
About Merlo
Merlo is an important family-run industrial group that designs, produces, and markets its own products under the “Merlo” and “TreEmme” brands.
Some History
It was in 1964, Amilcare Merlo established Merlo SPA in Cervasca, Italy, and began producing mobile construction equipment.
Merlo’s first telehandler arrived in 1981 with the SM series, which is still in use worldwide. Since that first machine, a series of true innovations ensued, including “industry firsts” for side-engined telescopic handlers, rotary telehandlers, the first true agriculture tractor/telehandler (Multifarmer) and the first 26,500 lb. capacity unit. Big performance advancements in a compact design, safety, visibility, maneuverability, and hydrostatic drives that offer unparalleled comfort, efficiency, and above all, safety, soon followed.
Today
Merlo’s main facility is still in Cervasca and occupies 2.3 million square feet with 1,200 employees. Merlo’s philosophy is to build as much in-house as possible (92%) through the use of automation. A tour of the facility features 38 robots, 16 machining centers, 11 automatic steel cutting lines, and 3 high-tech powder coating lines.
People are at the center of Merlo’s philosophy. The Merlo Group is committed to respecting the environment and making the work of the operator (and everyone who is passionately dedicated to constantly improving the efficiency and performance of our products) more functional, safe, and comfortable.
Merlo’s mission is to be the operating machines’ specialists, offering a wide range of products, and having a worldwide presence.
The Group’s strategy is based on proximity to the customer, thanks to a solid distribution network, and on the search for innovative avant-garde solutions that allow profitable and lasting activities with the utmost respect for safety and the environment.

About Applied Machinery Sales
Applied Machinery Sales (AMS) imports, sells, and distributes world-class heavy equipment for the construction, agriculture, material handling, and rental industries. AMS is the official importer and distributor of Merlo telehandlers and Rotos since 2010. All machines are available through direct sales and a growing dealer network.
Dealer, floorplanning, and retail financing opportunities are available.

2020
Gold Medal “Grand Prix Matériel” in France awarded by the Magazine Chantiers de France and DLR for the e-Worker
2020
EIMA International Award in Italy for e-Worker
2020
Editor’s Award, Rental Magazine
2020
Special mention to Samoter of Verona for the ASCS safety system
2020
Samoter Innovation Award for the e-Worker electric telehandler.
2020
Technical Mention for the Adaptive Load Management System safety system
2016
22nd Samoter Innovation Award: Special mention for the new ASCS Adaptive Stability Control System
2015
Mention for the Merlo Transversal Stability System (MTSS) at the SIMA International exhibition in Paris
2014
Merlo family awarded Historic Enterprise of Italy for their work
2014
Machine of the Year
2013
Gold medal award for technician innovation at Agritechnica in Hanover
2013
“Plantwork Award” for the MCDC Dynamic Load Control System
2012
Amilcare Merlo was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 by Ernst & Young