by Phil Hanford, on December 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Washington State is home to a diverse and robust forest products industry. Featuring numerous sawmills, lumberyards, logging operations, and other adjacent businesses, forest products are the third largest industry in …

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Topics:KalmarHeavy Equipment

by Phil Hanford, on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 AM

When it comes to material handling selecting the right equipment for the right job is essential. The right forklift for your business’s use can result in improved throughput, safer operation, …

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Topics:ForkliftWarehouse PlanningForklift Fleet Management

by Trey Barber, on December 23, 2019 at 9:19 AM

Optimizing warehouse operations is key for maximizing your company’s profitability and efficiency. A large component of this includes finding ways to minimize your forklifts’ downtime - if your forklifts aren’t …

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Topics:Forklift Safety

by Trey Barber, on December 20, 2019 at 9:54 AM

Waiting too long to replace worn-out forklift forks will eventually lead to a dropped load and damaged product and that’s the best-case scenario. A snapped or bent fork can also …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift PartsService

by Phil Hanford, on December 16, 2019 at 6:30 AM

Washington State is home to 75 ports, making it the most trade-dependent state in the US. In addition to international shipping functions, Washington ports operate marinas, intermodal facilities, socks, airports, …

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Topics:KalmarHeavy EquipmentWashington State Ports

by Trey Barber, on December 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM

Forklifts are complex pieces of equipment that require specialized upkeep. Over the course of its useful lifespan, a forklift will require many replacement parts to maintain its effective function. While …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift Parts

by Dave Jensen, on December 9, 2019 at 7:20 PM

Forklift tires are one of the most crucial components for safe operation and working forklift performance. Because forklifts do not utilize a suspension like those found in automobiles, a forklift …

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Topics:Forklift PartsForklift TiresService

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