Kalmar is a foremost global provider of heavy-duty materials handling equipment and services to ports, intermodal traffic terminals and demanding industrial customers. With their market-leading line of Kalmar Terminal Tractors, precision engineered Kalmar Industrial Forklift Trucks, and other specialized products such as reach stackers, straddle carriers, and RTGs, they focus on supplying handling solutions that enable customers to operate with a higher level of efficiency and reliability.

The first Ottawa terminal tractor was produced in 1958 at the company's North American headquarters in Ottawa, Kansas. The plant also produces Kalmar medium-duty, industrial lift trucks with lifting capacities ranging from 20,000 to 40,000 lbs.

Kalmar trailer spotters are considered to be "purpose-built" because they are designed specifically to move trailers with a hydraulic actuated fifth wheel. Using the sliding rear door, operators can easily connect and spot trailers without climbing up and down out of the cab.

The elevating fifth wheel, controlled from inside the cab, eliminates the need for the operator to crank the trailer landing gear up or down. Also, they offer exceptional maneuverability in tight spaces and easy access for maintenance.

Kalmar studies show that an Ottawa model terminal tractor operator can move three trailers in the same time it would take someone doing the same work with a converted highway tractor.

Over the years, Kalmar has developed handling solutions in close collaboration with its customers. The result has been powerful machines built for efficient handling in demanding, industrial environments.

Kalmar's focus with forklift trucks is primarily on customers within the timber/lumber, pulp/paper, steel/pipe, concrete and other heavy products manufacturing companies.

As with their container handling equipment, ports and terminals also comprise an important business sector.

A wide range of forklift trucks are available with up to 110,000 lb. lifting capacities.

Whatever you need to lift, Kalmar has the machines to meet your requirements. They're synonymous with high quality, reliability, ease of service and an efficient driving environment. And, when it comes to the bottom line, Kalmar's wide-range of well-proven materials handling solutions are all about offering the lowest possible lifetime cost.

In North America, Kalmar offers an unequaled customer support network with 67 dealers offering sales, parts and service through more than 170 locations.

For additional information on Kalmar machines, please contact your Kalmar dealer or visit Kalmar's web site, www.kalmarind-northamerica.com.