Global Operations
Barloworld Handling is a division of Barloworld Ltd a multinational corporation with annual revenues exceeding £3billion and representation in 41 countries across the globe. From humble beginnings in Durban, South Africa in 1902 the company has grown to become a market leader in practically every sphere in which it operates.
Barloworld Ltd provides integrated business solutions backed by leading international brands across the industrial equipment, logistics, distribution and supply chain arenas. The global business is split into four focused operating units:
Barloworld Handling is the world's largest independent lift truck dealer with some 42,000 trucks under maintenance contract. We offer our customers a full range of integrated equipment and service solutions throughout the United Kingdom including Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Southern Africa and South Eastern USA. Our unique partnership with global lift truck manufacturer Hyster extends back over 80 years and we have extended our knowledge and experience in providing productive and efficient materials handling solutions across practically all sectors of industry.
Barloworld Equipment provides customers in mining, construction, marine, electrical power generation and other industries with integrated solutions that include new, used and rental equipment options, linked to equipment management plans designed to improve productivity and reduce operating costs
Barloworld Automotive provides a range of integrated motor vehicle usage solutions. Automotive operates leading motor vehicle franchise dealerships in South Africa representing passenger, light, medium and heavy commercial brands. Also included are coachwork repair centres, motor vehicle finance, insurance and related products and services.
Barloworld Logistics is one of the leading logistics and supply chain management businesses in southern Africa with complementary operations in China, the United Arab Emirates, Iberia, Germany and the United Kingdom. Logistics combines strategy, planning, management and integration with excellent operational execution in supply chain management
