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Choosing the Right Forklift: Electric Forklifts vs Propane Forklifts The vast assortment of material handling equipment available today makes it easier than ever for a company to acquire the right tools for the job, but how does a company decide between two pieces of equipment that essentially do the same thing, but with different engine…
Read MoreBuying Local: Why Buying a BC Forklift is Better for Business You have identified the need, outlined the budget, and are well on your way to purchasing a forklift for your company. These powerful tools can be a great way to increase the material-handling efficiency of your team and get the most out of your…
Read MoreWhy Your Warehouse Needs Personnel Carriers Your warehouse has a combination of pedestrian employees and equipment operators. And as operators drive their forklifts and other equipment, they take special care to watch for pedestrian employees and other people on the ground. This prevents accidents, injuries, and damaged goods. However, even if you take every…
Read MorePurchasing Used Forklifts: All You Need to Know When buying used forklifts, the most important thing is that you do not want to inherit a past owner’s problem. After all, they are selling their forklift for a reason, and you need to ensure that the reason is not that they need to get rid of…
Read MoreYour warehouse cannot function without its loading docks, but you know they leave your business vulnerable. A loading dock has inherent security risks because it serves as a warehouse point of entry and a site of material goods transfer. If you aren’t vigilant about loading dock security, unwanted persons may enter your warehouse, and valuable…
Read MoreJust-in-Time Logistics: Is it Right for Your Company? The art of running a business consists in balancing your costs with your revenue. These two factors constantly change, requiring a dynamic response from business owners, executives, and managers. Whether it’s increasing revenue with better value products and sales or cutting operating costs and rent, your business…
Read MorePallet Racking and Warehouse Shelving Pallet Racking and Seismic Codes: Is Your System Engineered Properly? Your warehouse needs a high-density storage solution, but failing to consider seismic risks when designing warehouse racking could lead to devastating risks. In recent years, pallet racking systems have grown substantially in size. After all, the taller the rack, the…
Read MoreEquipment Acquisition: What Are My Options? Finding the right forklift equipment for your business is not easy, and quite often the available equipment acquisition options will be a considerable factor in your decision. Options include leasing, outright purchase, Rent to Own, Long or Short Term Rentals, etc… So how do you know what answer is…
Read MoreNew Versus Used Forklifts: What Makes Sense for Your Company? Everyone wants new equipment, fresh off the production line, featuring the latest technology with zero wear & tear; and of course the added bonus of a new warranty. Deciding to purchase new equipment is the easy answer, and in a productive busy application it’s probably…
Read MoreClimate Control Tips for Your Warehouse As a warehouse owner or manager, your first priority is the safety of your employees. And your second most important priority is probably making money. But there is one thing that jeopardizes both of those priorities: the weather. The Importance of Climate Control Although heating and air conditioning is…
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