New Big Joe PDS Walkie Forklift Features the latest AC technology at a value price

The Big Lift LLC / EP Group recently announced the successful launch of their new AC powered Big Joe forklift models the PDS-20 and PDS-25.  The new products represent the first of up to sixteen new electric forklifts planned to be released by the company over the next few years.  Featuring heavy duty I-beam mast construction and enhanced ergonomics the PDS walk behind forklifts are well suited for a wide variety of material handling and work positioning tasks.

“From the start, these new vehicles have been designed to be easy to use and maintain while incorporating the latest in electrical technologies,” explains Bill Pedriana, the Director of Sales for Big Lift LLC. “Reliability, durability, and productivity are all crucial in this competitive category of industrial trucks.  With the PDS we wanted to not only deliver a rugged truck like those the Big Joe brand is known for, but use technology in order to provide the best price-to-performance value in our industry.”

The PDS trucks with AC drive motors, deliver longer run time, faster operating speeds and more flexibility than previous models – all at a lower price.  With these characteristics the company hopes to draw the attention of large box retailers and manufacturers alike looking to reduce costs and ramp-up productivity.

While capable of quick performance the PDS-20 and PDS-25 can also navigate exceptionally well in tight areas due to a “creep speed” feature that allows for precise handling.  This gives operators a significant amount of control which enhances safety and reduces potential for product damage during operation.  Additional productivity advantages come in the form of power efficiency and programmability.  Powered by either four maintenance-free, 6 volt gel batteries or an industrial 12-85-7 battery, the PDS trucks offer a duty cycle some 40% longer than their predecessors.  Add to that the ability to adjust all of the trucks functions through the use of an available handset, and the PDS can be tailored to a specific use or user to maximize the trucks fitness for the task at hand.

The new Big Joe PDS are now available for order through Big Joe dealers throughout the United States and start at a retail list price of $8,100 for a base unit with 130” of vertical lift.  Additional options include various battery and mast configurations, with a 189” three-stage mast planned for later this year.

The Big Lift LLC / EP Group is one of the fastest growing organizations in the industrial truck and materials handling sector.  Jointly marketing and distributing the Big Joe brand of industrial forklifts, the group manages a nationwide dealer network from facilities in Lombard, Illinois and Inman, South Carolina.

AC Powered Forklift

4-22-2010 – Lombard, IL

Big Lift LLC and E-P Equipment USA have entered into a strategic partnership to exclusively distribute the Big Joe brand of forklifts throughout North America. In a statement, the companies say Big Lift LLC and E-P Equipment USA will consolidate sales and marketing efforts, align dealer networks and launch a new line of equipment.

The first new Big Joe product to be launched, the WPT45 AC powered pallet truck, will be introduced on May 3rd at the MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Dealers of America) Convention in Marco Island, Florida. Later this year, an additional six models will also be launched, with a wide variety of class 1, 2 and 3 industrial trucks to follow.

In a joint statement sent to staff, Dan Rosskamm, president of Big Lift LLC, and Daryl Kidd, general manager of E-P Equipment USA, say the new partnership is “a great opportunity for both companies to build on the strong reputation of Big Joe and set a foundation for sustained growth together”.

Headquartered in Illinois and with a factory in Wisconsin, Big Lift LLC manufactures and distributes the Big Joe brand of electric-powered forklifts through a network of over 200 dealers. Big Joe forklifts have been a mainstay in factories and warehouses across the United States since 1950.

Headquartered in South Carolina, E-P Equipment USA is a subsidiary of E-P Equipment Co. LTD which manufactures and distributes a broad selection of materials handling equipment and forklifts internationally. E-P Equipment Co. LTD recently completed construction of a new state-of-the-art production facility in Hangzhou, China capable of manufacturing up to 10,000 electric forklifts annually. 

For more information on Big Joe forklifts visit http://www.bigjoeforklifts.com

A New line of Big Joe forklifts will be launched starting in May of 2010

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For more information or media inquiries please contact:

Big Lift LLC – Director of Sales and Marketing – Bill Pedriana (630) 916-2600 or via e-mail at bpedriana@biglift.net

 E-P Equipment USA – Ken Cox (864) 472-2776 or via e-mail at kenc@epequipmentusa.com

December 01, 2009, Lombard, IL. – The Big Joe Basic Series of electric forklifts officially launches today. The new series of value oriented forklifts is now available through more than 150 Big Joe forklift dealers across North America as a means to compete with price point imports and online retailers currently in the market.

“This new line of forklifts will surprise people” explains Kevin Pletch, Dealer Sales Manager at Big Lift LLC – which manages the Big Joe brand and factory. “These trucks maintain the rugged construction that our brand is known for at a price that is hard to beat.” The launch of the Big Joe Basic Series includes the S30 walk behind straddle truck, the C22 walk behind counterbalanced truck, the M22 manual stacker, and two electric pallet trucks; the PTE30 and PTE45 designed for medium duty applications.

In addition to developing this new truck series, the management team at Big Lift LLC. also unveiled today a new distribution program that will maintain factory stock of Basic Series products across the country at several regional locations. “With our newly improved distribution footprint and product availability we are changing how we do business”, says Bill Pedriana, Director of Sales and Marketing for the company. “Our distributors have asked us to reinvent ourselves to combat low price competitors that have flooded the market in recent years, and with this product line we are now proving that we have heard their call.” To continue to meet the needs of the brand’s traditional base of heavy duty industrial users, Big Joe’s core line-up of rugged walk behind or “walkie” forklifts will continue to be built at the Big Joe factory in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Big Joe electric walk behind forklifts have been a mainstay in North American factories and warehouses for over 50 years. Owned by Big Lift LLC of Lombard Illinois, the Big Joe brand of industrial vehicles, which can be viewed at www.bigjoeforklifts.com are widely known for their ease of use, stout construction and low operating costs.

Please address press-related inquiries to:
Bill Pedriana – Director of Sales & Marketing
Big Lift LLC – 1060 Garfield Street – Lombard Illinois 60148
Phone:(630)916-2600 x262, Fax(630)916-0657
bpedriana@biglift.net
http://www.bigjoeforklifts.com

Big Joe will be officially announcing the launch of a new line of forklifts on December 1st 2009. The new series called “Big Joe Basic” will feature 8 price point models designed to compete with direct importers and online catalog retailers. For more information please contact Bill Pedriana Director of Sales and Marketing at bpedriana@biglift.net or at the company’s national sales offices (630)916-2600 x262

www.bigjoeforklifts.com is now live and available in support of our nationwide network of distributors.  On this site we will be releasing information over the next few weeks on exciting new product developments that will be available before the end of the year, and supporting our dealers with qualified leads and online training.   Visitors will still be able to access the Big Joe support site www.bigjoesupport.comfor all of their parts and service requirements either directly or through the new site.  Should you be interested in receiving the latest news and information about Big Joe forklifts, please subscribe to our blog or click the RSS feed now found on our homepage.

Big Joe will be launching its new web portal at www.bigjoeforklifts.com on September 14th 2009.  With the new site Big Joe is now offering a host of new features and services to support dealers.