OEM expansion from an exclusive dealer model to a 15-dealer network aims to drive momentum across the province.
VAUDREUIL-DORION — Hangcha Forklift Canada has expanded its Quebec dealer network, transitioning from a single-dealer model to a province-wide structure that aims to improve access to equipment sales, rentals, mobile service, parts distribution, and fleet management support. The network includes authorized dealers in more regions including Montreal, Quebec City, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Mauricie, Estrie, and Eastern Quebec. Customers are now supported by more than 100 field technicians, along with a 30,000-square-foot parts operation at Hangcha Canada’s head office in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Per an Apr. 21 press release, bookings in Quebec increasing by 52 per cent in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. Based on data reported to the Industrial Truck Association, Hangcha Canada’s market share in Quebec also increased by 2.6 per cent for orders booked and 9.9 per cent for orders shipped. “What we’re seeing in Quebec confirms the value of a more efficient, scalable support model,” said Yan Lamontagne, Sales and Product Director at Hangcha Canada. “We’ve shortened the distance between customers and the service they rely on.”
The 15 dealers that are a part of the network were selected based on operational capabilities and alignment with long-term growth. Criteria included geographic coverage, number of shop and road technicians, existing customer base, rental fleet presence, parts infrastructure, showroom availability and salesforce strength.
“Over the past few years, we’ve seen the Hangcha brand gain traction in Quebec, supported by product performance and positive customer feedback,” said Louis Gauthier, President of Gauthier Chariots Élévateurs. “Today, with parts more readily available than ever through their provincial headquarters and a broad range of innovative equipment, we’re confident in the value it brings to customers and the opportunity to grow with the brand as part of the new dealer network.”
Per the press release, Hangcha Canada is also introducing a targeted warranty incentive for Quebec customers as part of the transition. Existing customers who transfer their service to an authorized Hangcha dealer in Quebec are eligible for an additional one year or 2000 hours of full warranty coverage at no cost.