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In December 2020, Action Lift, Inc. will reach a milestone—35 years of doing business in the material handling industry. The company is the largest, locally owned material-handling equipment supplier in Northeastern Pennsylvania, providing top-notch equipment with the region's best service.

In many warehouse operations, loading docks are hampered with the potential for danger. Without proper training, procedures, equipment, and maintenance, they can expose employees to disaster at every turn. Read more to learn basic safety tips for truckers and warehouse workers.

Supporting the supply chain by providing material handling equipment and services meets the criteria established by state and county governments to be an essential business. Action Lift remains open to service our customers, many that provide life-sustaining products and services that keep our communities safe and thriving.

At Action Lift, we have implemented a policy and will be following best practices to deal with COVID-19. Our offices are open, and we are operating daily to provide service to our customers. As part of the material handling industry and all-important supply chain, Action Lift’s services are essential. Read more about our steps to combat COVID-19.

The harsh winters in NE Pennsylvania can make keeping cold air out, and warm air in—a big challenge. Worn or damaged seals and dock shelters don’t help matters. Read more for some solutions to guard your facility against energy loss and weather extremes.

Christmas is a time of giving, so we’d like to give a huge THANK YOU to our Action Lift team. We enjoyed a very special luncheon catered by Krista’s Kitchen. Thank you, Krista! Also, in December, Action Lift was honored to win the Gold Award in NEPA Best Places to Work. This recognition would not be possible without our great employees. We appreciate their dedication and wish all a Happy Holiday Season as we look forward to a healthy & prosperous New Year.

Lift trucks are indispensable in the modern warehouse, and they aren’t going anywhere soon. The most recent estimates show there are 855,900 forklifts in the US and sales continue to be strong. Here we offer our list of the top ways to protect your warehouse against forklift damage.

The type of battery that powers a forklift is chosen carefully. Specifications need to be followed for optimal compatibility with the forklift as well as the application requirements for its’ use. These are key indicators. But what about lithium-ion technology in the decision-making process? Let’s look at the benefits of lithium batteries and how they are revolutionizing motive power in the material handling industry.