About Kalmar USA

Kalmar USA – The Global Leader in Terminal Tractors and Material Handling Solutions
Kalmar USA, a division of Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki: KALMAR), delivers industry-leading heavy-duty material handling equipment and services that keep North American supply chains moving. We serve ports, terminals, warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial operations with innovative, sustainable solutions built on decades of global expertise and local craftsmanship.

Our legacy in terminal tractor manufacturing began in the 1950s in Ottawa, Kansas, where Ottawa Steel introduced the world’s first terminal tractor, revolutionizing trailer handling in logistics yards. Today, Kalmar Ottawa is the undisputed global leader, with over 85,000 terminal tractors produced—more than all competitors combined. Built in the heart of Kansas, Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors, including the advanced Ottawa T2 and zero-emission T2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor, are trusted across the world for their durability, efficiency, and reliability.

Kalmar USA also offers a complete portfolio of cutting-edge material handling equipment, including:

• Reachstackers – Designed for fast, safe, and fuel-efficient container handling at ports and rail terminals.
  
  
• Forklift Trucks – Built to handle demanding industrial lifting with precision and strength.
  
  
• Straddle Carriers – Engineered for high-capacity, high-efficiency container stacking and transport in terminal operations.
  
  
• Container Handlers and Yard Equipment – Optimized for productivity, uptime, and operator comfort.
  
  
• Electric and Hybrid Equipment – Featuring our growing line of low- and zero-emission solutions that help reduce operational carbon footprints.
  
  

As part of a global organization headquartered in Helsinki, Finland and active in over 120 countries, Kalmar USA combines international innovation with American-made quality. Our products are backed by decades of experience, a strong commitment to service, and a clear vision for a more sustainable logistics industry.

Kalmar - Making every move count.