ROSCOMMON, Mich., (June 13, 2006) – Kirtland Community College today announced it received a new Toyota lift truck for use in its Automotive Technology department. The 10,000 lb. capacity, internal combustion lift truck was donated to the college by Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU).

“Our automotive technology department is thrilled with this donation,” said Richard Bonk, automotive technology instructor of Kirtland Community College. “The lift truck provides students with another engineering path to explore beyond traditional automotive studies.”

The Kirtland Automotive Technology department is nationally certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) in all eight major areas of training. Automotive technicians receive training in automotive technology, chassis, electrical systems, powertrain and more.

“This Toyota lift truck is especially important to our program because we receive many calls from lift truck service and repair companies looking for qualified technicians,” continued Bonk. “Thanks in part to Rick Kidder, a Kirtland alumnus and Toyota representative, who helped orchestrate the donation, we will be able to provide the hands-on experience necessary to better prepare our students for careers in the material handling industry.”

About Kirtland Community College

Kirtland Community College offers higher education in a student-focused environment, providing transfer and career technical programs; developmental studies; workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural opportunities. The college’s main campus currently has 2,100 students enrolled.

About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), the number one selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002, is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the Toyota brand. Built on a reputation for excellence, Toyota is known for its quality, reliability and durability. In fact, third-party research indicates Toyota lift trucks rank highest in quality and value among the top competitors. Quality is the hallmark of Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota manufacturing facilities, including Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) in Columbus, Ind. Most of the Toyota lift trucks sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM.

Toyota’s commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-nine authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 185 dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and Certified Used lift trucks, parts, service and financing. For more information on TMHU, please visit www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.