Raymond West celebrates 75 years as a Raymond Dealer
Raymond West is celebrating a significant milestone marking 75 years as a Raymond Intralogistics Solutions Provider.
Raymond West has grown from an office in a Beverly Hills’ kitchen and the trunk of a Studebaker into a leading provider of forklifts, warehouse automation equipment, loading dock equipment, storage solutions, conveyor equipment, and much more. Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions boasts more than 1,400 employees, $831 million in annual revenue, and 21 branches across the West Coast.
James Wilcox
“As we mark our 75th year anniversary and partnership with the Raymond Corporation, we celebrate not just a milestone in time, but a journey of innovation, dedication, and growth,” said James Wilcox, President of Raymond West. “From the humble beginnings of a one-man operation in Southern California to becoming a leading end-to-endless intralogistics solution provider in the West, our success is a
testament to the hard work and commitment of every member of our team, past and present.”
“We’ve come far and will continue to aspire to set the standard for our clients in that whatever they need, the problem or challenge they have in their facility with material handling, we have the solution to Store, Move, and Optimize their operations,” added Wilcox.
The company’s relationship with the Raymond Corporation began on March 15, 1949, when the W.T. Billard Company became a Raymond dealer. This partnership was further solidified in 1950 when Raymond introduced the narrow-aisle forklift, leading Billard to focus exclusively on Raymond products.
Over the years, the company expanded throughout the region, opening branches in San Diego, Las Vegas, and Ontario. In 2002, the Raymond Corporation purchased W.T. Billard, and the company was rebranded as Raymond Handling Solutions.
Under the leadership of James Wilcox, who became president in 2010, the company acquired Handling Systems Inc. in 2014 and Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation in 2018. This significantly expanded their sales and service footprint and gave them a presence in eight states, opening opportunities to store move and optimize your operations. In 2021, the three companies combined and rebranded
as Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions.
As Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions looks to the future, the company remains committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its clients, continuing the legacy that began 75 years ago.
