Wolter Inc. has acquired CSI Materials Handling, a Downers Grove-based provider of pallet racking and engineered storage solutions. This strategic move strengthens Wolter’s presence in the Chicago market and expands its ability to support growing warehouse capacity demands from 3PL and distribution operations with end-to-end storage, design, and installation services.

Wolter Inc. has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2025 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 15th year that Wolter Inc. has achieved the Award.

Wolter Inc. has acquired Carson Industries, Inc., including Carson Material Handling, LLC, Carson Dock and Door, LLC, J&J Forklift Services and Pinnacle Lift Systems, LLC. This acquisition expands Wolter’s footprint into the Carolinas with four new locations Raleigh, Charlotte, and Greensboro in North Carolina, and Greenville in South Carolina.

Brookfield, WI – Oct 8th, 2025 – Wolter Group LLC, the parent holding company of Wolter Inc. and its affiliated businesses, has appointed Mike Matt as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Wolter Group LLC serves as the strategic and financial backbone of the enterprise, guiding Wolter Inc. and its portfolio of material handling, automation, power systems, crane, storage and dock & door businesses. This transition highlights Wolter Group LLC’s commitment to strong governance and strategic growth. Steve Kletzien, the current Group-level CFO, will transition fully to the Board, ensuring continued financial oversight, while Mike Matt assumes the CFO role at the Group [...]

Wolter Inc., DBA Certified Door & Dock Services, proudly announces its recognition as the #1 Door Dealer in North America, earning top honors on the International Door Association’s (IDA) 2025 Top 100 Door Dealers list.

When a 1960s-era Big Joe walkie stacker was discovered still in use at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering, the team at Big Joe Forklifts knew they had to do something special. In honor of the decades-old workhorse still serving the university’s engineering department, Big Joe donated a brand new IBH stacker, branded with the University of Wisconsin’s signature red & white, to support & empower the next generation of engineers.

Wolter Inc. has been named a 2025 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media, in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). This prestigious recognition highlights our rapid growth and commitment to excellence in the Milwaukee region, marking a significant milestone in our company’s journey.

Wolter Inc. is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate.

Wolter Inc. a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2024 by their industry trade association, The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This achievement marks the 14th year that Wolter Inc. has achieved the Award.  

Wolter Inc., a leader in material handling solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Certified Door & Dock Services (CDDS), a full-service door and dock equipment company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This strategic move reinforces Wolter Inc.’s dock and door solutions portfolio while significantly extending its reach in the Southeastern region.

Wolter Inc., a leader in material handling solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of Midway Industrial Equipment, a full-service material handling company based in Illinois with locations in Sugar Grove and University Park. This strategic move enhances Wolter Inc.'s product and service offerings, bolsters its forklift and warehouse equipment capabilities, and strengthens its presence in the Midwest.

2024 has been a transformative year thanks to a game-changing growth investment from BBH Capital, the private equity arm of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. This significant investment has fueled our expansion efforts, introducing Bobcat products to our catalog and enabling key acquisitions in the southeastern United States, establishing a brand-new operational market for Wolter.

Wolter Inc. is proud to announce significant developments in our national growth strategy, including the creation of a new region and the appointment of key executive leaders. These changes, driven by our February 2024 partnership with BBH Capital Partners, mark a major expansion of our footprint across the United States.

Wolter Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions across seven states in the Midwest, has strategically expanded its footprint by acquiring Dedicated Material Handling Solutions (DMHS). With two established locations in Buford and Atlanta, GA, DMHS has a strong presence in the Atlanta metro market, positioning Wolter Inc. for significant growth in the Southeastern United States.

Wolter Inc. has been recognized as a 2024 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media, in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC). This prestigious recognition highlights our rapid growth and commitment to excellence in the Milwaukee region, marking a significant milestone in our company’s journey.

Wolter Inc., a leader in material handling solutions, announces its first acquisition of a manufacturing company with the purchase of Cincinnati Crane & Hoist (CC&H), a premier manufacturer of cranes and hoists based in Cincinnati, Ohio. This strategic acquisition significantly enhances Wolter Inc.'s capabilities and expands its product offerings in the crane industry.

