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Analysis Series, Chapter 8: Emissions and Corporate Responsibility

Chapter 8: Emissions and Corporate Responsibility This section of this document discusses the Corporate Responsibility of the company to its employees.  By converting from fossil fuel vehicles to electrics, the pollutants employees breathe are eliminated. While...

Analysis Series, Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration

Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration AC electric technology allows precise and aggressive electric braking in which mechanical friction from a physical brake is not used as the sole means of slowing or stopping the lift truck but in addition, it ‘pours’...

Analysis Series, Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion

Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion When compared to internal combustion systems, the performance of AC lift trucks in parameters such as acceleration, ability to negotiate a ramp, speed control on ramps, load-lift ability and braking are today...
Improving Safety and Versatility with Forklift Truck Accessories

Improving Safety and Versatility with Forklift Truck Accessories

What’s more convenient, a fridge that does or does not have a water and ice dispenser built into the door? Would you rather have a rotary phone or your touchscreen smartphone? The ability to add things like a water dispenser or apps that help you locate the best...

7 Tips To A Safer Warehouse

7 Tips To A Safer Warehouse

1. Well-Trained Operators: Only employees who are trained and licensed should operate forklift trucks. It might sound obvious, but a high percentage of workplace accidents involve operator error. Safeguard yourself, your business, and other employees by ensuring your...

Forklift Vehicle Add Ons, Extras and Accessories

Forklift Vehicle Add Ons, Extras and Accessories

Managing an operation that involves large pieces of machinery, like mechanical handling equipment (MHE), requires great attention to the smallest of details in order to provide a safe and efficient work environment. Having a fleet of 9,000 lbs forklifts buzzing about...

Battery Charging Safety and Water Systems

Battery Charging Safety and Water Systems

If you manage or work with an MHE operation, you’re well aware that battery-powered industrial trucks are becoming more and more prevalent. Since safety and efficiency are paramount in any warehouse, it’s not a surprise that companies are excited about longer run...

Fuel Cell Powered Fleets: The Future of Fleet Management

Fuel Cell Powered Fleets: The Future of Fleet Management

As we advance as a civilization we understand our impact on the earth more and more with each passing year. This is shown by countless organizations making the effort to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their emissions cost as they create products for the...

Saving on Costs with Forklift Fleet Management

Saving on Costs with Forklift Fleet Management

Improving Efficiency and Cost in Forklift Fleet Management When it comes to forklift fleet management and a hunt for greater efficiency, issues like aging equipment, equipment abuse, and underutilizing assets are often considered part of unanticipated maintenance...