Top level backing for new forklift venture

An Ashford businessman who has become the UK division of a unique range of farming-focused forklifts has been given the best possible backing for his new venture.

Mark Dorman, who has a lifetime's experience in the industry and the support of an equally well-qualified team, has set up Prins Forklifts UK Ltd with the help of investment from 'Mr Prins' himself, Johan Ipenburg.

With the Prins range having a limited presence in the UK a surprising state of affairs given the forklift's advantages, which include the ability to go from yard to orchard and back without difficulty. Mr Ipenburg was delighted to back Mark's bid to take on the UK operation.

As Mark's plans began to take shape, the Prins company boss went further than backing the idea; he became a major shareholder in the fledgling business, unveiled at a well-attended open day at the company's impressive new showroom and workshop complex at Lympne Distribution Park in east Kent.

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