Toyota Material Handling: Insights on Forklift Technology with Brett Wood

The New Warehouse Podcast

The New Warehouse Podcast
Toyota Material Handling: Insights on Forklift Technology with Brett Wood
Aug 26, 2026

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, recorded at Toyota Material Handling North America’s headquarters in Columbus, Indiana. Kevin is joined by Brett Wood, President and CEO of Toyota Material Handling North America.

Wood looks at where forklifts and material handling are heading next. The conversation covers electrification, automation, operator experience, customer-driven innovation, and Toyota’s long-term strategy. The discussion comes as Toyota Material Handling opens a new electric forklift factory and expands its broader material handling capabilities across North America. It also shows how a major equipment manufacturer is preparing for rapid technology change without losing sight of the people using it.


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