S. Budweit, A. Steban, J. Real
Clark Europe's new sales partner in Spain is the dynamically named "Areca Manutención." The material handling specialist, based in San Fernando de Henares, will handle the sales and service of Clark material handling equipment in the greater Madrid area.
With this strategic move, Clark aims to further expand its presence not only in Europe, but specifically in the Spanish market. The young company was founded in September 2024 by Alberto López Esteban, Jaime Real, and Ester López. These three experienced managers have over 35 years of combined expertise in the material handling equipment sector. They gained their knowledge through sales, rental, maintenance, and repair of industrial equipment and material handling vehicles.
The company headquarters in San Fernando de Henares houses offices, a workshop, a spare parts warehouse, and a training room on a total area of 1450 m². Areca Manutención employs a total of ten people – three of whom work in sales and service.
“The strategic partnership with Clark Europe represents a major step forward for Areca Manutención and underscores our mission to offer innovative, high-quality material handling solutions,” explains Jaime Real, CEO of Areca Manutención. “For a young company like ours, it is an honor to be supported by a leading brand like Clark. This milestone also enables us to offer our customers comprehensive solutions that can be adapted to any application and budget.”
Well positioned in the greater Madrid area
“With its dedicated team and broad network of contacts, Areca Manutención is well positioned to offer our customers the best possible support,” explains Stefan Budweit, President and CEO of Clark Europe. “We look forward to working together.”
Areca Manutención distributes the entire Clark product range of forklifts and warehouse equipment in its sales territory and also ensures the supply of Clark spare parts and accessories. A comprehensive range of services, including rental and financing, as well as nationwide service for new and used Clark material handling equipment, completes the service portfolio. The partnership is further enhanced by regular training and support from Clark Europe.
CEO J.Real, Clark Sales boss H.Schmitz, regional manager J.Menzel (from left to right).
With over 1.4 million forklifts sold worldwide, Clark is proud of its roots in the United States. Since 2003, Clark has offered a complete product portfolio, including electric and internal combustion engine forklifts with lifting capacities from 1.5 to 8 tons, reach trucks, warehouse equipment, tow tractors, and comprehensive service. Production takes place in Korea, the USA, Vietnam, and China, adhering to European quality standards. Clark Europe, headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, is one of four subsidiaries and serves the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) with approximately 170 dealers in 50 countries.
