# Red Diamond Distribution acquires Bristol Forklifts

Bristol Forklifts Ltd, a materials handling equipment provider and Mitsubishi forklift dealer, was sold to Red Diamond Distribution, the UK's sole importer of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, for an undisclosed sum.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-07-12
- Where: Bristol, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: materials handling equipment, Mitsubishi forklift trucks
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Red Diamond Distribution](https://endata.com/companies/33092.md) (acquirer)
- [Bristol Forklifts](https://endata.com/companies/33093.md) (target)

## Sources

- [rwkgoodman.com](https://www.rwkgoodman.com/info-hub/victory-as-royds-withy-king-gets-bristol-forklifts-sale-over-the-finish-line/), 2018-07-12: "Bristol Forklifts and Red Diamond have worked together closely over the years and have a good relationship."

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