Apex Material Handling Corporation of Illinois

Now celebrating over 60 years, clients have trusted Thornel for their material handling needs since Thornel started in September 1955. Founded by Carl Thorkelson and Garth Owen, they wanted a material handling equipment sales agency representing a variety of manufacturers and specializing in industrial material handling containers. Thornel believes in “State of the Art Technology”, but feels nothing substitutes for human interaction. We will provide a reliable, trustworthy, and competent sales staff to personally handle all of your material handling and storage equipment needs. We will make a complete effort to satisfy your requirements and complete your project on time.

Pettibone is the parent of many independent operating companies that produce an array of equipment and products. The independent business concept fosters entrepreneurship and growth. Equipment and products are marketed domestically through a direct sales force, manufacturer's representatives and an established network of independent dealers. Internationally, Pettibone sells in more than 60 countries through an independent distributor network, company sales representatives, licensees and agents. The company has evolved into five operational groups of core business that are profit and cash flow generators with a lean, experienced management team at the corporate level, group level and each of the operating units. Most of the companies in these groups are leading suppliers in their respective industries. The divisions include heavy equipment group, tire and wire group, sewer and drain cleaning equipment group, mill services group and a diversified group. Pettibone is headquartered in Downers Grove, Ill.

Associated Material Handling represents Raymond narrow aisle lift trucks and offers related material handling, storage and picking solutions. The company provides a wide range of products from several manufacturers, including E-Z-GO, Taylor Dunn, Lift-A-Loft, Big Joe, Hanel, Diamond Phoenix, Ridg-U-Rak, Frazier and Wildeck. It offers various simple and routine maintenance repairs and servicing for major and minor overhauls. The company also has Raymond-certified technicians and trainers who organize training programs for customers. It additionally services a wide range of other material handling equipment, such as Crown, Hyster, Yale, Toyota, Clark and Ect. It is a member of Material Handling Dealer Association and maintains a location in Carol Stream, Ill.