Timeline / History
For more than 35 years, Russell Equipment has led the used forklift and material handling industry with service to our customers, integrity, reliability and affordable pricing. We've expanded to serve customers globally, and we are now one of the largest and most respected used forklifts and material handling equipment resellers in the world.
1982
Founded in Oakwood Village, OH, by Robert Russell
1995
Begins international sales expansion. Moves to Twinsburg, OH.
2005
Company restructures and continues international expansion
2009
Moves to Hadden Road corporate facility in Twinsburg, OH
2015
Installation of Microsoft based ERP system
2016
Installation of Savannah, GA and Pharr, TX facilities
2019
Installation of Las Vegas, NV facility
2020
Launch of proprietary inspection software
2020/2021
Installation of new and expanded Twinsburg, OH Headquarters facility
2021
Launch of expanded battery division offerings
