Clark Europe announces a new strategic partnership with Arko d.o.o. as its official distribution partner for Slovenia. The collaboration underscores Clark’s goal of further expanding its presence in the European market and strengthening its position as a leading supplier of industrial trucks. Arko, a renowned specialist in truck upgrades and logistics solutions, will now take over exclusive distribution of the entire Clark product range in Slovenia.
At the signing of the agreement at the European headquarters in Duisburg, Stefan Budweit, President & CEO of Clark Europe GmbH, said: “We are delighted about the partnership with Arko. The company has many years of experience in the logistics sector and enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry. This collaboration will enable us to offer our Slovenian customers our comprehensive range of services through a trusted partner and ensure the highest standards in consulting and service.”
Many years of experience meets a comprehensive portfolio
The family-owned company Arko d.o.o. was founded in 1990 by Damijan Barat in Ljutomer, eastern Slovenia, near the Hungarian border. Today, the company is jointly managed by Damijan Barat and his sons. With over 30 years of in-depth experience in truck retrofitting, Arko’s main activities today include the sale and servicing of loading cranes, tippers and forklift trucks. In addition, the company manufactures a wide range of specialised superstructures, including swap body systems, tow trucks, trailers, agricultural transport superstructures, tail lifts and aerial work platforms. Its expertise in the sale, production, engineering and servicing of equipment from world-renowned manufacturers ensures a high level of customer satisfaction. The company’s headquarters are in Ljutomer. In January 2025, a new branch was opened in the capital city of Ljubljana. Arko employs a total of 38 people – 8 in administration, 5 in sales and 19 in service. This team ensures professional sales, comprehensive advice and reliable customer service.
As a Clark partner, Arko will distribute Clark’s entire product range in Slovenia. In addition to all classes of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, this also includes all accessories and spare parts, as well as a comprehensive range of services including rental, financing and servicing for new and used Clark industrial trucks.
“At Arko, we are very pleased to have signed a contract with such a renowned brand as Clark. With this addition, we are becoming a ‘full-range supplier’ in the field of forklifts, which will enable us to provide our customers with a comprehensive internal logistics solution from a single supplier”, said Jure Barat, Sales Director at Arko, on the partnership with Clark Europe.
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CLARK Material Handling International
Since the invention of the forklift truck in 1917 by Eugene Clark in Buchanan, Michigan, CLARK has been a global market leader in industrial trucks. With more than 100 years of experience in the industry and over 1.4 million forklifts sold worldwide, the CLARK brand, which is proud of its roots in the United States of America, stands for modern and robust product design, advanced, sophisticated technology and outstanding customer service. Since 2003, Clark has offered a complete product portfolio consisting of forklift trucks with electric or combustion engines and load capacities from 1.5 to 8 tonnes, reach trucks, warehouse trucks, tow tractors and a comprehensive range of services. Four headquarters around the globe manage the operational business. The company manufactures to European quality standards in plants in Korea, the USA, Vietnam and China. CLARK Europe GmbH, based in Duisburg, Germany, is one of four subsidiaries of CLARK and serves the regions of Europe, the Middle East and Africa with around 180 CLARK dealers in 60 countries.
