Manitou BF SA was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Ancenis, France. It is a manufacturer of material handling machinery (rotating telehandlers, all-terrain or industrial forklift, aerial working platforms, stid steer loader, etc.) in French Manitou means “it handles anything”. It designs, assemble, and distribute. It is in a leadership role in the material handling products. Manitou acquired Gehl, Mustang, Edge, and Loc brands, and sell them through a network of approximately 1,400 dealers.

Manitou focuses on 3 markets, Construction, Agriculture and Industries market. Manitou has internally separated the market into 3 product divisions. These are RTH (Rough Terrain Handling), IMH (Industrial Material Handling), and CE (Compact Equipment). The company operates through 5 subsidiaries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.