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'''Manitou''' is a French manufacturing company, founded in 1953, in xxxx in France.
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'''Manitou''' is a French manufacturing company, founded in 1953, in Ancenis in France.
 
They manufacture [[Forklift]]s and [[Aerial work platform]]s (Scissor lift) & (MEWP)s.
  
They manufacture [[Forklift]]s and [[Aerial work platform]]s (Scissor lift) & (MEWP)s.
   
   
 
==History time line==
  
==History time line==
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{{Cleanup}}
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From 1953 to 1989
  
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* 1953 : Creation of "BRAUD & FAUCHEUX"
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* 1958 : Marcel Braud imagines the first rough-terrain forklift truck, launched under the MANITOU brand.
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* 1969 : 10,000th truck sold.
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* 1970 : Start of Manitou's international expansion.
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* 1972 : Sales partnership agreement for the distribution of Toyota industrial [[forklift]]s in France.
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* 1972 : Manitou (Site Lift) Limited formed in the UK as the first overseas subsidiary of the Manitou company. A depot was opened at Avenger Close in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
   
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* 1975 : Manitou (Site Lift) Ltd relocates to Mayflower Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
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1953 : Creation of BRAUD & FAUCHEUX
  
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1958 : Marcel BRAUD imagines the first rough-terrain forklift truck, launched under the MANITOU brand.
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* 1981 : Launch of the first [[telescopic forklift]] truck models
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* 1984 : Manitou shares are listed on the on the Paris Stock Exchanges unlisted securities market.
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* 1989 : 1st MLT MANISCOPIC designed for the [[agricultural]] market
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* 1989 : Initial telescopic forklift truck sales in agriculture
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* 1991 : Takeover of LOC MANUTENTION and enlargement of its warehousing equipment operations.
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* 1995 : Development of activities in aerial platforms for personnel and in truck-mounted forklifts.
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* 1995 : Establishment of a joint venture with Toyota for the manufacture of industrial forklift trucks for European market.
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* 2003 : Expansion of manufacturing facilities in the United States and Italy
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* 2004 : MANITOU celebrates the release of its 200,000th rough-terrain forklift truck by changing its logo.
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* 2004 : Form partnerships agreement with Gehl (United States) for Industrial and commercial applications.
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* 2005 : Setting up of subsidiaries in China and Australia.
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* 2005 : Manitou UK Ltd adopted as new company name in place of Manitou (Site Lift) Ltd, for UK distributor.
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* 2006 : Madame Andrée BRAUD, founder of MANITOU passed away on the 1st of April.
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* 2007 : Opening of a new Spare Parts Center for Europe.
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* 2008 : Began purchasing [[Gehl]], deal not closed until 2011. Includes the [[Owatanna|Mustang]] brand as well.
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* 2012 : Signed strategic alliance with [[Yanmar]]. Manitou will sell [[compact excavator]]s built by Yanmar under the ''Gehl'' and ''Mustang'' brands, and supply Yanmar with [[Skid-steer loader]]s and compact track loaders to be sold under the ''Yanmar'' brand. Manitou had previously sourced compact excavators and all-wheel steer loaders from the [[Wacker Neuson Group]].<ref>http://www.mustangmfg.com/NewsandEvents/CurrentNews/12-01-31/Manitou_and_Yanmar_Announce_Key_Strategic_Alliance.aspx</ref>
   
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==Product Range==
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1969 : 10,000th truck sold.
  
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[[Image:Manitou_MT1435SL..jpg|thumb]]
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:10,000th truck sold.
  
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[[Image:Manitou_MLT_634-120_Fork_Grab_-_IMG_4748.jpg|thumb|A Manitou MLT 634-120 fitted with Fork and grab attachment]]
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[[Image:Manitou_MLT_627_turbo_-_IMG_4749.jpg|thumb|A Manitou MLT 627 turbo fitted with bulk handling bucket]]
   
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{{Dynamic list}}
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1970 : Start of the Group's international development.
  