Brace yourselves for a game-changer in material handling solutions! Wolter, Inc. proudly presents Bobcat Forklifts, formerly recognized as Doosan Forklifts, marking a significant milestone in Doosan Bobcat's global rebranding initiative.

Join us on Tuesday, April 23rd at 1:00pm (Breakout Room #1) for an insightful session with Mark Bogaczyk, VP General Manager of Integrated Solutions at Wolter, Inc., as he shares his 20+ years of industry expertise. Discover market trends, real-life examples, and proven paths to success in automation, applicable to all industries. Don't miss out—register now for the Central Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance Industry 4.0 Event and equip your organization for success in the era of automation!

Brookfield, WI – Feb 28, 2024 – Wolter, Inc., a leading provider of material handling solutions, automation, overhead cranes, industrial dock and door services, and power systems, is thrilled to announce a significant growth investment from BBH Capital Partners (BBHCP). This strategic partnership will enable Wolter to accelerate its expansion plans, including acquisitions and real estate investments, further solidifying its position in the industry.

Wolter, Inc. Secures No. 39 Position on Wisconsin 75™ List of Largest Private Companies

Brookfield, Wis. – Wolter, Inc. has been named a 2023 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

Wolter Inc. has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for their accomplishments in 2022.  For the 12th year, Wolter Inc. has earned the MVP Award from the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association).  

Wolter, Inc. announces the acquisition of Ohio-based dock and door equipment and service provider, Ohio Valley Maintenance LLC, further growing the material handling equipment dealer’s footprint in the Ohio market.

Brookfield, Wis – Wolter, Inc. celebrates sixty years of business and tremendous growth. Wolter continues to grow through expansion of product offerings, superior customer service, acquisitions, and an extensive suite of operational productivity solutions Wolter has built over the decades.

Wolter, Inc. has been named a 2022 Future 50 company by BizTimes Media in partnership with the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce.

Illinois Material Handling, a member of the Wolter, will be hosting the company’s first virtual reality (VR) forklift simulator demo on June 12th, 2018, in honor of National Forklift Safety Day.

This marks Wolter’s 12th acquisition in 10 years, and becomes the company’s 16th location.

Sub-brands Wisconsin Lift Truck, Illinois Material Handling, Ellis Systems, Wolter Power Systems, Kensar Equipment Company, Bohnert Equipment Company, A D Lift Truck and Fleet Services will all operate under the Wolter name.

FlexQube offers a unique and patented concept used to design and deliver robust, modular and flexible material handling carts that can also run autonomous.

The training courses offered include operator training, train-the-trainer, onsite safety audits, and virtual reality forklift training simulators available for rental or purchase.

As of today, this is the tenth consecutive year the company has been named for MVP Status by one of the industry’s most prestigious trade associations.

This new partnership provides Wolter Group the opportunity to offer customers the highly innovative, safety-focused mobile railcar mover design that BOSS is widely known for.

The Missouri-based forklift company serves the St. Louis Metro Area as well as Southern Illinois from its two facilities located in St. Louis & St. Clair.

Previously located at 2415 Thompson Road in Indianapolis, the material handling equipment dealership has moved its fleet to a larger facility to support its high volume of equipment sales nationally and throughout the Midwest.

The Linde Series 1202 is the product of intensive research and discussions with forklift operators from 26 countries, resulting in extraordinary truck design.

In joining forces, Kensar Equipment is able to expand its footprint further into Ohio, providing even more businesses with an expanded range of new & used forklifts and material handling equipment, service, parts, rentals, training, and more.

Wolter Group LLC is excited to announce the expansion of its railcar mover services with a new facility in Bloomington, IL.

Virtual Reality Forklift Rodeo, hosted by Wisconsin Lift Truck and members of the Midwest Food Products Association had been placed into a virtual warehouse environment and tasked with completing a variety of timed exercises

This year’s rodeo is being brought to its competitors and attendees with a bit of a twist—the first-ever Virtual Reality Forklift Rodeo, an event that will take you into a whole new world.

The acquisition complements the Wolter Group family of companies and further develops the Company’s position as an industry leader in material handling, storage, and engineered solutions.

