by Dave Jensen, on January 15, 2021 at 3:15 PM
Well-functioning forklift brakes are vital to maintaining your operation. Your operators' safety and productivity are in jeopardy unless a forklift can stop smoothly and with control. That's why OSHA requires …
Read Storyby Hank Ansley, on January 8, 2021 at 10:53 AM
Electric forklifts are well-known for their use in warehouse settings. But their usefulness extends to some surprising applications beyond moving pallets of product. Electric forklifts’ energy efficiency and dependable performance …
Read Storyby Midco Forklift, on January 1, 2021 at 9:18 AM
2020 was a unique year for the Material Handling industry. Most businesses had to adapt to the ever-changing regulations to stay profitable. To help our customers navigate this new environment, …
Read Storyby Hank Ansley, on December 25, 2020 at 12:51 PM
If only evaluating forklift listings were as simple as shopping for a used car. Unfortunately, there’s no Kelley Blue Book to consult when it comes to determining the value of …
Read Storyby Hank Ansley, on December 18, 2020 at 8:49 AM
Forklifts have become a backbone for every industrial and manufacturing business. A well-functioning forklift fleet can help you recoup equipment costs, reduce employees' workloads and streamline productivity. Like any vehicle, …
Read Storyby Dan Bergman, on December 14, 2020 at 1:00 PM
A forklift is the backbone of your productive operation. Like any piece of machinery, forklifts don't last forever. Eventually, the most valuable forklift may turn into a liability, spending more …
Read Storyby Hank Ansley, on October 23, 2020 at 4:10 PM
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 Hank Ansley, on October 19, 2020 at 6:45 PM
Your business counts on a fleet of forklifts to move products and materials reliably around your facility. You need a material handling equipment dealer that you can depend on for …
Read Storyby Kim McDowell, on October 16, 2020 at 3:46 PM
In the material handling business, downtime is enemy #1. When your equipment isn’t running, and employees are distracted, profits take a nosedive. Everyone knows that downtime is bad. But very …
Read Storyby Dave Jensen, on September 4, 2020 at 2:15 PM
The forklift carriage assembly is where you mount the forks, load backrest and/or any forklift attachments to your lift truck. It’s important to know your forklift’s carriage class so you …
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