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Need to Expand Your Warehouse Space? Let’s Evaluate.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Allied_Products Lift_Truck Racking Warehouse Warehouse_Solutions Warehousing Workplace
Congested aisles. Crowded racks. Cluttered dock. How do you know when the time is right to expand your warehouse capabilities? It’s widely held that once storage capacity surpasses 85% utilization, there is a marked reduction in warehouse productivity. Movement becomes restricted which results in multiple actions to complete a task.
read moreStay Alert! The Importance of Forklift Warning Lights
By, Mary Beth Tomko Allied_Products Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Safety Forklifts Lift_Truck OSHA Safety UniCarriers_Forklifts Warehouse_Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced the 10 most frequently cited workplace safety violations for the fiscal year 2021. Number nine on the list points to the dangers of Powered Industrial Trucks. The types of equipment in the category are lift trucks (forklifts), tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and more.
read moreEarth Day—Learn How Forklifts Matter.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Crown_Encore, Crown_Forklifts Electric_Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Maintenance Material_Handling UniCarriers_Forklifts
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd each year marking the birth of the modern environmental movement. On this day in 1970, millions of Americans rallied for a healthy, sustainable environment. Today, the material-handling industry is part of the worldwide effort to be greener. Let's take a look at how forklifts matter.
read moreSpring is Here! It’s Time to Inspect Your Dock & Door Equipment.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Dock_and_Door Dock_Levelers Dock_Seals Dock_Shelters Loading_Dock Maintenance Manufacturing Material_Handling Safety Warehouse_Solutions Warehousing
Winter in Northeastern Pennsylvania can be long and challenging. So with springtime comes the desire for warmer temperatures and all things outdoors. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at the effects of winter weather on your loading dock and commercial door equipment.
read moreThe Forklift Industry—Reaching New Heights in the U.S.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts E-Commerce Fleet_Management Forklifts Lift_Truck Logistics Manufacturing Material_Handling Technology Warehouse Warehousing
Material handling is defined as the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products throughout manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Lift trucks are an essential part of the process and used in virtually every industry. The chances are that most of the products you use every day have spent time on a pallet and were touched by a forklift at least once, perhaps even dozens of times.
read moreNeed a Forklift Fast? We Can Help!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Electric_Forklift Equipment_Rentals Forklift Forklift_Rental Rentals
We understand that availability is critical when you’re in urgent need of equipment. This is why we offer one of the largest equipment rental fleets in Northeastern PA. With our wide selection of material-handling equipment, count on Action Lift to meet your rental needs.
read moreWant to Reduce Downtime? Don’t Neglect your Forklift Battery.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Battery_Maintenance Forklift Forklift_Battery Forklift_Service Industrial_Battery Maintenance Material_Handling
A major setback in any operation is downtime. Taking good care of your forklift battery is one way to avoid unplanned work stoppages. Let’s review proper battery and charger maintenance to see how the right process will keep your forklift fleet operating at its best capacity.
read moreShow Your Forklift Some Love with Regular Maintenance.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cascade Cascade_Attachments Certified_Training Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Service Maintenance Material_Handling
Whether you’re purchasing or renting your first forklift or adding to your current fleet, understanding the basics of forklift maintenance is critical to making sure you’re getting longevity from your lift truck. Just like any other vehicle, forklifts require regular maintenance and repairs to perform well.
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