MidColumbia Forklift Blog

Welcome once again to our ongoing employee spotlight series. Each month, we recognize the amazing people who make up the Midco Material Handling family. This week, we’d like to introduce …

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 …