Bisedge has been appointed the exclusive regional dealer for Linde Material Handling products across several East African markets, effective 1 March 2026. The agreement covers Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda, expanding access to advanced material handling solutions for businesses throughout the region.
The dealership arrangement combines Linde’s engineering expertise in industrial equipment with Bisedge’s operational experience in intralogistics and fleet management. As the authorised representative for East Africa, Bisedge will oversee sales, technical service, parts supply and customer support for Linde’s full range of equipment.
Under the partnership, businesses in the region will gain direct access to Linde’s portfolio of material handling technologies, including forklifts, reach trucks and automated warehouse systems. These solutions are designed to improve operational efficiency in distribution centres, manufacturing plants and logistics facilities, where reliable equipment and responsive service support are essential for maintaining productivity.
The appointment is expected to strengthen the availability of advanced warehouse technology in East Africa, where demand for modern intralogistics systems is growing alongside the rapid expansion of manufacturing, retail and e-commerce supply chains. Through the new partnership, local businesses will be able to access international-grade equipment while receiving regional service and operational support.
Christian Wessels, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bisedge, said the agreement represents an important step in the company’s expansion across Africa. He noted that the partnership combines globally recognised equipment with regional expertise in fleet management and intralogistics services.
According to Mr Wessels, Bisedge intends to deliver comprehensive solutions that extend beyond equipment supply. These services will include tailored financing structures, long-term equipment rental programmes and maintenance support designed to help companies optimise their warehouse operations and reduce operational costs.
Bisedge operates across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council region, providing material handling solutions through an Equipment-as-a-Service model. The company manages mission-critical fleets of forklifts and warehouse vehicles for a wide range of industries, offering flexible solutions that include full outsourcing contracts, long-term rental agreements and direct equipment sales supported by maintenance services.
With more than 1,250 employees working across operations in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania, the company supports logistics and warehouse operations for numerous clients in manufacturing, retail, distribution and industrial sectors. A key focus for Bisedge is supporting the transition from diesel-powered equipment to electric material handling fleets. Electrification is becoming an increasingly important component of modern warehouse operations as companies seek to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency and meet sustainability targets.
The partnership with Linde Material Handling is expected to accelerate this transition by providing access to advanced electric forklift technology and energy-efficient warehouse systems. By combining premium equipment with fleet management expertise, the collaboration aims to support businesses as they modernise logistics operations across the region.
Founded by Christian Wessels and Jasper Graf von Hardenberg, Bisedge has developed its business model around providing flexible intralogistics solutions that allow companies to scale their operations while maintaining reliable equipment availability and service support. Bisedge provides integrated material handling and intralogistics solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf region.
Through its Equipment-as-a-Service approach, the company supplies, operates and maintains fleets of forklifts, reach trucks and narrow-aisle vehicles used in warehouses and industrial facilities. By combining equipment supply, operational support and fleet electrification services, Bisedge works with companies to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and optimise logistics performance.
Linde Material Handling is a global provider of intralogistics equipment and solutions and operates as part of KION Group AG. The company offers a wide range of products including counterbalanced trucks with lifting capacities of up to 18 tonnes, manual and automated warehouse equipment and integrated material flow solutions. Linde’s global sales and service network includes approximately 700 locations worldwide supported by around 10,000 professionals, enabling close collaboration with customers across multiple industries.
