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Don’t underestimate the importance of using the right forklift attachment. The correct attachment will improve the handling of a load, thereby reducing the chance of damaging the product. More efficient load handling saves time, manpower, and fuel consumption—saving your operation money!

Spring has arrived in NE Pennsylvania, and so we anticipate the promise of warmer weather and longer days. But as we eagerly await golf, gardening, and all things outdoors; let’s shift to getting your forklift ready for warmer weather. Here are some tasks to put on your spring maintenance to-do list.

Be prepared as new industry standards are on the way. Standards A92.22 and A92.24 make sweeping changes to how the safe use and training for aerial equipment are addressed and administered. The new rules are placing a significant emphasis on the responsibilities of the user. Our training program will address the impact these changes will have on your fleet and operators.

The ANSI (American National Standards Institute) has implemented extensive changes to Standard A92. Once final, all aerial equipment brands and manufacturers serving the North American market and users of the equipment will have one year to comply. Here we will touch on the new standards for the safe use (A92.22) and training (A92.24) as it relates to aerial lift equipment. These changes go into effect March 2019.

Our employees enjoyed a wonderful Christmas Luncheon catered by Krista’s Kitchen. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make the party special.

The mighty forklift has come a long way since its conception. Early lift trucks were simple in design being made to lift a load only a few inches. Even so, they made the unloading and loading of freight much easier and more efficient. Let’s take a look at some of the ways these essential machines are Adaptable, Durable, and Valuable to material handling.

There's still time to save BIG in 2018 on a new OR used forklift, aerial lift, industrial vehicle, sweeper or scrubber. But remember, to take advantage of these significant tax savings for 2018, you MUST acquire your equipment and PLACE IT INTO SERVICE by midnight December 31, 2018. Learn more about Section 179 at www.section179.org.

The PTH Series hand pallet jack features solid construction and generous use of steel – especially at critical stress points – to deliver long-lasting performance.