Thursday 12 December 2024

Combilift, the material handling solutions firm, has been awarded Company of the Year at the Business & Finance Awards 2024, in association with KPMG Ireland. 

The award was presented to Combilift’s CEO Martin McVicar by Seamus Hand from KPMG at the 50th Business & Finance Awards ceremony – held in Dublin, recently.

Combilift, has an annual revenue of €500m-plus, and has continued its export-focused business model, with 98% of its operations serving international markets.

Since its founding in 1998, Combilift has built a global reputation as the largest manufacturer of multi-directional, articulated, and side-loading forklifts, as well as large material handling equipment such as straddle carriers, with more than 85,000 units in operation across 85 countries. 

Martin McVicar, CEO of Combilift, said: “This award reflects the bold vision and relentless drive that has been at the heart of Combilift since Robert Moffett and I started in 1998. Every forklift, every innovation, and every milestone reflects our commitment to pushing boundaries and transforming material handling worldwide. This moment belongs to our employees, our dealers, and our customers, who rely on us to deliver quality material handling solutions to optimise their warehouse space.”

Joining a legacy of excellence

Winning this award places Combilift among an elite group of previous winners, including industry giants Glen Dimplex, Kingspan, Primark, Google, and Intel.

As a home-grown Irish business with a global footprint, this latest recognition serves as a powerful reminder of the company's ongoing success and its critical role in shaping the future of the material handling industry.