Crown Equipment Corporation, founded in 1945 and headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of lift trucks and material handling equipment. The family-owned company, now led by the Dicke family in its fourth generation, designs and produces a broad range of products - from hand pallet trucks to high-lifting turret trucks - in both electric and internal combustion configurations. Its operations span 84 countries, with 24 manufacturing facilities and more than 500 retail locations worldwide.
A defining characteristic of Crown is its degree of vertical integration: the company designs and manufactures up to 85 percent of its lift truck components internally. This encompasses electric and internal combustion engine design, motors, drive units, and electronic modules. The approach has earned the firm more than 100 global design awards and reflects its founding principles of quality, reliability, and engineering innovation.
Crown also develops fleet management and warehouse technology. InfoLink is a platform for monitoring and managing lift truck fleets, while QuickPick Remote is designed to improve warehouse efficiency. The company's engineering philosophy emphasizes human-centered design, with a focus on operator productivity, comfort, and safety.
