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by Phil Hanford, on June 10, 2022 at 2:48 PM
As a busy warehouse manager, you have a full plate every day. You’re moving products in and out, managing a crew, and thinking about safety and efficiency in your warehouse …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on June 3, 2022 at 5:33 PM
Roughly 87 deaths occur annually from forklift accidents.* That’s 87 too many. While this fact alone is disturbing, the alarming truth is that this number isn’t decreasing. Unfortunately, this number …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on May 27, 2022 at 4:54 PM
Is this the year you told yourself you would make more money? Find a new job or even change careers? If that sounds like you, consider becoming a forklift technician …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on May 20, 2022 at 10:19 AM
Product Name: XC Series Electric Pneumatic Tire Forklift with Li-Ion power 2.0 - 3.5t Manufacturer: Hangcha Model: FB25Li Lift Capacity: 4,000 - 7,000 lbs. Notable Features Quick charging. With the …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on May 13, 2022 at 3:06 PM
Stop right there. If you’re right around the corner from purchasing electric forklifts for your business, there are a few things you should know before you do. A lot of …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on May 6, 2022 at 2:05 PM
Washington’s upcoming Clean Fuel Program is slated to begin in January 2023, and it may mean fuel credit payments for qualified electric forklift owners. For this and other reasons, Washington …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on April 22, 2022 at 3:30 PM
Forklifts are essential for moving goods in your warehouse. But they're also the source of a staggering number of injuries and even fatalities each year. In 2020 alone there were …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on April 18, 2022 at 7:56 PM
Doosan's redesigned D70S-9 rises above the competition for Washington businesses looking for heavy-duty forklifts. Boasting reliable Doosan power to lift up to 15,500 pounds and overall improved performance, this addition …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on April 15, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Keeping your operation running smoothly means keeping your teams moving efficiently. When you rely on quality Doosan forklifts to get the job done, your equipment must be operating well. Equipment …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on March 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM
When you think of the seafood industry, forklifts probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, this vibrant and growing industry has demanding applications that need reliable equipment …
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