With contracts secured, production was undertaken quickly. By the fall of 1970, a contract was in force and production began. While only a few carts were available for sale in 1970, during the years which followed sales of the Melex grew quickly. In December 1970, the company initially exported 10 carts to the U.S. In 1971, exports to the U.S. increased dramatically, resulting in 1,000 carts being sold in the U.S. In 1972, demand grew substantially yet again. This time resulting in the sale of 3,000 carts. Demand continued to grow at a rapid pace. In 1973, sales doubled over the previous year, resulting in the sale of 6,000 carts. By the mid-1970s, the Melex had broken into the U.S. market in a commanding way and was a serious competitor in its electric vehicle market.
