Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Source for Material Handling Equipment & Services
Founded in 1956 by Robert A. and Erma D. Payne, US Materials Handling has grown from a small two-person office to a multi-million dollar, multi-location material handling distributorship serving upstate New York. Our family-owned business represents quality manufacturers across all product lines, offering systems engineering, turnkey installations, parts, service, used equipment, rentals, and forklift safety training. With state-of-the-art facilities in Syracuse and Utica, we combine decades of industry experience with technical expertise to deliver tailored material handling solutions. Our comprehensive services include equipment sales, repair, maintenance, and parts support for forklifts, conveyors, dock equipment, and more. As an authorized HELI Lift Truck Dealer, we provide top-of-the-line equipment and maintenance services to optimize operational efficiency.Our dedicated team of certified technicians ensures minimal downtime through planned maintenance programs, emergency road service, and on-site repairs. We maintain an extensive inventory of OEM and aftermarket parts for rapid delivery, supporting warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics hubs across the region. Our rental department offers flexible solutions for short-term projects or long-term operational needs, featuring forklifts, scissor lifts, and floor scrubbers with capacities up to 15,000 pounds. With over 65 years of experience, we remain committed to innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction in every material handling challenge we address.
Services
Forklift Rentals
Equipment Sales
Repair Services
Parts Department
Maintenance Programs
Conveyor Repairs
Dock Equipment Services
Floor Machine Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- We offer 69 years of experience in material handling solutions since 1956
- We are an authorized HELI Lift Truck Dealer with specialized equipment expertise
- Our service department provides 24/7 emergency road service and planned maintenance
- We maintain an extensive inventory of OEM and aftermarket parts for rapid delivery
- Our team includes certified technicians with expertise across all major equipment brands
Services
Forklift Rentals
Our forklift rental fleet includes pneumatic, cushion, and electric models with capacities up to 15,000 pounds. We offer short-term and long-term rental options for warehouses, construction sites, and distribution centers. Our equipment undergoes regular maintenance to ensure safety and reliability while providing flexible delivery and pickup services.
Equipment Sales
We sell new material handling equipment including HELI forklifts, conveyors, hoists, and dock systems. Our experts help select optimal solutions based on load capacity, operating environment, and facility layout. We provide installation support and ongoing maintenance programs to protect equipment investments for manufacturing plants and logistics hubs.
Repair Services
Our certified technicians offer on-site and facility-based repairs for forklifts, conveyors, and dock equipment. Services include hydraulic system repairs, engine maintenance, electrical diagnostics, and tire pressing. We operate mobile service vehicles for rapid response to minimize operational downtime across warehouses and industrial facilities.
Parts Department
We stock and source OEM and aftermarket parts for all major material handling equipment brands. Our inventory includes forks, tires, batteries, hydraulic components, and conveyor parts. We offer same-day/next-day availability with installation support or direct shipping options to reduce equipment downtime for distribution centers and manufacturing plants.
Maintenance Programs
Customized planned maintenance programs include scheduled inspections, fluid changes, and safety checks for forklifts and industrial equipment. We offer annual, bi-annual, and quarterly service agreements with flat-rate pricing to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan for warehouses and logistics operations.
Questions
What types of forklift rentals do you offer?
We offer pneumatic tire, cushion tire, and electric forklift rentals with capacities from 500 to 15,000 pounds for short-term projects or long-term operational needs.
Are you an authorized HELI equipment dealer?
Yes, we are an authorized HELI Lift Truck Dealer providing new equipment sales, maintenance, and repair services for all HELI model classes.
Do you provide emergency repair services?
Yes, our mobile service fleet offers 24/7 emergency road service for unexpected equipment breakdowns at your location.
How quickly can you deliver replacement parts?
We maintain extensive inventory for same-day or next-day parts delivery with local pickup, direct shipping, or on-site installation options.
What maintenance programs do you offer?
We provide annual, bi-annual, and quarterly planned maintenance programs with flat-rate pricing to prevent downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
