by Dan Elliott, on January 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM

Hard work is often a messy proposition. Sawdust, concrete, and metal shavings are all part of a day's work for your facility. Still, a clean work area is essential both …

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Topics:Floor CleaningProduct Review

by Dan Livingston, on January 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM

Just because your forklift data plate says its maximum capacity is 7,000 pounds, doesn’t mean you can lift any load weighing less than that. Many factors contribute to your forklift’s …

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Topics:Forklift

by Jason Rigney, on January 2, 2024 at 9:13 AM

Washington apple growers face unique challenges during peak harvest seasons, as they must move their delicate products quickly while minimizing damage. The attachments and add-ons below are proven, cost-effective ways …

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Topics:ForkliftForklift AttachmentsAgriculture Industry

by Phil Hanford, on December 17, 2023 at 12:23 PM

An online search for “scissor lifts for sale” or “rent scissor lift,” delivers a long list of options. Buyer beware. Scissor lifts may seem simple and fundamentally the same, but …

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Topics:AerialScissor Lift Rental

by Oskar Martinez, on December 15, 2023 at 6:39 AM

Your facility is under extreme pressure during the holiday season. According to the National Retail Federation, November and December account for 20% of annual sales for most companies. With two …

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Topics:Warehouse Products & EquipmentSafety

by Ryan Oshman, on December 11, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Scissor lifts, mast lifts, boom lifts, and other mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) are highly specialized pieces of equipment. Unlike your fleet of dependable forklifts, MEWPs are used in certain …

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Topics:AerialScissor Lift Rental

by Ryan Oshman, on December 8, 2023 at 10:59 AM

As Ferris Bueller once said, life moves pretty fast. So does your facility. The pressures on a modern warehouse have increased in this era of micro-fulfillment and two-day delivery. To …

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Topics:Electric ForkliftsProduct ReviewElectricClass I

by Jennifer Reisinger, on November 3, 2023 at 9:26 AM

Welcome back! In this month's employee spotlight, we're recognizing Refugio Rosales, one of our Pasco branch's most devoted family members. He is a well-rounded tire technician with a passion for …

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Topics:We're HiringEmployee Spotlight

by Trey Barber, on October 27, 2023 at 8:30 AM

Everybody wants great neighbors. At their best, neighbors are like Wilson from the sitcom Home Improvement. Every time Tim the Tool Man Taylor had a problem, Wilson was just outside, …

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Topics:Forklift Rental

by Tammi Simpson, on October 20, 2023 at 9:19 AM

Welcome back to our employee spotlight series. Each month, we recognize the terrific people who make up the Midco Material Handling family. In this issue, we'll get to know Randy …

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Topics:We're HiringEmployee Spotlight

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