When a forklift is down, every minute counts.
Production slows. Shipments get delayed. Employees wait instead of working. What may seem like a simple replacement part can quickly become a costly disruption when it isn’t readily available.
That’s why choosing a forklift parts supplier isn’t just about price. It’s about availability.
At Industrial Parts & Service, we’ve built our parts operation around one goal: keeping your equipment running. With an 80% in-stock fill rate and more than $500,000 in inventory, we’re able to supply the majority of parts directly from our shelves, helping customers get back to work faster instead of waiting days or weeks for parts to arrive.
The Hidden Cost of Waiting for Forklift Parts
Many businesses don’t think about parts availability until something breaks.
A hydraulic hose fails. An electrical component stops working. A drive wheel wears out unexpectedly.
The part itself may not be expensive. The downtime usually is.
When your supplier doesn’t stock what you need, the process often looks like this:
- Order is placed
- Supplier orders the part from the manufacturer
- Part ships to the dealer
- Dealer ships it to you or schedules service
Depending on the manufacturer and part availability, that process can take several days or even weeks.
Meanwhile, your forklift sits idle.
If that truck is critical to your operation, the costs add up quickly through lost productivity, delayed orders, overtime, or even rental equipment.
Why Stocking Dealers Deliver Faster
A stocking dealer invests heavily in inventory so customers don’t have to wait for common replacement parts.
Rather than relying entirely on manufacturer warehouses, stocking dealers maintain a local inventory of high-demand components that can be shipped or installed immediately.
At IPS, we’ve made that investment because we understand what’s at stake for our customers.
Our parts department maintains:
- Over $500,000 in forklift parts inventory
- An 80% fill rate directly from our shelves
- Parts for all major forklift brands, not just the manufacturers we represent
That means most parts requests can be fulfilled immediately instead of starting a lengthy ordering process.
More Than Just Linde and Combilift Parts
IPS is the exclusive dealer for Linde and Combilift throughout much of our territory, allowing us to maintain exceptionally strong inventory for these premium brands.
That exclusivity provides another advantage.
Because we’re a dedicated stocking dealer with a well-supported inventory program, many owners of Linde and Combilift equipment, even those outside our normal sales territory, turn to IPS when they struggle to source parts elsewhere.
At the same time, our parts department supports all makes and models of forklifts.
Whether you operate Toyota, Hyster, Yale, Crown, Raymond, Mitsubishi, CAT, Clark, Nissan, or another brand, our team can source the parts you need.
Parts Availability Supports Better Service
Fast parts availability doesn’t just benefit customers who perform their own maintenance.
It also allows our service technicians to complete repairs more efficiently.
When the necessary parts are already in stock, repairs can often be completed much sooner, helping customers return equipment to service with minimal interruption.
Combined with our goal of same-day or next-day service response whenever possible, stocked inventory becomes one more way IPS helps maximize equipment uptime.
Why Businesses Choose IPS for Forklift Parts
For many operations, forklifts are among the most heavily used pieces of equipment in the facility. Every hour they’re unavailable affects productivity.
That’s why customers continue to rely on IPS for:
- Large in-stock inventory with an 80% fill rate
- More than $500,000 invested in forklift parts
- Parts available for virtually every forklift brand
- Deep inventory for Linde and Combilift equipment
- Knowledgeable parts specialists who help identify the correct component
- Fast turnaround to minimize costly downtime
When uptime matters, the supplier behind your parts matters just as much.
Keep Your Fleet Moving with IPS
Whether you manage one forklift or an entire fleet, having the right parts partner can significantly reduce downtime and keep your operation running efficiently.
Industrial Parts & Service combines decades of forklift expertise with one of the region’s strongest parts inventories, giving customers fast access to the components they need when they need them most.
Need forklift parts? Contact the IPS parts team today to find the right part for your equipment and experience the advantage of working with a true stocking dealer.
