HENRIETTA, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation formally opened its new advanced energy storage solutions development, prototyping, and test center in the town of Henrietta in Monroe County on May 19, the company and Empire State Development (ESD) announced.
Raymond, which already has more than 2,500 workers across its New York facilities, will create up to 40 new jobs at the test center located at 1565 Jefferson Road.
In April, Raymond and Toyota Material Handling, Inc. announced the two companies would functionally integrate under the Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) name for the benefit of their collective customers.
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Raymond, which manufactures material-handling products like electric forklift trucks, also announced it will lease space on Carriage Street in Honeoye Falls to test and validate fuel-cell systems for its products.
“We are proud to expand our footprint in Monroe County as we continue to invest in the Finger Lakes region,” TMHNA COO Michael G. Field said in the announcement. “This new Honeoye Falls site reflects our shared commitment to creating high-quality jobs and advancing next-generation energy technologies. With strong support from Empire State Development and local partners, we’re building on our legacy of innovation while driving sustainable economic growth in New York.”
ESD will provide up to $400,000 through the Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program for the promised creation of up to 20 new jobs. Raymond will spend $1.9 million to open the site and expects to be operational there in late 2027. Monroe County and Greater Rochester Enterprise are also assisting with the projects.
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“We are excited about The Raymond Corporation’s expansion and what it will mean for Monroe County’s economy,” Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said. “Not only will they be creating a combined 60 new jobs at their new advanced energy solutions test center in Henrietta and their new facility in Honeoye Falls, they are continuing to cement Monroe County’s place at the forefront of next-generation energy technologies.”
The County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) is supporting the projects with more than $600,000 in sales-tax exemptions on materials.
Raymond is partnering with Rochester-area energy-storage resources and high-tech innovators to further advance energy-solution technology efforts for both the Raymond and Toyota Material Handling brands, including lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells.
“This expansion in Honeoye Falls reflects our strategic focus on advancing clean-energy technologies that support our customers and the broader material-handling industry,” TMHNA VP of Technology Solutions Jennifer Lupo said.
The projects support Finger Lakes Forward, the region’s strategy to generate economic growth and community development by investing in key industries including photonics, agriculture/food production, and advanced manufacturing.
“The Raymond Corporation’s continued development of next-gen energy applications for the lift truck industry reflects its impressive commitment to the Finger Lakes region and the positive economic benefits for companies choosing to build their businesses in the Empire State,” ESD CEO/Commissioner Hope Knight said.
Headquartered in the town of Greene in Chenango County, the Raymond Corporation provides material-handling products and intralogistics solutions.
Toyota Material Handling North America represents the operational strength of two affiliated companies — Toyota Material Handling, Inc. and Raymond. Their combined manufacturing operations span nearly 2.5 million square feet across facilities in Greene; Columbus, Indiana; Muscatine, Iowa; and East Chicago, Indiana. Together, they produce more than 1,900 forklifts each week and have a combined annual revenue of more than $6 billion with 16,000 employees.