Kensar Equipment is well-positioned to expand into these markets to ensure established KION North America Linde and Baoli customers are well taken care of and to serve new customers in the region.

Wisconsin Lift Truck is proud to have supported Dane County’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for their latest solar panel installation project on the roof of the Dane County Job Center, an effort to further the county’s renewable energy initiatives.

Kensar Equipment Company, a member of Wolter Group LLC, proudly announces they have been appointed the exclusive Doosan forklift dealer for the greater Indianapolis area; offering Doosan’s full line of diesel, gas and electric forklifts.

Wolter Group LLC President, Jerry Weidmann and other local business leaders provided insights, philosophies, and stories about how they have tackled the complex issues related to growing a successful, closely-held business.

Wolter Group LLC announces its partnership with Silicon Valley-based Tropos Motors, to sell and service Tropos Motors’ ABLE lineup of electric compact utility vehicles

The acquisition expands Wolter’s footprint into Indiana, adding strength to the used and wholesale equipment distribution segment of the business.

Innovation Day gives attendees the opportunity to tour the new facility, view and demo the latest in material handling solutions.

The 2019 Dealer Meeting gave dealers the opportunity to be the first in the industry to see the new full line of warehouse equipment that Linde Material Handling will release in North America.

This is the company’s ninth consecutive year being selected for MVP status by the Material Handling Equipment Association (MHEDA), one of the industry’s most prestigious trade associations.

The new Service Center offers local La Crosse area businesses a wide variety of material handling products and solutions, including forklifts, aerial lifts, pallet racking, a robust parts department, a full rental fleet, and much more.

Equipment donation valued at $15,000 to Waukesha County Technical College to be used by students in the Diesel Equipment Technology associate degree program.

Latest expansion of Wolter's safety training portfolio to include Virtual Reality Simulators for purchase or rent, to incorporate into customer training curriculums.

The new facility will be dedicated to servicing railcar movers and other material handling equipment, as the mining and railcar mover industry expands in the La Crosse area.

This is the company’s eighth consecutive year being selected for MVP status by the Material Handling Equipment Association (MHEDA), one of the industry’s highest regarded trade associations.

KION North America and Illinois Material Handling joined together to offer a unique driving experience held at Illinois Material Handling’s Bolingbrook location on Apr. 6.

Combining 6 material handling and power system companies, Wolter Group has become a dominant leader in the Midwest servicing the manufacturing and warehouse industries.

Illinois Material Handling is proud to announce our new Rockford facility!

The company has a long and successful history representing the Linde forklift brand through its Wisconsin Lift Truck division and is excited to expand this offering into the Chicago metro and Rockford, Illinois markets through Illinois Material Handling.

KION North America Corporation awarded their top 2015 dealers at an exclusive, private event held at Turner Field's 755 Club in Atlanta on Apr. 6.

The industry’s leader in providing quality material handling solutions, announces Wisconsin Lift Truck of Brookfield, WI, as the winner of the 2015 Steel King Most Valuable Dealer (MVD) Award.

Generac Power Systems is one of six Wisconsin companies awarded a prestigious Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award.

Wolter announces the acquisition of Ellis Systems, a leading distributor of high density storage and shelving solutions out of Lake Forest, IL. 

Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp. has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for 2016.

Wisconsin Lift Truck proudly co-hosted our second Midwest Food Processors Association forklift rodeo, held during the organization’s annual convention December1st, 2015.

Servicemax Inc. will join forces with Illinois Material Handling, a member of the material handling sector of Wolter Group LLC.

Otto J. Wolter, CEO of Wolter Group LLC, announced that Illinois Material Handling, a division of the company, has acquired Fleet Lift Truck Service of Machesney Park, IL.

Wisconsin Lift Truck proudly hosted a forklift rodeo challenge at the PFMA’s Plant Engineering and Maintenance Expo March 12th, partnering with Steel King Industries and Storage Battery Systems.

Illinois Material Handling has acquired Scott Lift Truck, a full-service dealership with 40 years of experience in the material handling/lift truck business with a facility located in Elk Grove Village.

Judging by the number of accolades we have humbly received over the course of our 50 years, we’ve proven to be a strong and sound company, committed to providing quality services, products and solutions to our clients.