   
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===Early Machines===
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1972 : Sales partnership agreement signed with TOYOTA for the distribution of TOYOTA industrial forklift trucks in France.
  
   
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* Manitou MB25 Forklift
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1981 : Launch of the first telescopic forklift truck models
  
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* Manitou 633-120LS Telscopic handler
   
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{{Expand Section|date=June 2011}}
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1984 : MANITOU shares are introduced on the unlisted securities market on the Paris Stock Exchange.
  
   
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===Current Range (post 2000)===
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Return ...
  
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[[File:Manitou_MLT741-120_LSU_at_EofES_2010_-_IMG_0166.jpg|thumb|A [[Manitou MLT741-120 LSU]] seen at the [[East of England Show]]]]
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The Nineties
  
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;2008 Range
   
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*[[Manitou Twisco Range]]
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1989 : 1st MLT MANISCOPIC designed for the agricultural market
  
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** [[Manitou SLT415|SLT415]]
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** [[Manitou SLT415B|SLT415B]]
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** [[Manitou SLT420B|SLT420B]]
   
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*[[Manitou Buggiscopic Range]]
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1989 : Initial telescopic forklift truck sales in agriculture
  
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** [[Manitou BT420|BT420]]
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** [[Manitou BT425|BT425]]
   
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*[[Manitou Agricultural Range]]
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1991 : Takeover of LOC MANUTENTION and enlargement of its warehousing equipment operations.
  
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** [[Manitou MLT523T|MLT523T]]
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** [[Manitou MLT627T|MLT627T]] - turbo
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** [[Manitou MLA628-120 LSU|MLA628-120 LSU]] - Articulated
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** [[Manitou MLT630|MLT630]]
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** [[Manitou MLT634|MLT634]]
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** [[Manitou MLT731|MLT731]]
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** [[Manitou MLT735|MLT735]]
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** [[Manitou MLT741|MLT741]]
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** [[Manitou MLT741-120 LSU|MLT741-120 LSU]]
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** [[Manitou MLT742HT LSU|MLT742HT LSU]]
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** [[Manitou MLT845|MLT845]]
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** [[Manitou MLT940|MLT940]]
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** [[Manitou MLT1035|MLT1035]]
   
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* [[Manitou Construction Range]]
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1995 : Development of activities in aerial platforms for personnel and in truck-mounted forklifts. Establishment of a joint venture with TOYOTA for the manufacture of industrial forklift trucks for Europe.
 
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** [[Manitou MT620|MT620]]
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** [[Manitou MT732|MT732]]
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** [[Manitou MT940|MT940]]
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** [[Manitou MT1030S|MT1030S]] & ST
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** [[Manitou MT1235S|MT1235S]] & ST
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** [[Manitou MT1435SL|MT1435SL]] & SLT
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** [[Manitou MT1435H|MT1435H]] & SLT ORH
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** [[Manitou MT1436R|MT1436R]]
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** [[Manitou MT1440|MT1440]]
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*** [[Manitou MT1440A|MT1440A]]
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*** [[Manitou MT1440EP|MT1440EP]]
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** [[Manitou MT1840|MT1840]]
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*** [[Manitou MT1840A|MT1840A]]
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*** [[Manitou MT1840EP|MT1840EP]]
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*** [[Manitou MT1840R|MT1840R]]
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** [[Manitou MY932|MY932]]
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** [[Manitou T1033|T1033]]
   
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* [[Manitou Heavy Lift Range]]
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Return ...
  
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** MHT860T
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Until today...
  
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** MHT7140T
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** MHT10120LT
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** MHT10160LT
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** MHT10210
   
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* [[Manitou Slewing M Series]] (400' rotation)
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2002 : Inauguration du Centre de Formation International à Ancenis.
  
