A brief history of the forklift and how it has changed the world we live in

Who invented forklifts?

In 1917 Clark invented the world’s first forklift truck and has since gone on to manufacture over one million units across the globe, with over 350 000 Clark forklifts operating today.

Clark has always been one of the industries most progressive and responsive manufacturers, continuously seeking innovative ways to improve materials handling products, expand service and provide outstanding value to its customers, while maintaining its “Built to Last” tradition.

The Clark Forklift brand is in sound hands thanks to the support offered by the Kempston Group. From in-house finance, insurance, leasing, long and short-term rentals, outright purchase as well as a fully-fledged spare parts stocking, Kempston will be covering all the bases. They have the infrastructure and backing to handle any requirements that customers may have.

Benchmark Handling, the forklift experts?

When the world’s pioneer in the forklift sector partners with South Africa’s largest privately owned transport and related group of companies, clients can be assured of high-end quality products matched with outstanding customer service.

This is exactly what the South African supply chain sector can look forward to following a recent announcement that Kempston Material Handling is the new distributor of Clark Forklifts.

Benchmark Handling does sales of new Clark and HPE equipment and also has a fleet of Clark Forklifts on rental terms.

In partnership with Benchmark Industrial, Benchmark Handling also does all of the repairs to any machines, including Clark forklifts and Hyundai Construction Equipment, from forklifts to earth-moving equipment.

The company is based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, in the Cape Fruits building at Mataffin.

Benchmark Handling also has the perfect solution for fruit packers and can supply you with forklifts, no matter how big or small the task is.