by Phil Hanford, on April 8, 2024 at 6:45 PM
When a forklift goes down, lockout/tagout procedures protect employees from injury and your company from OSHA fines and litigation. Does your operation follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) best practices? By the time …
Read Storyby Phil Hanford, on April 8, 2024 at 9:02 AM
If you run a cold storage, multi-shift or manufacturing operation, or if your business operates on slim profit margins, this article is a must-read. If you’ve never considered lithium-ion batteries …
Read Storyby Julie Clarke-Bush, on April 5, 2024 at 10:22 AM
COLUMBUS, Ind. APRIL 5, 2024 – Toyota Material Handling announced Mid Columbia Forklift as a recipient of the annual President’s Award at the company’s annual dealer meeting in Phoenix, Arizona …
Read Storyby Dan Holland, on March 22, 2024 at 1:04 PM
If you’re pricing out a new loading dock door or other industrial door, you may wonder, “Is an insulated door with the extra cost?” Read on to learn more about …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Forklift attachments and accessories can help you move more product in less time, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to modify forklifts. OSHA's regulation states: any modifications …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 18, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Once you decide to buy a forklift and start shopping around, you'll soon discover a new forklift can cost between $20,000–$50,000. Why such a big price range? In this article, …
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 Dan Elliott, on March 13, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Do you have a parking lot, walkway, sidewalk or street you’d like to keep clean? As you're no doubt aware, manual litter collection is labor-intensive — and may put team …
Read Storyby Dan Livingston, on March 4, 2024 at 12:37 PM
June is forklift safety month, so it's the perfect time to review: The most common forklift-related injuries The main cause of forklift injuries How to prevent forklift-related incidents How to …
Read Storyby Jason Rigney, on February 26, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Need an overhead door for your loading dock, warehouse or storefront? Before you buy a roll up door from someone else, ask about the turnaround time — it can be …
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