It has been a few weeks since we announced our new strategic agreement with Kalmar to distribute and support the IRTC Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) across global markets. In that short time, the landscape around us has shifted, profoundly and unmistakably.
This partnership marks far more than an expanded distribution footprint. It represents a powerful new chapter for our team, our customers, and the mission-driven work behind the RTCH.
A New Level of Recognition for the RTCH
For years, IRTC has focused on building the world’s toughest, most capable rough terrain container handling equipment, solutions engineered for remote, austere, and infrastructure-limited environments where conventional equipment simply cannot operate. And today, the world now gets to take a closer look.
With the Kalmar partnership, what was once was a bit of a best-kept secret in demanding operational environments is now gaining global visibility. We are firmly on the map, and the market is watching.
Honoring the Partners Who Got Us Here
While global attention grows, one thing remains unchanged: our deep appreciation for the customers and partners who believed in IRTC from the beginning.
These time-honored relationships brought us to the table. They trusted the RTCH to perform where other machines could not, and that trust built the foundation for this new global stage. As we expand with Kalmar, those early partners remain not only valued but essential to our ongoing mission and growth.
A Bigger Stage, Brighter Lights
The partnership with Kalmar dramatically amplifies the reach and impact of the RTCH. Through their global network, more operators, logisticians, defense leaders, and industrial teams will now understand what our customers have known for years: The RTCH is built for environments that challenge everything else.
From remote construction zones and border operations to expeditionary defense missions and resource exploration sites, the RTCH was engineered for the world’s harshest conditions.
And now, that purpose-built strength is stepping into the spotlight. The RTCH Was Built for This Moment. As our CEO, Steve Speakes, shared so powerfully, “The RTCH is made big and tough, precisely for this big moment and now more people are watching.”
This machine was not designed for the ordinary. It was designed to solve the problems that matter most when infrastructure is limited, timelines are critical, and reliability is non-negotiable. The global attention we’re receiving today feels less like a surprise and more like a natural next step in the journey of a product built for impact.
Our Team Will Make Big Dreams Happen
Perhaps the most exciting part of this moment is what it means for our people. The IRTC team, engineers, technicians, operators, leaders, and partners, has poured dedication into creating a machine that truly changes what’s possible in rough-terrain logistics.
Now, standing on an expanded global stage, that same team is ready to deliver in an even bigger way.
With new market access, expanded support capabilities, and a strengthened global footprint, we have a rare opportunity: to redefine what rough terrain material handling can look like around the world. And we are ready.
Looking Ahead
The momentum of this partnership is only beginning. As global awareness grows and new customers discover the RTCH, we move forward grounded in the same principles that built IRTC: rugged capability, relentless reliability, and a commitment to solving real-world challenges. The stage is set for extraordinary things.