by Trey Barber, on June 12, 2023 at 6:07 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on June 9, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Dan Elliott, on June 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM
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 …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on May 29, 2023 at 6:05 AM
Some jobs need more than the average. Some require a forklift built to haul the heaviest loads all day and never complain. Those jobs need a Doosan DV 250S-7. The …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on May 24, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Every year, we answer your most pressing question in our blog. Over the past 12 months your interests focused on replacing, repairing, and modifying your existing forklift fleet. So we’ve …
Read Storyby Tammi Simpson, on May 23, 2023 at 8:41 AM
Welcome to our latest Employee Spotlight! This series is devoted to recognizing the incredible people who make us the best in the business. In this edition, we're proud to introduce …
Read Storyby Trey Barber, on May 14, 2023 at 10:11 AM
Hundreds of thousands of accidents occur at loading docks each year, including fatal ones. Twenty-five percent of all industrial accidents occur at loading docks, and many of them are preventable …
Read Storyby Tammi Simpson, on April 21, 2023 at 10:00 AM
Welcome back to our Employee Spotlight series, where we honor the terrific people who make Midco Material Handling the best in the business. In this edition, we're proud to introduce …
Read Storyby Ryan Oshman, on April 10, 2023 at 8:00 AM
Which is better, an electric or propane forklift? The right answer depends on your application - and it may surprise you. Ten years ago, propane forklifts were the go-to choice …
Read Storyby Tammi Simpson, on March 24, 2023 at 8:58 AM
In this edition of our ongoing employee spotlight series, we're proud to introduce you to Boris Kogan. Boris is one of our road technicians based out of our Auburn branch …
Read StoryMaterial handling articles to help answer the questions you have about forklifts, aerial equipment, utility vehicles, warehouse optimization, and safety.
General Contractor License Number: MIDCOCF851KA | Oregon Contractor License Number: 212413
Copyright © 2025 Mid Columbia Material Handling, Inc. All Rights Reserved.