About us
CESAB Material Handling Europe was founded in 1942 in Bologna, Italy and our customers have been at the heart of our business ever since then. With its corporate head office and sales support in Bologna and marketing support in Brussels, CESAB has a wide network of 120 independent dealers across Europe to make sure you have excellent service and support whenever you need it.
“By partnering with Cesab, our customers have the perfect combination of high-quality products from a world-class manufacturer and the flexibility of personal service from a local dealer.”
Luca Giovagnoni - Commercial Director CESAB Europe
Our customers receive the highest quality of support from CESAB and our network of dealers with the following services:
- Consultations during the forklift selection process
- Operator instruction
- Safety inspection
- Preventive maintenance
- Genuine spare parts sourcing
- ASEC (After Sales Evaluation & Certification)
- Repairs
Our forklifts are designed, manufactured and tested in Europe in our factories in France, Italy, and Sweden using the best manufacturing processes in the world.
- Highest quality
- Increased flexibility
- Shorter delivery lead times
- Reduced environmental impact
CESAB MATERIAL HANDLING UK
Unit 10, Regent Park
Booth Drive,
Park Farm South
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire NN8 6GR
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1933 670 460
Fax: +44 1933 679 854
History of CESAB
1942
CESAB founded by the Maccaferri family in Bologna, Italy.
First CESAB logo introduced.
1940's
CESAB commences business activities with products for railways and materials handling sectors.
1951
First CESAB electric forklift produced.
1953
First Italian CESAB dealer appointed 'Marabini F.lli' in Bergamo.
1960's
Gallery Gallery GalleryCESAB logo updated
First CESAB high level order picker produced
First CESAB towing tractor produced
1965
CESAB already focused on after-sales with dealer service training.
1970's
Gallery GalleryIntroduction of centaur as CESAB logo.
First CESAB rough terrain forklift produced.
Introduction of electronic control
for CESAB electric forklifts.
CESAB corporate colour changes
from orange to yellow.
1978
First CESAB reach truck produced.
1980
GalleryOne of the first exhibitions with CESAB showing full range helps increase brand awareness in Italian market.
1984
First CESAB electric high capacity ECO-P 85 produced.
1986
First CESAB warehouse truck range produced.
1992
GalleryFocus on the European market continues with the foundation of CESAB Ltd in the UK.
1993
CESAB logo renewed.
Pininfarina designs CESAB trucks creating the legendary Blitz range.
CESAB green introduced as corporate colour.
1994
Foundation of "BTCESAB S.c.a.r.l." a joint venture with BT Italia.
CESAB products recognised with Compasso D'Oro awards for the Blitz and Drago models.
2000
2005
Acquisition of LTE
Part of the CESAB group, LTE is the European Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) that specialises in the design and production of CESAB forklift masts.
2009
Decision made to place greater focus on European market. CESAB Material Handling Europe established.
2011
2012
CESAB 70th Anniversary.
2018
2020
2022
Launch of the new Cesab P013i: compact, manoeuvrable stable and efficient Powered Pallet Truck
2023
Cesab celebrate 80 years of brand development and growth, years of expanding our network across Europe and growing Cesab family.
Cesab Material Handling Europe launched the new S010I Li-ion powered stacker that brings the highest level of productivity, speed and safety