
About Autoquip
Leading the Way in Material Handling Technology for 75+ Years
We Invest in Innovation to Empower Our Customers to Succeed
Since our founding in 1947, Autoquip has been the recognized leader in custom material handling equipment, known for superior craftsmanship and customer service. With a legacy of industry leadership, we continuously invest in advanced technologies and tailored solutions to expand our capabilities and meet the evolving needs of our customers.
Our Core Values
We embody our values in all that we do, driving our passion for excellence and innovation. Whether you’re an employee or a customer, the Autoquip experience highlights these principles.
Our Dedicated Team
Every member of the Autoquip team is committed to your success. At each level of the organization, we prioritize our customers and leverage our expertise in every solution we provide.

We take great pride in designing and manufacturing our lifting equipment in the manufacturing heartland of Guthrie, Oklahoma. Although our roots will always be in America, our continuous innovation presents the opportunity to expand globally, enabling us to enhance and broaden our product offerings while upholding Autoquip’s high standards for quality and performance.
Autoquip Solutions
We provide innovative solutions that enable our customers to meet their most ambitious project objectives. With a wide array of lifting products, VRCs, control systems, integrated and automated solutions, and extensive industry knowledge, we equip you to achieve new heights.

Customization
With limitless customization capabilities, our engineers will deliver the ideal lift for your needs with efficiency and safety always built in.

VRCs
Our Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) are expertly designed to meet the most challenging high-travel and storage requirements.

Automation and System Integration
Autoquip lifts seamlessly integrate with new and existing automated systems, simplifying a range of complex processes and operation

High-Capacity Lifts
Autoquip’s heavy-duty high-capacity lifts enhance efficiency in assembly, inspection, painting, and automation, ensuring safety and precision with movable rams and traversing pit covers.

Work Positioners
Our Work Positioners empower operators with full control to bring the work to them, providing custom solutions for tilters and turntables that ensure precise positioning of tools, materials, and fixtures.
Our Family of Brands
The Autoquip family of brands offers a comprehensive suite of innovations that redefine efficiency, precision, and safety.
Our History
From the moment we opened in 1947, the Autoquip family has continuously raised the bar and revolutionized the world of quality lift equipment.
Autoquip was established in 1947
by Jesse Clarke and his brother Dudley in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in hydraulic lifting equipment. Leveraging his connections in the automotive sector, Jesse started producing high-quality, large-diameter ram lifts primarily utilized in automotive service.

Solid Corporate Support
For over 100 years, Miner Enterprises, Inc. has supplied the railroad industry with quality manufactured and engineered railcar components. Autoquip Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately held Miner Enterprises. Because of this corporate support, we enjoy consistent and continued growth.
Industry Leadership & Memberships
We’re proud to be part of several leading trade associations. Our membership keeps us at the forefront of industry standards and innovations, ensuring that we provide high-quality products and services.

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