Big Joe Forklifts

[PRIVATE]

Warehouse & Logistics Robotics · HQ: Litchfield, IL · Est. 1951 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Big Joe Forklifts: 1 model. 2 sources back the record.

Ownership

PRIVATE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Litchfield, IL

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Big Joe Forklifts is a US material handling equipment manufacturer producing forklifts, pallet trucks, and warehouse equipment. Developing electric forklifts and automated material handling solutions for warehouses.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 36.0%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

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Key Facts

Founded1951
HQDeForest, Wisconsin, USA
Key productLithium-ion electric forklifts and material handling equipment
Age75 years (2026)
ProductsForklifts, pallet trucks, warehouse equipment

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Big Joe Forklifts.

Leadership & Founders

3 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Dan Rosskammsecondary-verified

CEO

Kiefus and Levine Familiessecondary-verified

Founder

Founding Team

Kiefus and Levine Families[Founder]

no longer at company

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

1 entry
Total Tracked1
Operating1
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

Vecna Robotics1 · 1× joint · 3 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Vecna Robotics x Big JoeJan 1, 2022

    MOST RECENT · Vecna Robotics x Big Joe · 2022-01-01 · with Vecna Robotics · OPERATING

Platform Models

1 entry

Sectors & Applications

1 entry

FAQ

11 entries
What is Big Joe Forklifts?

Big Joe Forklifts is a US material handling equipment manufacturer producing forklifts, pallet trucks, and warehouse equipment. Developing electric forklifts and automated material handling solutions for warehouses.

What does Big Joe Forklifts make?

Big Joe Forklifts has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Big Joe Forklift (Big Joe Forklifts builds physical robots).

Is Big Joe Forklifts publicly traded?

No. Big Joe Forklifts is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.

Who is the CEO of Big Joe Forklifts?

Dan Rosskamm is the ceo of Big Joe Forklifts, per the DEPLOY registry.

How can I invest in Big Joe Forklifts?

Big Joe Forklifts is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.

Where is Big Joe Forklifts headquartered?

Big Joe Forklifts is headquartered in Litchfield, IL.

Who owns Big Joe Forklifts?

Big Joe Forklifts is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.

Where does Big Joe Forklifts operate robots?

Big Joe Forklifts is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Big Joe Forklifts a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Big Joe Forklifts ranks in roughly the top 64% of companies tracked by the registry.

When was Big Joe Forklifts founded?

Big Joe Forklifts was founded in 1951.

Is Big Joe Forklifts safe?

Big Joe Forklifts has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.