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by Trey Barber, on February 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Everyone knows forklifts are designed to do the heavy lifting. So why do some operations use their forklifts like a U-HAUL – shuttling items from one part of their facility …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on January 1, 2025 at 10:30 AM
If you need to expand your forklift fleet, buying a used forklift can be an affordable alternative to investing in new equipment. A used forklift, when purchased from a reputable …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on October 4, 2024 at 6:21 AM
The electric revolution is in full swing in Washington State. If you're thinking about how your company can take advantage of those enticing incentives, electric forklifts might be for you …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM
How many forklifts do I really need? Is a common question that's easy to answer once you do a little bit of homework. In the material handling industry, we call …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on January 19, 2024 at 7:54 AM
When you were a kid playing with blocks, did you ever add one last piece only to have the whole thing come tumbling down? We all have. It's how we …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on October 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Everybody wants great neighbors. At their best, neighbors are like Wilson from the sitcom Home Improvement. Every time Tim the Tool Man Taylor had a problem, Wilson was just outside, …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on October 13, 2023 at 9:45 AM
The idea of electric vehicles (EVs) has been around since 1828. Still, the relatively recent improvement in battery technology made it viable. Today, there are around 130,000 EVs registered in …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on September 25, 2023 at 10:21 AM
To remain competitive in the modern world of micro-fulfillment, warehouses must maximize every square foot of storage space. That means tight aisles and shelves packed with products. In these conditions, …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on August 28, 2023 at 7:00 AM
Purchasing material handling equipment is a big commitment - with large financial commitments, extensive safety requirements, and a wide range of options available, the decision can be overwhelming. But it …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on August 2, 2023 at 9:51 AM
It can be hard to imagine any company as a permanent fixture in a world where we've grown accustomed to tech booms and real estate bubbles. 20% of all American …
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