MidColumbia Forklift Blog

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 …

Warehouse pedestrian safety is a major concern for any business operating with forklifts. While proper training of operators and pedestrians can help reduce risks, some safety managers want more peace …

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 …

These days, you can find a product to fit any niche. Specialization is the norm, with new products popping up daily to meet highly specific needs. Yet, with all that …

In the hyper-competitive era of micro-fulfillment and 2-day delivery, ensuring safe operation and transport is more essential than ever. To keep the supply chain functioning, managers and executives need an …

Whether you have a mechanical or hydraulic dock leveler, there are certain problems you shouldn't ignore. Lip Problems, Weird Noises and Warped Plates If your dock leveler exhibits one or …

You wouldn’t get rid of an electric forklift just because it needed a new battery, right? Of course not. You’d just replace the battery. The same logic applies to other …

Sometimes a little change makes a big difference. For example, since entering everyday use in the 1930s, turn signals have been credited with more than a 33% reduction in automotive …

Since entering common use in 2002, backup cameras have reduced collision rates by approximately 17%. Considering Americans are involved in over 10 million automotive collisions each year, that's an enormous …

Labor accounts for up to 95% of cleaning costs. So when your facility needs to stay pristine for the health and safety of your customers, wasted time is wasted money …