Kalmar, a global leader in sustainable material handling equipment and services, and Independent Rough Terrain Center, a U.S.-based manufacturer of heavy-duty rough terrain material handling equipment, establish a strategic partnership to distribute and service IRTC’s Rough Terrain Container Handler worldwide. Through this partnership Kalmar is able to offer IRTC’s industry-proven RTCH technology as an additional product, leveraging its international network to provide comprehensive training, support, and aftermarket services.

The Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) is a purpose-built solution engineered for the world’s most demanding environments. Designed to perform where conventional equipment cannot operate, the RTCH combines strength, versatility, and mobility to handle containers and cargo in areas without established infrastructure, for example in defence applications, mining and resource exploration.

Stephen M. Speakes, President and CEO of IRTC: “Partnering with Kalmar gives IRTC the ability to reach a truly global audience. Our Rough Terrain Container Handler has a proven legacy supporting Commercial, as well as defence operations, and we’re proud to now deliver that same rugged reliability to a growing number of customers worldwide through Kalmar’s trusted sales and service network.”

Alf-Gunnar Karlgren, President, Counter Balanced, Kalmar: “This partnership allows us to better support operations in challenging logistics environments, from mining and oilfield projects to large-scale rural infrastructure. Together with IRTC, we are expanding the boundaries of where reliable material handling is possible. We’re thrilled to partner with IRTC to bring our customers a best-in-class heavy-duty rough terrain handling solution.”