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Efficient forklift fleet management is crucial to smooth operations in industrial or commercial settings. A well-managed fleet can enhance productivity, minimize downtime and improve overall safety. Here are seven essential tips for effectively managing a fleet of forklifts. Comprehensive training and certification. It’s vital to prioritize comprehensive training and certification programs for forklift operators. Properly…

Canadian transport and equipment operations jobs had 86,752 reported loss of time claims due to injury in 2021, the highest of any sector. Improving your loading dock operations is one way to ensure your workplace is proficient. Start with this quick guide to loading dock best practices to upgrade your team’s protocols!

Not only are forklifts, pallet jacks, and utility vehicles critical to your operations, they can also be dangerous to operate if the operator is not properly trained, or if your warehouse isn’t properly designed. When choosing a material handling company, be sure it holds a Certificate of Recognition (COR®). Here’s why it’s essential to work…

Your loading dock doors are busy places. Therefore, you must do everything possible to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. Loading dock seals and shelters are vital components of your dock bay doors. Here’s more on what they do and their benefits. Loading dock seals vs loading dock shelters First, it’s essential to differentiate between…

Warehouse order picking methods impact your business’s efficiency and profitability. In fact, order picking and fulfillment often accounts for more than half of the costs associated with warehouses and distribution centers. Therefore, you need to choose the best order picking method for your warehouse. Here are some options. What’s warehouse order picking? Warehouse order picking…

Arpac Storage Systems is a Rousseau Metal specialist distributor. Rousseau Metal Inc. has been designing and manufacturing high-quality products for 70 years in Canada.   Over the years they have become known as a leader in storage solutions. The quality, durability and reliability of their products have earned them a reputation as being among the…

Arpac Storage Systems is proud to announce being awarded a MODULA dealership for BC and Alberta. MODULA is a leading manufacturer of Automated Storage Solutions, designed to optimize space and improve picking and storage operations for any industrial sector or environment. MODULA offers Vertical Lift Modules, Horizontal Carousels, Warehouse Software Solutions and Warehouse Order Picking…

Forklift batteries must be charged correctly to maximize their performance. Here are four tips for charging your forklift battery to ensure you get the most out of your investment. 1. Charge the battery when it reaches 20 percent You should avoid letting your forklift battery die before charging it. Typically, it’s best to recharge your…

Although gas, propane and diesel-powered forklifts continue to dominate the market, electric forklifts are steadily gaining in popularity. In the past, electric forklifts were deemed inefficient and impractical. However, advanced technology performance has changed all that. Here are five advantages that electric forklifts have over traditional models. They’re low maintenance. Electric forklifts have fewer moving…

In this world of rapidly changing technology, it is getting harder and harder to know what to look for in a new electric lift truck let alone a used one. There are so many things to consider yet most people only focus on the up-front cost. Here is a quick run thru on things you…