Most distributors have just one or two distribution outlets.
A typical manufacturer, like Clark Material Handling, distributes its products through a network of 700 dealers. Dealers are usually independently-owned but are often affiliated with a particular manufacturer. The industry is considered mature and cyclical, as customers capital investments depend on the economic activity of that particular industry. Materials handling equipment has become more complicated to operate and maintain, especially with the introduction of computerized controls and radio frequency communications with warehouse computer systems. Learn about about the Material Handling Equipment Distributors industry's trends, developments, threats, challenges, web site links, and more by ordering this Industry Profile .