Syracuse Office: 6624 Joy Road, East Syracuse, NY
Utica Office: 2231 Route 5, Utica, NY
Celebrating our 70th anniversary!
Syracuse Office: 6624 Joy Road, East Syracuse, NY
Utica Office: 2231 Route 5, Utica, NY
Sales and Service: (315) 732-4111
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. Materials Handling Celebrates 70 Years of Service, Innovation, and Family Tradition
Syracuse, NY — March 2026 — U.S. Materials Handling proudly announces the celebration of its 70th Anniversary, marking seven decades of “Helping companies lift it, move it and store it.”
Founded in 1956 by Robert A. and Erma D. Payne, U.S. Materials Handling began as a small two-person operation built on hard work, integrity, and a commitment to serving customers. Today, that same dedication continues as the company celebrates 70 years of helping businesses of all sizes operate safer, smarter, and more efficiently.
Built as a family business and now four generations strong, U.S. Materials Handling remains grounded in experience, long-standing relationships, and a deep understanding of real-world operations. Over the decades, the company has grown from a modest office into a multi-million-dollar, multi-location, full-line material handling distributorship, serving a wide range of industries across the region.
U.S. Materials Handling represents leading manufacturers across a full range of material handling product lines, offering comprehensive solutions tailored to each customer’s operational needs. Services include systems engineering, turnkey installations, parts and service support, as well as new, used, and rental equipment options. The company also provides fork truck safety training, helping organizations maintain safer workplaces and meet operational compliance standards.
“As the material handling industry has evolved, so have we,” said Shaun O’Brien, President of U.S. Materials Handling. “By combining decades of hands-on experience with modern solutions and technology, we continue to help our customers improve productivity, safety, and long-term performance.”
While the company has expanded and adapted over the years, one thing has remained constant:
Our commitment to doing what’s right for our customers.
As U.S. Materials Handling celebrates this milestone anniversary, the company looks forward to continuing its legacy of innovation, service, and partnership with customers for generations to come.
Media Contact:
U.S. Materials Handling
Shane O’Brien
www.usmhcorp.com
sobrien@usmhcorp.com
U.S. Materials Handling Donates Electric Pallet Jack to Corcoran High School’s Welding Department
Sracuse, NY — U.S. Materials Handling is proud to support the next generation of manufacturers by donating an electric pallet jack to Corcoran High School’s Welding Department. This donation enhances the school’s already impressive industrial space, providing students with hands-on experience using the equipment they’ll encounter in the workforce.
Corcoran High School boasts a cutting-edge facility designed to prepare students for careers in manufacturing and automation. With state-of-the-art tools, including an advanced automation arm, students gain real-world training in modern fabrication, welding, and industrial processes. By integrating industry-standard equipment into their curriculum, Corcoran High School is shaping the skilled workforce of tomorrow.
“We believe in investing in the future of manufacturing,” said Shaun O’Brien, President of U.S. Materials Handling. “These students are the next generation of industry leaders, and providing them with the right tools and training is essential. We’re thrilled to contribute to their education and help equip them for success.”
The donation of the electric pallet jack will allow students to learn about material handling and logistics—key components of any manufacturing operation. By working with industry-grade machinery, students develop the technical skills needed for careers in welding, automation, and beyond.
Corcoran High School’s Welding Department continues to be a leader in vocational education, providing students with hands-on experience in a high-tech learning environment. “With the support of industry partners like U.S. Materials Handling, the program remains at the forefront of workforce development, ensuring students graduate with the skills necessary to thrive in today’s manufacturing landscape.”-Ryan Tarpening P-TECH & Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Corcoran High School
About U.S. Materials Handling
U.S. Material Handling is dedicated to providing top-quality equipment and solutions for material handling, warehousing, and industrial operations. They represent quality manufacturers and offer forklifts, racking, conveyors, cranes, loading dock, parts, service and more. They also offer new, used, rental equipment as well as forklift safety training and planned service.