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The Mighty Forklift: Adaptable, Durable, and Valuable
By, Mary Beth Tomko Connectivity Electric_Forklift Fleet_Management Forklift Forklifts Lift_Truck Material_Handling
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.
read moreToday’s Forklifts—Combining Technology and Comfort
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Ergonomics Fleet_Management Forklift Forklifts Lift_Truck Material_Handling OSHA Reach_Truck UniCarriers_Forklifts Warehouse_Solutions Workplace
Is your lift truck experiencing too much downtime? Does it cost too much to maintain? If so, it might be time to sell and upgrade to a modern forklift. Today’s forklifts are new and improved—designed with advanced technology and ergonomic features.
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 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 moreIt’s Decision Time—Should We Buy or Rent Our Next Forklift?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Fleet_Management Forklift Forklift_Rental Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Material_Handling UniCarriers_Forklifts
The time has come when you need to add to your forklift fleet. Perhaps your business has grown, and the demands of your forklift fleet have increased. Or maybe it’s time to replace an aging lift truck. The big question remains—should you buy or rent and how do you decide?
read moreAre You Ready for Material Handling Peak Season? Evaluate Now.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cross_Docking Distribution Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Rental Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Manufacturing Pallet_Jack Sales Service UniCarriers_Forklifts Walkie_Pallet Warehouse
Peak season is on the horizon in the material-handling industry. Distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, in particular, will be gearing up to take advantage of this busy period. And we're all familiar with retailers hustling to stock their shelves during this hectic time of the year. Preparation for this higher-than-average volume is key to meeting the challenge.
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