by Trey Barber, on March 3, 2023 at 10:58 AM

Every once in a while, something comes along and changes the game. The airplane changed how we travel. The internet changed how we communicate. And the lithium-ion battery changed how …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift BatteriesElectric ForkliftsHangcha

by Trey Barber, on February 28, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Forklift attachments like side shifters and fork positioners quickly pay for themselves through improved productivity. Top Forklift Attachments for Productivity An important note: when buying a forklift attachment, it's important …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift PartsForklift AttachmentsForklift Fleet Management

by Tammi Simpson, on February 24, 2023 at 7:16 AM

Welcome back to our ongoing employee spotlight series, where we introduce you to the incredible people who make Mid Columbia Forklift a family. In this edition, we'd like you to …

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Topics:We're HiringEmployee Spotlight

by Jason Rigney, on February 12, 2023 at 4:47 AM

For material handling operations, increasing performance and maximizing throughput is a constant goal. With the right forklift attachment, your business can increase productivity without adding more forklifts to the fleet …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift Attachments

by Trey Barber, on February 10, 2023 at 12:18 PM

Your airport is a busy place. Aircraft have to shift between hangars. Luggage and cargo have to be loaded and unloaded. And all of it needs to happen right now …

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Topics:Aerospace IndustryUtility VehiclesHangchaElectricTow Tractor

by Trey Barber, on February 3, 2023 at 10:01 AM

How many choices of breakfast cereal are there at your local grocery store? There are a dozen, at least. More likely, there's a whole aisle devoted to it. And anyone …

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Topics:ForkliftHangcha

by Trey Barber, on February 1, 2023 at 11:52 AM

First, what is a LPG forklift? It's a forklifts powered by liquid propane gas (LPG). This power source offers unique advantages. LPG forklifts comprise a huge portion of the material …

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Topics:ForkliftPropane Forklifts

by Trey Barber, on January 27, 2023 at 9:09 AM

If you've ever played Marco Polo, you have some idea of what it can feel like to buy a used forklift. You're shuffling through the dark, reaching out as far …

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Topics:ForkliftUsed Equipment

by Tammi Simpson, on January 20, 2023 at 10:32 AM

In today's world, it's too easy to be treated like a faceless cog in the machine. That makes personal relationships more important than ever. We at Midco Material Handling believe …

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Topics:We're HiringEmployee Spotlight

by Trey Barber, on January 11, 2023 at 12:10 PM

Which weighs more: a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers? As any school kid will tell you, it’s a trick question. They weigh the same. But that doesn’t …

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Topics:Forklift PartsForklift Attachments

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