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** MRT1432 - 13.8 m lift, 11.63 m reach 3.2 ton capacity
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** MRT1542
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** MRT1635
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** MRT1742
   
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* [[Manitou Slewing Privilege Range]] (continuous rotation)
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2003 : Expansion of industrial facilities in the United States and Italy
  
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** MRT1850P
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** MRT2150P
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** MRT2540P
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** MRT3050P
   
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* [[Manitou Backhoe Loader Range]]
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2004 : MANITOU celebrates the release of its 200,000th rough-terrain forklift truck by changing its logo. Industrial and commercial partnerships agreement with Gehl (United States).
  
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** [[Manitou MLB625B|MLB625B]]
   
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[[File:Manitou_telehandler_at_LAMMA_2013_IMG_6307.JPG|thumb|Articulated telehandler]]
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2005 : Renewal of MANITOU's ISO 9001 certification, 2005 version, by BVQI.
  
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* [[Manitou Teleporter Range]]
   
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* [[Manitou Attachment Range]]
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Setting up of two subsidiaries in China and Australia.
  
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* Buckets
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* forks
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* grabs
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* hoist
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* Jibs
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* lifting beam
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* Man basket
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* rotator
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* etc
   
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==See also==
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2006 : Madame Andrée BRAUD, founder of MANITOU passed away on the 1st of April.
  
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*[[List of Construction Plant Manufacturers]]
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*[[List of Engine Manufacturers]]
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*[[Glossary Index]]
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*[[Bobcat]]
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*[[Caterpillar]]
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*[[JCB]]
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*[[JLG Industries]]
   
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==References / sources==
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2007 : Opening of a new Spare Parts Center.
  
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* Manitou web site
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* [http://www.uk.manitou.com/en/tree-structure/presentation/presentation/the-history-of-manitou-uk-ltd.html Manitou UK history]
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* [[Earthmovers Magazine]]
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* [[LAMMA show]]
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* [[SED]]
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* [[Shows and Meets]]
   
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==External Links==
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Setting up of a representation office in Santiago di Chile.
 
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* [http://www.uk.manitou.com Manitou UK web site]
   
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{{Agricultural machinery}}
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{{Plant manufacturers}}
   
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[[Category:Manitou]]
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==Product Range==
  
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[[Category:Companies of France]]
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[[Category:Companies founded in 1953]]
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[[Category:Access platforms]]
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==See Also==
  
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[[Category:Agricultural machinery manufacturers]]
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==Links==
  
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[[Category:Brands]]
  
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[[Category:Companies]]
  
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[[Category:Companies of Europe]]
  
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[[Category:Companies based in France]]
  
 
[[Category:Construction plant manufacturers]]
  
[[Category:Construction plant manufacturers]]
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[[Category:Agricultural machinery manufacturers]]
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[[Category:Forklift truck manufacturers]]
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[[Category:Access platforms]]
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[[Category:Telescopic handler manufacturers]]
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[[Category:Forklifts]]
  
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[[Category:Telescopic Handlers]]
  
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[[Category:Manitou]]
  

Latest revision as of 22:14, 11 February 2018

Manitou MT1740SLT 1

Manitou is a French manufacturing company, founded in 1953, in Ancenis in France. They manufacture Forklifts and Aerial work platforms (Scissor lift) & (MEWP)s.


