Kankakee, Illinois
A rail-born city on the scenic Kankakee River about 50 miles south of Chicago, Kankakee has grown into a Chicago-edge logistics hub powered by biopharma, food processing, metals fabrication, and 3PL distribution. Every one of those operations depends on material handling that doesn't quit. Associated is the single source Kankakee County businesses turn to for Raymond forklifts, warehouse racking, and loading-dock equipment, backed by one of the largest parts and service organizations in the Midwest. Whether you're moving palletized goods through a distribution center off I-57, cases on a food-processing line, or fabricated steel on a plant floor, we'll spec the right equipment and keep it running.
Products & Services
Forklift Sales & Rentals
New Raymond forklifts, factory-certified Raymond RENEWED used trucks, and short- or long-term rentals sized to Kankakee's seasonal and year-round demand.
Forklift Service & Repair
On-site forklift maintenance, repair, and parts - backed by a Midwest parts division stocking 4,000+ items so a down truck doesn't stop your line.
Pallet Racking & Storage
Selective, drive-in, push-back, and pallet-flow racking plus automated storage to add capacity in Kankakee warehouses and plants.
Dock & Door Sales and Service
Dock levelers, seals, bumpers, vehicle restraints, and high-speed overhead doors to keep Kankakee's loading docks safe and productive.
Industries We Serve in Kankakee
We support Kankakee County's healthcare and biopharma employers, its food-processing and metals-fabrication manufacturers, and the 3PL, rail, and distribution operations that move product along the I-57 corridor between Kankakee and Chicago.
Why Associated
Associated has been a single source for material handling since 1960, and we're the authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Center for the region. With 200+ factory-trained technicians and one of the largest parts divisions in the Midwest, we keep equipment uptime high for operations across the Chicago region and central Illinois - from a single lift truck to a fully automated warehouse.
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Service Area
Serving Kankakee and the surrounding Kankakee County area, including Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, and the I-57 corridor.