by Dan Elliott, on February 4, 2022 at 6:41 AM

Unlike cleaning with a mop or broom, industrial floor cleaning machines ensure your floors are truly clean, and they’re more cost-effective. For most operations, labor represents about 90 percent of …

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Topics:Sweeper ScrubberFloor Cleaning

by Phil Hanford, on January 17, 2022 at 8:00 PM

When it comes to driving productivity, you likely focus on your forklifts, your warehouse configuration, and your workflows. But if your business is using outdated storage solutions that don’t fit …

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Topics:Warehouse Products & EquipmentModular Cabinets & Storage

by Phil Hanford, on December 20, 2021 at 2:00 PM

As we wind up the year, we want to wish you happy holidays. 2021 was another year unlike any other for the material handling industry. With an ever-increasing demand for …

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Topics:Forklift

by Phil Hanford, on November 26, 2021 at 10:46 AM

For warehouse safety managers, reducing risk is the name of the game. Unfortunately, loading docks remain one of the highest-risk areas for your workers. While you can’t eliminate risks, you …

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Topics:Loading DockSafety

by Phil Hanford, on November 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM

If the supply chain challenges of the last 18 months have taught us anything, it’s that optimization matters. For busy warehouse managers in the Pacific Northwest, the right warehouse configuration …

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Topics:Warehouse PlanningPallet RackingWarehouse Products & Equipment

by Dan Elliott, on November 8, 2021 at 9:49 AM

Made in the USA, Factory Cat has been hand-building the highest-quality, most durable floor scrubbers on the market since 1986. The Factory Cat GTR is one of the larger ride-on …

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Topics:Floor CleaningProduct Review

by Phil Hanford, on October 1, 2021 at 6:15 AM

For busy warehouse managers, choosing the right forklift is essential. It goes beyond lifting capacity and tire type, though. You have to consider your physical workspace to keep things optimized …

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Topics:Warehouse Planning

by Phil Hanford, on September 24, 2021 at 6:00 AM

Are your forklift brakes wearing out earlier than you expected? Are frequent repairs eating into your maintenance budget? If your business is dealing with this challenge, it can be incredibly …

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Topics:Forklift PartsForklift Brakes

by Trey Barber, on August 27, 2021 at 7:51 AM

Today's material handling industry relies on forklifts powered by either electric or internal combustion (IC) energy. While electric power is growing in popularity, IC forklifts still dominate outdoors and heavy-duty …

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Topics:Forklift

by Phil Hanford, on August 19, 2021 at 8:10 AM

As a busy equipment manager dealing with heavy equipment, you know forklift brake jobs aren’t cheap. As a major component, they require regular maintenance and replacement. Those parts and labor …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift PartsForklift Brakes

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