History time line

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  • 1953 : Creation of "BRAUD & FAUCHEUX"
  • 1958 : Marcel Braud imagines the first rough-terrain forklift truck, launched under the MANITOU brand.
  • 1969 : 10,000th truck sold.
  • 1970 : Start of Manitou's international expansion.
  • 1972 : Sales partnership agreement for the distribution of Toyota industrial forklifts in France.
  • 1972 : Manitou (Site Lift) Limited formed in the UK as the first overseas subsidiary of the Manitou company. A depot was opened at Avenger Close in Chandlers Ford, Hampshire.
  • 1975 : Manitou (Site Lift) Ltd relocates to Mayflower Close, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
  • 1981 : Launch of the first telescopic forklift truck models
  • 1984 : Manitou shares are listed on the on the Paris Stock Exchanges unlisted securities market.
  • 1989 : 1st MLT MANISCOPIC designed for the agricultural market
  • 1989 : Initial telescopic forklift truck sales in agriculture
  • 1991 : Takeover of LOC MANUTENTION and enlargement of its warehousing equipment operations.
  • 1995 : Development of activities in aerial platforms for personnel and in truck-mounted forklifts.
  • 1995 : Establishment of a joint venture with Toyota for the manufacture of industrial forklift trucks for European market.
  • 2003 : Expansion of manufacturing facilities in the United States and Italy
  • 2004 : MANITOU celebrates the release of its 200,000th rough-terrain forklift truck by changing its logo.
  • 2004 : Form partnerships agreement with Gehl (United States) for Industrial and commercial applications.
  • 2005 : Setting up of subsidiaries in China and Australia.
  • 2005 : Manitou UK Ltd adopted as new company name in place of Manitou (Site Lift) Ltd, for UK distributor.
  • 2006 : Madame Andrée BRAUD, founder of MANITOU passed away on the 1st of April.
  • 2007 : Opening of a new Spare Parts Center for Europe.
  • 2008 : Began purchasing Gehl, deal not closed until 2011. Includes the Mustang brand as well.
  • 2012 : Signed strategic alliance with Yanmar. Manitou will sell compact excavators built by Yanmar under the Gehl and Mustang brands, and supply Yanmar with Skid-steer loaders and compact track loaders to be sold under the Yanmar brand. Manitou had previously sourced compact excavators and all-wheel steer loaders from the Wacker Neuson Group.[1]

Product Range

Manitou MT1435SL.
Manitou MLT 634-120 Fork Grab - IMG 4748

A Manitou MLT 634-120 fitted with Fork and grab attachment

Manitou MLT 627 turbo - IMG 4749

A Manitou MLT 627 turbo fitted with bulk handling bucket

Early Machines

  • Manitou MB25 Forklift
  • Manitou 633-120LS Telscopic handler
Wiki This section requires expansion.

Current Range (post 2000)

Manitou MLT741-120 LSU at EofES 2010 - IMG 0166

A Manitou MLT741-120 LSU seen at the East of England Show

2008 Range
  • Manitou Twisco Range
    • SLT415
    • SLT415B
    • SLT420B
  • Manitou Buggiscopic Range
    • BT420
    • BT425
  • Manitou Agricultural Range
    • MLT523T
    • MLT627T - turbo
    • MLA628-120 LSU - Articulated
    • MLT630
    • MLT634
    • MLT731
    • MLT735
    • MLT741
    • MLT741-120 LSU
    • MLT742HT LSU
    • MLT845
    • MLT940
    • MLT1035
  • Manitou Construction Range
    • MT620
    • MT732
    • MT940
    • MT1030S & ST
    • MT1235S & ST
    • MT1435SL & SLT
    • MT1435H & SLT ORH
    • MT1436R
    • MT1440
      • MT1440A
      • MT1440EP
    • MT1840
      • MT1840A
      • MT1840EP
      • MT1840R
    • MY932
    • T1033
  • Manitou Heavy Lift Range
    • MHT860T
    • MHT7140T
    • MHT10120LT
    • MHT10160LT
    • MHT10210
  • Manitou Slewing M Series (400' rotation)
    • MRT1432 - 13.8 m lift, 11.63 m reach 3.2 ton capacity
    • MRT1542
    • MRT1635
    • MRT1742
  • Manitou Slewing Privilege Range (continuous rotation)
    • MRT1850P
    • MRT2150P
    • MRT2540P
    • MRT3050P
  • Manitou Backhoe Loader Range
    • MLB625B
Manitou telehandler at LAMMA 2013 IMG 6307

Articulated telehandler

  • Manitou Teleporter Range
  • Manitou Attachment Range
  • Buckets
  • forks
  • grabs
  • hoist
  • Jibs
  • lifting beam
  • Man basket
  • rotator
  • etc

See also

References / sources

External Links

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  1. ↑ http://www.mustangmfg.com/NewsandEvents/CurrentNews/12-01-31/Manitou_and_Yanmar_Announce_Key_Strategic_Alliance.aspx
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