About us

Kalmar UK was established in 1988 as Kalmar Climax before becoming Solely Kalmar in the mid 90’s concentrating on the larger forklift truck and port equipment markets, opening in Coventry in 1995. As part of an amalgamation of Cargotec companies Kalmar moved to Ellesmere Shropshire in 2009 to be with Hiab. In no time at all Kalmar had outgrown its base, moving out to its own office and Workshops in Shrewsbury in 2018.

Kalmar is the industry leader in terminal automation and energy efficient handling equipment, understanding the needs of this dynamic market better than most.

Our powerful and precise range of equipment, including ship to shore cranes, RTG, straddle carriers, container handlers, forklifts and terminal tractors, designed with smart features to boost productivity and efficiency, combined with the best expert knowledge, Kalmar will revolutionise how ports and terminals operate now and in the future.

Our expertise and experience is why the world’s most prestigious companies choose us.