Independent Lift Truck Service was established in July of 1982, with John Dick as sole owner and operator. Shortly afterwards, family members Marlene, Gerry, and Wayne joined the team to develop one of hte strongest support teams for the forklift and material handling industry throughout the State of Alaska.

 

Business was primarily forklift parts, service, and used equipment sales in the Anchorage area.  In 1984 ILTS began to sell new Mitsubishi forklifts, increasing revenue and establishing itself as a recognized dealership.  By 1989 ILTS began furnishing financial programs for customers, boosting sales of new and used equipment.  In 1996, ILTS changed from A Sole Proprietorship, to Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, Inc. with Wayne Dick and Gerry Dick as the principal owners.

 

After studying the markets carefully ILTA started selling equipment to a broader market share throughout the State of Alaska, due primarily to major lines represented such as Caterpillar, Mitsubishi, AK Forklifts, Crayler, and Paling.  As the company has grown they have established a long list of valued and loyal customers in the lumber, construction, warehousing, and fishing industries.

 

Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, Inc. has now established itself as the leading forklift dealership in the State of Alaska, continuing to grow and expand by selling top quality new & used equipment, servicing our customers with the best trained forklift service technicians in the state, and providing OEM and quality aftermarket parts.