Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics Acquires Northwest Forklift, Doubling Pacific Northwest Team and Expanding Washington Operations

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics, a leading provider of material handling and intralogistics solutions for more than 75 years, announced today the acquisition of Northwest Forklift, Inc., a respected material handling dealership serving customers throughout Washington state and northern Idaho. The acquisition expands Bailey's reach across the Pacific Northwest and strengthens the company's ability to support customers throughout Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana.

The acquisition marks another significant milestone in Bailey's expansion strategy following the company's entry into the Pacific Northwest in January 2026. By joining forces with Northwest Forklift, Bailey doubles the size of its Pacific Northwest team, adds experienced local sales, service, parts, rental, and material handling professionals, and strengthens its ability to support customers throughout Washington.

Together, Bailey and Northwest Forklift bring over 130 years of combined industry experience, creating a deeper bench of expertise and resources for customers across the region.

"Growth is most meaningful when it strengthens our ability to provide white glove customer service and solve problems for our customers," said Justin Bailey, President of Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics. "Northwest Forklift has built an outstanding reputation through its commitment to customers, employees, and operational excellence. By bringing our organizations together, we're combining generations of expertise while investing in the future of material handling across Washington and the Pacific Northwest."

As part of the acquisition, Northwest Forklift operations will be consolidated into Bailey's Pacific Northwest headquarters:

Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics
23206 66th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (253) 458-7360

Continued Investment in Washington

The acquisition reflects Bailey's ongoing strategy of investing in key markets, growing local teams, and strengthening customer support capabilities.

"Bailey is investing aggressively in Washington because we believe in this market and see tremendous opportunity for long-term growth," said Lakota Holder, Managing Director of the Pacific Northwest for Bailey. "The acquisition of Northwest Forklift reinforces our commitment to building a lasting presence here, investing in our people, and expanding our ability to serve customers across Washington. It also positions us to better support customers in Northern Idaho and Western Montana as we continue growing our footprint throughout the Pacific Northwest."

The addition of Northwest Forklift expands Bailey's service capabilities and resources throughout the state, providing customers with increased access to equipment, rental fleets, parts inventory, technical expertise, and lifecycle support. The larger organization is positioned to deliver faster response times, broader coverage, and enhanced support for customers operating warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, ports, and logistics operations across Washington, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana

Expanding a Premium Equipment Portfolio

The acquisition also strengthens Bailey's One Material Handling Solution offering throughout the Pacific Northwest.

From its Kent headquarters, Bailey represents industry-leading brands including Logisnext Americas brands Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, CAT Lift Trucks, and Jungheinrich, along with heavy equipment manufacturer SANY. Through the acquisition of Northwest Forklift, Bailey will add UniCarriers to its Washington brand portfolio, further expanding equipment options available to customers and reinforcing the company's commitment to offering best-in-class material handling solutions.

The expanded lineup provides customers with a broader range of electric and internal combustion forklifts, warehouse products, and specialized equipment designed to meet the evolving needs of modern supply chains.

Building for Long-Term Growth

Since establishing operations in Washington earlier this year, Bailey has continued to invest in people, facilities, inventory, and customer support throughout the Pacific Northwest. The acquisition of Northwest Forklift represents another strategic step in building a strong regional presence while preserving the local expertise and customer relationships that have defined both organizations.

By combining the strengths of both companies, Bailey is creating new opportunities for employees, expanding resources for customers, and continuing to build a long-term foundation for growth in one of the nation's most important logistics and distribution markets.

About Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics

Founded in 1949, Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics is a premier provider of comprehensive material handling and intralogistics solutions, including forklifts, warehouse equipment, automation, warehouse design, racking systems, rentals, service, and parts support. As the nation's first TRUE Zero Waste forklift dealership, Bailey is committed to sustainability, community involvement, and helping customers build safer, more efficient operations. Bailey is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with 11 locations throughout the Southeast serving Tennessee, North Georgia, Kentucky, and Virginia, as well its location in Kent, WA serving Washington state, Northern Idaho, and Western Montana.

Learn more about Bailey Equipment & Intralogistics at www.baileycompany.com or visit the company's Seattle/Kent location at www.baileycompany.com/locations/seattle/.

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SOURCE The Bailey Company