About Us – The Modern Shop

Welcome to The Modern Shop, a division of The Modern Group, where our team of dedicated parts professionals in Bristol, PA, is committed to providing the best online parts experience in the industry. If you’re ever driving along the Pennsylvania Turnpike outside Philadelphia, keep an eye out for our headquarters—we’ve been a cornerstone of the industry for decades!

Our History – Built on Expertise & Service

What began in 1946 as Modern Handling Equipment Company has grown into eight branches across the Mid-Atlantic, serving thousands of businesses. Our steady expansion led to the formation of Modern Group Ltd. in 1979, a holding company for our growing network of dealerships and rental operations.

Through the years, we've expanded our expertise beyond forklifts to include warehouse equipment, standby power generators, construction machinery, and industrial power solutions. In 1984, our employees took ownership by converting Modern into an ESOP Trust, making us employee-owned and customer-focused like never before.

A Leader in Material Handling & Industrial Equipment

Today, The Modern Shop is proud to support technicians, fleet managers, and businesses nationwide with the highest-quality replacement parts and lubricants for:

• Forklifts & Industrial Equipment
• Material Handling & Warehouse Equipment
• Skid Steers, Excavators, Track Loaders & More

Why Choose The Modern Shop?

With countless choices for parts vendors, why trust The Modern Shop? Because when you choose us, you’re not just buying parts—you’re partnering with a team that takes ownership in your success. As employee-owners, we go the extra mile to ensure you get the right solution fast.

From forklift and industrial tires to skid steer filters and everything in between, we work harder, respond faster, and care more—because this is our company, and your success is our priority.

Let us show you the Modern difference—your trusted partner for all things parts! ?