Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (MTUl)

Overview

Manitou BF SA is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and provision of equipment and services. Founded in 1954, the company has established a strong presence worldwide, focusing on two main divisions: Product, and Services and Solutions. This includes a diverse lineup of material handling, access, and earthmoving equipment, catering to a variety of sectors such as agriculture, construction, industry, aeronautics, defense, environment, mining and quarries, and oil and gas. With its headquarters in Ancenis, France, Manitou BF SA has built a reputation for innovation and quality, distributing its products through a comprehensive network of dealers under the Manitou, Gehl, and Mustang by Manitou brands.

Products and Services

Manitou BF SA offers a wide range of equipment and services designed to meet various operational needs across multiple industries. Below are their key products and services:

• Material Handling and Earthmoving Equipment: The company provides rough-terrain fixed, rotating, and heavy-duty telehandlers; rough-terrain, semi-industrial and industrial forklift trucks; skid steer, articulated, backhoe, and track loaders; aerial work platforms; truck-mounted forklifts; and warehousing equipment.
• Attachments: Manitou offers a comprehensive range of attachments, including buckets, clamps, cups, fork handling solutions, forks and grapples, jibs, work platforms, skips, sweepers and cleaners, winches, mining accessories, and miscellaneous attachments, alongside backrest, carriage, and interface references.
• Services: The company's value-added services enhance the ownership and operational experience. These include technical training, provision of new or refurbished spare parts, after-sales service, machine connectivity, fleet management, financing solutions, maintenance and warranty extension contracts, rent-to-rent leases, full-service contracts, recovery, repair, and resale of used equipment.