MCP Server

MaterialHandling.com

com.materialhandling/catalog
Business & Operations Commerce & Retail Public & reachable MCP 2026-07-28

What this MCP does

Searches an industrial equipment catalog, returns product specifications and availability, estimates LTL freight, and submits quote requests.

create_quote_request
Create a real quote request in the MaterialHandling.com sales system. A human equipment specialist prices it (volume pricing + freight) and emails the finished quote, usually within one business day. Use when the customer wants formal/volume pricing. Requires the customer's real name and email — always confirm these with the customer before calling. Returns the quote number. Rate-limited to 5/hour.
Input schema
{'type': 'object', 'required': ['email', 'name', 'items'], 'properties': {'name': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Customer full name'}, 'email': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Customer email (the finished quote is sent here)'}, 'items': {'type': 'array', 'items': {'type': 'object', 'required': ['sku'], 'properties': {'qty': {'type': 'number', 'description': 'Quantity (default 1)'}, 'sku': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'SKU/MPN, or descriptive text if SKU unknown'}}}, 'description': 'Requested products'}, 'phone': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Phone number (optional)'}, 'company': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Company name (optional)'}, 'message': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Notes for the sales team (destination ZIP, timeline, requirements)'}}}
get_categories
The product category tree with live product counts. Category paths can be browsed on the website at https://materialhandling.com/{path}/.
Input schema
{'type': 'object', 'properties': {}}
get_freight_estimate
Live LTL freight rates to a US ZIP code for one or more products — real carrier pricing (the same engine the website checkout uses). Returns carrier, service, transit days and price. Rate-limited to 10 calls/hour. Items that qualify for parcel (UPS) shipping or that need a custom quote are flagged.
Input schema
{'type': 'object', 'required': ['zip', 'items'], 'properties': {'zip': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Destination US ZIP code (5 digits)'}, 'items': {'type': 'array', 'items': {'type': 'object', 'required': ['sku'], 'properties': {'qty': {'type': 'number', 'description': 'Quantity (default 1)'}, 'sku': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Product SKU or MPN'}}}, 'description': 'Products to ship'}, 'liftgate': {'type': 'boolean', 'description': 'Liftgate at delivery (no dock)'}, 'residential': {'type': 'boolean', 'description': 'Residential delivery address'}}}
get_product
Full detail for one product by SKU, model number (MPN) or product slug: pricing (incl. volume tiers), stock status, lead time in business days, full manufacturer specifications, images and product page URL.
Input schema
{'type': 'object', 'required': ['sku'], 'properties': {'sku': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'SKU, MPN or product slug'}}}
search_products
Search the MaterialHandling.com catalog (15,000+ industrial products: lift tables, pallet jacks, casters, dock equipment, hoists, cranes, carts, shelving and more from Vestil, Valley Craft and other brands). Returns name, SKU, price, availability, lead time (business days) and product URL. Use get_product for full specs.
Input schema
{'type': 'object', 'required': ['query'], 'properties': {'limit': {'type': 'number', 'description': 'Max results, 1-25 (default 10)'}, 'query': {'type': 'string', 'description': 'Search terms, e.g. "electric lift table 2000 lbs" or a SKU/model number'}}}
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create_quote_request
Oct. 4, 2026, 2:40 a.m.
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get_freight_estimate
Oct. 4, 2026, 2:40 a.m.
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get_categories
Oct. 4, 2026, 2:40 a.m.
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get_product
Oct. 4, 2026, 2:40 a.m.
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search_products
Oct. 4, 2026, 2:40 a.m.