Case Telehandler Production Suspended

After announcing in October 2008 the postponement of the TX1055 telescopic handler, Case Construction Equipment, Racine, WI, has suspended the production of all telehandlers until further notice.

“The North American economy continues to experience significant and continued weakness in the residential, commercial and rental markets that traditionally utilize these machines,” the company said in a letter to its dealers. “In addition, Case faces exchange rate issues due to European sourcing of this product line.”

As a result, Case will suspend production of the telehandlers —TX742, TX842 and TX945— until further notice. The company also announced that no additional orders will be accepted at this time, and all dealer orders in the system will be cancelled. Any units already shipped from the plant will be invoiced to the dealer.

Case said it will continue to support dealers and customers with parts, service and warranty for any machines that have been sold to customers and for those in the inventory.

In its letter to its dealers, Case said it regrets the inconvenience and “will continue to monitor the market place and will communicate updates as they occur.”