Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) has added three new Jungheinrich-branded warehouse products to its North American line.

The equipment includes models of a multi-directional reach truck with lifting capacities of 4,400-5,500lb (1,980-2,475kg) and an order picker with capacities of 2,200-3,000lb (990-1,350kg). In addition, MCFA is adding a Jungheinrich tow tractor with a capacity of 15,400lb (6,930kg).

"The addition of the new Jungheinrich products allows us to provide our customers with further equipment choices for the warehousing industry," says Jeff Rufener, vice president of marketing for Houston-based MCFA. "As one of the world's leading companies in material handling, Jungheinrich continues to develop new products that offer first-class ergonomics and specialised solutions. With the help of our extensive dealer network, MCFA has the ability to help North American businesses increase productivity and efficiency with newer and more technologically-advanced products."

The Class 2 and 3 warehouse products are the latest development from Hamburg, Germany-based Jungheinrich AG's manufacturing and distribution agreement with MCFA. Under the agreement effective from 1 January 2010, MCFA serves as the exclusive distributor of Jungheinrich-branded warehouse products through the MCFA dealer network in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Also, MCFA manufactures some Jungheinrich-branded lift trucks for distribution in the North American market.