TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING, U.S.A., INC. NAMES ALAN DOTTS AS MANAGER, AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SPECIALIST FOR AICHI DIVISION

IRVINE, Calif., (October 22, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. the sole distributor of Aichi Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has announced the appointment of Alan Dotts to the new position of manager, AWP specialist.

Dotts has 18 years experience in AWP product sales and support and most recently served as general manager of Aichi U.S.A. He is responsible for the development of AWP business within the newly formed Toyota Aichi dealer group, which oversees distribution of Aichi scissor lifts, and wheeled and crawler boom lifts in the United States.

“We are pleased to welcome Alan Dotts to our team,” said Brett Wood, president of TMHU. “His proven track record of success in AWP sales and his intimate knowledge of the Aichi brand will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing success of the Toyota Aichi dealer group.”

About Aichi, A Toyota Industries Company

Since its founding in 1962, Aichi has worked tirelessly to improve work environments in cooperation with its customers to create safer, more efficient and comfortable work sites for industries such as the utility, communication and construction industries.

The company has worked closely with its customers to improve job site methods by creating more efficient equipment tailored to each industry. Toyota Aichi dealers offer industry-leading support in every area of service, including parts, maintenance, financing, rentals and accessories. For more information on Aichi products, please visit www.toyota-construction.com or call 1-800-852-0024.

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Celebrating more than 40 years of established operations in the United States, Irvine, Calif.-based Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., (TMHU) has been the No. 1 selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002 and currently offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. TMHU, as the sole United States distributor for Aichi, now offers a line-up of aerial work lifts, including scissor lifts, crawler and wheeled boom lifts designed specifically to meet a wide range of indoor and outdoor needs.

Built on a reputation of excellence, Toyota remains popular due to its quality, reliability and durability. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM). Most of the Toyota lift trucks, including the 8-Series, sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM in Columbus, Ind.

TIEM, and all Toyota manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, comply with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and have been honored for their environmental management systems and dedication to continuous improvement.

Toyota offers comprehensive customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and Certified Used lift trucks, parts, service and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.