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.
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.
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
2026 Women in Supply Chain
Tina Goodwin, Senior Director of Customer Success, was honored as a 2026 Trailblazer by Supply Chain and Demand Executive for her three decades of service in product development, financial services, fleet management and customer service.
2026 Pro to Know
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.
2025 Women in Supply Chain
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.
2025 Pro to Know
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.
2024 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.