Barloworld Appointed Distributor For Mitsubishi Fo
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International industrial brand management company, Barloworld has reached
agreement with Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks to become the exclusive Portuguese
distributor of Mitsubishi forklift and warehouse equipment with immediate
effect.
Operating through its Portuguese business unit, STET, which has the
Caterpillar earthmoving equipment and engine dealership for Portugal;
Barloworld will offer a complete range of Mitsubishi forklift trucks and
Warehouse Equipment.
Barloworld chief executive Tony Phillips said the distributorship would
increase the company's presence in Portugal and had the potential to produce
annual sales of R63M = PTE 1,600M.
He added that this development was a continuation of Barloworld's policy of
purposeful international expansion.
Recently, Barloworld expanded its motor operations in Australia, its
laboratory business in Britain, while its cement and lime operation PPC,
acquired the Portland Holdings Company in Zimbabwe.
Released on behalf of Barloworld by Westcom. At Barloworld contact Mark
Drewell: Head of Corporate Communication on (011) 445-1204. E-mail:
mdrewell@barloworld.com
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