Founded in 1945 as Gough Materials Handling, Hyster NZ has a long-standing reputation for reliability, innovation, and premium forklift and materials handling solutions. Following its 2020 rebrand to ‘Hyster NZ’ under Sime Darby Transport (NZ) Ltd, the company continued to deliver on Hyster’s global legacy.
Now, in 2025, the transition into the Adaptalift Group — one of Australia’s leading providers of fleet management and integrated materials handling solutions, marks the beginning of a new era of capability and growth.
“Hyster New Zealand is a strong business with deep customer relationships, great technical expertise, and a nationwide footprint,” said Steven Taylor, CEO of Adaptalift Group.
“Our initial focus is on supporting business continuity, working closely with the team and customers to ensure service levels are maintained and optimised. We want to develop a deep understanding of where we can best add value to existing customers — through product knowledge, technology solutions, and access to a wide parts inventory.”