About MasonLift | Forklift and Material Handling Solutions in British Columbia
Authorized forklift and material handling equipment dealer
MasonLift is a Canadian material handling and forklift equipment dealer with a history dating back to 1928. As part of the Liftow group of companies, we are an authorized dealer for Toyota, Kalmar, Kalmar Ottawa, Sellick, and Mortec equipment, specializing in truck-mounted forklifts, industrial lift trucks, and heavy material handling solutions.
Supporting customers throughout British Columbia, MasonLift serves construction, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing operations through a safety-driven approach to new and used equipment sales, short- and long-term rentals, parts, guaranteed maintenance programs, and operator training. With 6 service centres and more than 70 highly skilled technicians, our service network is built to keep equipment reliable in demanding operating environments.
Premier Products
By partnering with Toyota, we are British Columbia's leading forklift provider proven by decades of excellence. We are Canada's largest trusted Toyota Forklift dealer.
Trusted Expertise
Since 1928, our clients continue to partner and rely on us for our industry-leading product knowledge, quick response times, innovative technology and high-quality service.
Lasting Legacy
We have built a reputation as one of British Coumbia's material handling leaders by successfully working with some of the industry's most complicated businesses since 1928.
Exceptional Service
Our top-notch products, parts and technical expertise empower us with the ability to provide a comprehensive service experience from the ground up for clients.
Our mission
Our mission is to deliver dependable forklift and material handling solutions that keep our customers’ operations running safely and efficiently. From truck-mounted forklifts and industrial lift trucks to rentals, parts, and preventative maintenance, MasonLift focuses on long-term partnerships built on service expertise, product knowledge, and accountability.
We believe the right equipment, supported by experienced technicians and responsive service, allows customers to operate safely, reduce downtime, and plan for long-term equipment performance.
Forklift sales, rentals, parts, and service across Canada
Find a MasonLift or Liftow forklift branch near you
Our 16 branch network supports forklift sales, rentals, service, and parts for customers across Canada.
MasonLift history: over 90 years in forklift and material handling solutions
Founded in 1928, MasonLift has built a long-standing presence in the Canadian material handling industry by responding to the practical needs of its customers. What began with early lift truck distribution has expanded into a broad range of forklift and material handling solutions, supporting generations of Canadian businesses.
1928
Paramount Motors, West Boulevard & 39th Avenue operating as a service garage
1929/30
Move to Thurlow & Pender
1931/32
Move to 1100 block of Hastings c/o Vancouver Auto Towing
1935
Move to 1407 Granville Street working mainly on highway trucks
1937/38
Move to 801 Pacific Avenue
1946/47
Commenced service work for Canadian Lift Truck, the Towmotor dealer for Canada
1955
Mainly lift truck repair for Canadian Lift Truck who now had a Vancouver equipment sales and parts office
1956
Sold out to Canadian Lift Truck division of Watson Jack Hopkins Co.
1958
Name change to Jack Mason Lift Trucks. Jack had left Wajax (the new owner of Watson Jack Hopkins Co.). New location: Seymour Street off of Pacific Avenue.
1963
Move to Fir Street off of 5th Avenue
1964
Move to 43 West 6th Avenue
1979
Move to 1340 Gilmore Diversion, Burnaby
1993
George Peles acquires Jack Mason Lift Truck Services Ltd.
1996
Move to 1605 Cliveden Avenue, Annacis Island, Delta
1998
Acquisition of Specialty Lift Truck Service, Victoria
1999
Name changed to MasonLift Ltd.
1999
Acquisition of Prince George Lift Truck Service
2000
Acquisition of Alpha Lift Truck, Kelowna
2000
Acquisition of PM Lift Truck Service, Kamloops
2002
Conversion of the branches into four regions:
Northern, Interior, Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
2017
Acquired by Liftow Ltd.
Forklift safety standards, training, and compliance
MasonLift is a certified vendor with a variety of platforms (such as ISN, Avetta, Contractor Check, Cognibox) designed to mitigate risk and liability to you the hiring customer. These platforms are designed to ensure certified vendors meet stringent risk management and health and safety criteria thus offering peace of mind to the customer in their choice of a diligent supplier.
Our company culture and commitment to service excellence
MasonLift's company culture strives to build on a foundation of accountability, collaboration, and perpetual growth. Our commitment to empowerment fosters a sense of ownership and fuels continuous growth.
Accountability
We consistently show up and deliver on our promise to our employees and customers.
Collaboration
We work together as a Team to accomplish more than we can individually.
Never Satisfied
We continuously look for ways to improve our employee and customer experience.
Empowerment
Employees develop a deep sense of commitment and ownership through shared responsibilities.
FAQs | About MasonLift
MasonLift provides forklift and material handling equipment solutions for businesses across British Columbia. Our services include new and used equipment sales, short- and long-term rentals, parts, service and maintenance, and operator training, supporting a wide range of industrial, construction, and warehousing applications.
MasonLift is part of the Liftow group of companies, sharing a long-standing commitment to safety, service expertise, and customer support within the Canadian material handling industry.