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It’s a New Year! Is it Time for a New Forklift?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Encore, Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Battery Forklift_Maintenance Forklifts Material_Handling Reconditioned_Forklift, Sales Service UniCarriers_Forklifts
The holiday season is behind us, and a new year has begun. For some, it’s a time for personal reflection and new resolutions. But it’s also an excellent time to take a good look at your material-handling equipment. Resolve to address your lift truck needs now, before you are in a critical situation.
read moreBrrr! Is Your Forklift Fleet Ready for Cold Weather?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Safety Forklift_Service Forklifts Material_Handling OSHA Reach_Truck Safety Service Service_Agreement
Frost is in the air and the days are short—yes, winter has arrived in NEPA. Just as lift trucks need extra care for hot weather, precautions for cold-weather months are equally important. Low temps can severely impact a forklifts’ ability to perform to its best capacity. Issues like tubing leaks, dead batteries, and cracked radiators can be the result of not having your forklift cold-weather ready.
read moreFleet Management Systems—Technology to Improve the Bottom Line
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Crown_Forklifts Fleet_Management Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Safety Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Maintenance Material_Handling Technology
Here, there, and everywhere—new technology is developing at rapid rates. With advances taking place in so many areas of the material-handling industry, how can technology impact the management of your forklift fleet? What processes will improve by knowing everything from what the operator is doing at all times, to specific vehicle performance? Better labor management, fleet optimization, and planned vehicle maintenance to name a few.
read moreForklift Safety—Don’t Skip The Pre-Start Inspection!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cascade Cascade_Attachments Crown_Forklifts Forklift Forklift_Safety Forklift_Training Forklifts Inspection Operator_Training OSHA Safety Worker_Safety
Operating a forklift is an occupational skill that can be mastered with proper training and experience. However, there’s a lot more to forklift safety than merely driving the vehicle correctly. A preoperative inspection is essential, which is why we’re presenting an overview of the steps taken before the forklift is put into service.
read moreGuard Your Pallet Racking—Protection Pays!
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Allied_Products Forklift Forklift_Safety Forklift_Training Forklifts Material_Handling OSHA Rack_Guards Racking Warehouse_Solutions
Receiving—Moving—Storing, and Protecting! Material handling activities can bring a multitude of challenges. One being, lift trucks coming into contact with pallet racks. The repeated impact from forklifts can cause significant damage to your facilities’ pallet racks. What are the reasons for impact and how can you minimize repeated damage?
read moreAre You Ready for Material Handling Peak Season? Evaluate Now.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Cross_Docking Distribution Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Parts Forklift_Rental Forklift_Service Forklifts Lift_Truck Manufacturing Pallet_Jack Sales Service UniCarriers_Forklifts Walkie_Pallet Warehouse
Peak season is on the horizon in the material-handling industry. Distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, in particular, will be gearing up to take advantage of this busy period. And we're all familiar with retailers hustling to stock their shelves during this hectic time of the year. Preparation for this higher-than-average volume is key to meeting the challenge.
read moreBeating The Heat—Is Your Forklift Fleet Up To It?
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Forklift Forklift_Maintenance Forklift_Service Forklifts Maintenance Safety Service
In NE Pennsylvania, we are officially in the “dog days of summer.” Those sweltering days, typically being the hottest, most uncomfortable part of the summer. Not only are humans (and even our dogs) affected by the hot weather, but our equipment works harder too. In the fast-paced material-handling industry these “dog days” come with additional challenges. Maintenance of your forklift fleet is critical during times of temperature extremes.
read moreMoving temperature-sensitive products? The loading dock is a vital part of the cold chain.
By, Mary Beth Tomko Action_Lift Allied_Products Distribution Dock_and_Door Dock_Levelers Dock_Seals Dock_Shelters Loading_Dock Logistics Manufacturing Material_Handling Warehouse Warehousing
Produce, frozen foods, and flowers—these are just some of the temperature-sensitive products that consumers buy all the time. But did you ever ask yourself—how did my ice cream get from the cow to my supermarket in perfect, creamy condition?
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