Big Lift LLC, a distributor of Big Joe Forklifts, acquired ePicker LLC, a material handling equipment provider that operates a network of material handling distributors that market electric pallet jacks, stackers, access vehicles and lithium-ion-powered forklifts to customers across North America.
“This acquisition is an important part of Big Lift’s strategy to become the market leader in lithium-powered material handling solutions and, specifically, the industry leader in lithium forklifts in North America. The addition of the ePicker team and ePicker forklift distributors will benefit both channels as it will enable Big Lift to dramatically increase our resource base, significantly strengthen our aftermarket support capabilities, and ensure we continue to launch high-quality, innovative products,” says Dan Rosskamm, president of Big Lift.
Key takeaways:
- Big Lift is the North American subsidiary of EP Equipment, which specializes in designing and manufacturing lithium-powered forklifts, warehouse equipment and autonomous material handling solutions.
- Following its acquisition of ePicker, Big Lift will re-brand ePicker as EP to capitalize on its parent company's global brand reputation.
- The Big Joe and EP brands will be distributed through their current sales channels while focusing on different product segments.
“Building off the success of ePicker, EP North America will hit the ground running, bringing best-in-class lithium-powered forklifts to retailers, warehouses and DCs,” says Jason Bratton, general manager for EP North America. “As demand for new energy forklifts is increasing, I am excited to be part of a larger global team that shares the vision of what North America needs for material handling solutions.”
