Manitou

Manitou’s half year results report positive sales momentum and improved operating profitability. Sylvain Blaise, president & CEO of Manitou stated, “Our business activity in the first half of 2026 demonstrates remarkable momentum, with revenue up 12.0%. This acceleration was confirmed in the second quarter with robust growth of 15.6%. In a complex global environment, Europe […]

Manitou Group and Hangcha Group, have inaugurated their joint-venture HM Battery Solutions, which specializes in the manufacture and distribution of lithium-ion batteries. The inauguration of the HM Battery Solutions facility took place  in the presence of numerous elected officials and journalists. Specializing in the design and assembly of high-performance lithium-ion battery modules and packs, the […]

The board of directors of Manitou BF met on 22 June to determine the group’s corporate governance: Marcel-Claude Braud was appointed as chairman of the board; Hervé Rochet was appointed interim president & CEO and Pierre-Henri Ricaud an independent director, resigned his post. Marcel-Claude Braud will serve as chairman for the remainder of his current […]

The Manitou Group was sad to announce the death of Madame Jacqueline Himsworth, chairman of its board of directors. Jacqueline Himsworth’s story is one of an extraordinary family destiny. She was only thirteen months old when her father died in 1944. It was through the example of her mother, Andrée Braud, who decided to single-handedly […]

Marcel Braud, honorary chairman and founder of the Manitou forklift truck, died on Tuesday 3 February 2026, at the age of 93. The company paid tribute to a a man who was, “Driven by a passion for innovation, industry, dealers network and the group’s products and serving as Chairman until 2017, Marcel Braud transformed a […]

Manitou Group, is expanding its range of telehandlers dedicated to the North American market with the launch of a new compact model at the ARA Show, equipment rental event. Other ranges will also be represented, with new MEWP (mobile elevating work platform) and compact loaders. Almost a year after the launch of a new range […]

≈The use of aerial work platforms in a salty environment requires effective protection against splashes of seawater, shellfish or other residues on the machine’s dashboard. Manitou Group’s “Special Solutions” department created a tailor-made solution for a customer using an aerial work platform to wash boat hulls. To protect this dashboard, also known as a console, […]

Manitou North America has appointed Platinum Truck and Equipment as a new Manitou dealer. Platinum will now offer customers a comprehensive selection of Manitou equipment, including a robust line up of skid steers, telehandlers, track loaders, boom lifts, and forklifts to meet a diverse array of project demands. Todd Homer, North East regional sales manager […]

Manitou Group won the 2023 ‘Product of the Year’ award at the International Awards for Powered Access (IAPA) ceremony in Berlin. This award, given to the 100% electric Manitou 160 ATJ+ e rough-terrain articulated platform, emphasises the Group’s commitment to providing increasingly innovative and sustainable solutions. Jointly organised by the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) […]

Manitou Group has teamed up with Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop a global solution for managing the lifecycle of its products. As part of the Group’s digital transformation, the implementation of this tool aims to standardise its design processes. Manitou Group has chosen Teamcenter software for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) from the Siemens Xcelerator […]