Welcome to the Action Lift Blog

Is your operation working in tight spaces or experiencing limited storage capacity? Costly expansions or moving to a new facility may not be realistic from a logistical or budgetary standpoint. Why not look up to find the solution?

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.

Working in hot, humid conditions can result in a number of adverse health effects ranging from discomfort to serious health risks. There are many steps that employers can take to assess risk and provide more comfortable working conditions during hot weather. Let's address the benefits of using HVLS fans.

Congested aisles. Crowded racks. Cluttered dock. How do you know when the time is right to expand your warehouse capabilities? It’s widely held that once storage capacity surpasses 85% utilization, there is a marked reduction in warehouse productivity. Movement becomes restricted which results in multiple actions to complete a task.

Winter in Northeastern Pennsylvania can be long and challenging. So with springtime comes the desire for warmer temperatures and all things outdoors. It’s also the perfect time to take a look at the effects of winter weather on your loading dock and commercial door equipment.

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?