The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling, two companies within Toyota Material Handling North America, have announced plans to expand their operations in Kirkwood, New York. Specifically, The Raymond Corporation will invest $15.6 million to open the Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence.
According to the company, this facility will allow Raymond and its parent company to create a more diverse portfolio of energy solutions, including lithium-ion battery packs used in Raymond lift trucks. The project is expected to generate 45 new jobs for the surrounding area, with operations beginning in 2025. To help aid the project, Raymond will receive up to $1 million from Empire State Development through the performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit program.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Michael Field, The Raymond Corporation President and CEO, said, “This grand opening marks a significant milestone in our company’s journey. But more importantly, it represents our commitment to the future by bringing jobs, growth and opportunity to advance the community and the material handling industry, and by offering our customers with superior energy solutions to fit their unique needs.”
Josh Linnemann, Toyota Material Handling Vice President of Engineering, added, “We are dedicated to powering a greener future, and this strategic investment will help us on that mission. Most importantly, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to solve our customers’ evolving problems. The Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence will allow us to create so much value for our customers by developing and producing solutions to meet each customer’s unique needs.”
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