Charlatte has shown continual positive growth and expansion during its 40+ years in business. Charlatte is committed to developing new technologies to better support your company's operations well into the 21st century.

• Started in 1961 in Migennes France, Charlatte SA originally specialized in the machining of complete metal parts and anti-hammer bladder tanks.

• In 1980, Charlatte SA incorporated product diversification by creating Charlatte Manutention (France), which added battery powered tractors and flatbeds to the product line. Charlatte Manutention quickly became the leader in battery powered vehicles used throughout Europe.

• In 1990, Charlatte Manutention further diversified by adding even more battery powered tractor models to the product line.

• In 1991, Charlatte acquired Mathieu-Sofraola located in eastern France, which added industrial sweepers and equipment to the product line.

• By 1993, Charlatte was prepared to expand to the U.S. market, and created Charlatte of America, which quickly became the leading U.S. manufacturer of battery powered vehicles used on airport ramps.

• In 1998, Charlatte Manutention (France) relocated to a new manufacturing facility located in Brienon France to accommodate growing European customer demands.
  In 1999, the Fayat Group of companies acquired Charlatte.

• In 2000, Charlatte of America relocated to a larger manufacturing facility located in Bluefield, Virginia to accommodate growing U.S. and European customer demand