Established in 1945 Crown Equipment Corporation is a privately held American manufacturer headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio. Crown is now one of the world’s leading producers of powered industrial forklift trucks. Crown is the fifth-largest forklift manufacturer globally, generating US$5.29 billion in worldwide sales in 2024.
From its early beginnings manufacturing furnace controls and antenna rotators, Crown evolved into a material handling specialist. Today, its forklifts are used worldwide in warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities, delivering reliable performance in demanding and narrow-aisle applications.