IRVINE, Calif., (September 27, 2006) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), today announced Toyota again tops the leader board as the world’s largest lift truck supplier according to 2005 revenue reports. With global sales revenue of more than $5 billion, this is the fourth consecutive year Toyota has been ranked the largest supplier of lift trucks as reported by Modern Materials Handling.

According to the World Industrial Truck Statistics, growth in the worldwide lift truck market slowed to a moderate level in 2005. Toyota enjoyed a 3.7 percent increase in 2005, continuing to catapult itself ahead of other industry players.

“We are pleased that even during a time of modest growth, Toyota continues to post sales gains and retain the number one worldwide position,” said Dr. Shankar Basu, president and CEO of TMHU. “We attribute this success to our strong dealer support and the ongoing production of technologically advanced lift trucks.”

This award comes on the heels of FORTUNE magazine naming Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) to its top 50 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. TICO achieved an additional honor, earning the number one spot in the motor vehicle parts industry ranking, moving up from last year’s number two position.

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

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), a subsidiary of TICO, is the number one selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002. TMHU 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 187 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.