by Julie Clarke-Bush, on April 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
COLUMBUS, Ind. APRIL 11, 2026 – Toyota Material Handling announced Mid Columbia Forklift as a recipient of the annual President’s Award at the company’s annual dealer meeting in Las Vegas, NV. The President’s Award recognizes the top Toyota forklift dealers in North America. This prestigious award recognizes the dealers who perform at the highest level in parts, service, equipment sales, customer satisfaction and overall operations.
“Receiving Toyota Material Handling’s President’s Award is an honor for Mid Columbia Forklift and a standard we intend to build on. We’re committed to continuous improvement and long-term customer partnerships.” said Terry Bolinger, President of Mid Columbia Forklift.
“We are deeply honored to receive the President’s Award, a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and quality. This accolade reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team at Mid Columbia Forklift, and our constant pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our operations. Our gratitude goes out to Toyota Material Handling for this recognition and to our customers for their trust and support. We remain dedicated to upholding the high standards that this award represents, ensuring that every interaction and solution we provide exceeds expectations and contributes to the success of those we serve.” says Phil Hanford, Vice President of Mid Columbia Forklift.
The winners of the 2025 President’s Award are:
- Atlas Toyota Material Handling, Elk Grove Village, IL
- Brodie Toyota-Lift, Lawrence, MA
- Conger Toyota-Lift, Green Bay, WI
- JIT Toyota-Lift, Frewsburg, NY
- LTS Material Handling, Tyler, TX
- Mid Columbia Forklift, Yakima, WA
- Southeast Industrial Equipment, Charlotte, NC
- Southern States Toyotalift, Tampa, FL
- Summit ToyotaLift, North Haven, CT
- Thompson & Johnson Equipment, East Syracuse, NY
- Toyota Material Handling Solutions, Santa Fe Springs, CA
- Toyotalift of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ
- Watts Equipment Company, Manteca, CA
- W. D. Matthews Machinery, Auburn, ME
- Williams Toyota Lift, East Sparta, OH
“We are thrilled to honor these exceptional dealers with the prestigious President’s Award,” said Sam Coles, Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “This year’s winners have set the standard in delivering unmatched value, service, and solutions to our customers. We thank them for their ongoing partnership and leadership in the industry.”
This year’s annual dealer meeting also celebrated the 100th anniversary of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), founded in 1926, by commemorating the partnership between TICO’s strong foundation of quality and innovation coupled with the bold path created by founding dealers, deemed “trailblazers.”
