Carolina Handling has received the prestigious award from The Raymond Corporation for 35 consecutive years.
CHARLOTTE, NC (April 16, 2026) — For the 35th year in a row, Carolina Handling has been named a Dealer of Distinction (DOD) by The Raymond Corporation, a global provider of best-in-class material handling equipment and intelligent intralogistics solutions.
The DOD award is given annually to the top performers among Raymond Solutions and Support Centers throughout North America. Carolina Handling, the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone territory, is part of an elite group of 7 dealerships to obtain DOD Status.
Being named a Dealer of Distinction is based on points scored in categories covering virtually all areas of the business, including sales, service, parts, rentals, leasing, power and intralogistics solutions. The award signifies strength in the marketplace and operational excellence that drives growth and continuous improvement.
Carolina Handling celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026 and has more than 900 associates. The company continues to evolve from a forklift-only provider to an integrated material handling solutions company, supporting customers with lift trucks, consultation, design, engineering, and the implementation of storage and automation solutions to help customers achieve more space, speed, and efficiency through integrated technologies.
“Receiving the Dealer of Distinction award once again this year reinforces the strength and quality of our associates, and the trust our customers place in us as a long-term partner,” said Carolina Handling President & CEO Brent Hillabrand. “As operations become more complex and automation plays a larger role, our focus remains on delivering integrated solutions that help customers scale efficiently, adapt quickly, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing supply chain environment.”
In February, Carolina Handling received the 2025 Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA), a recognition achieved by fewer than 10 percent of MHEDA’s 600 members.
About Carolina Handling
Founded in 1966, Carolina Handling is one of the Southeast’s leading material handling solution providers and the exclusive Raymond Solutions and Support Center for North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Florida’s Central time zone territory. The company provides lift trucks and automation solutions for warehouses, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, as well as parts, racking, storage, lighting and dock and door equipment.
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Carolina Handling operates branch offices in Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Greensboro, NC, Raleigh, NC and Easley, SC. The company has more than 900 associates. For more information, visit www.carolinahandling.com.
