Material Handling Equipment Management

Material handling equipment keeps your warehouse moving. From forklifts to conveyors, the right tools make it possible to store, pick, and ship efficiently. But equipment alone isn’t enough—you need a smart strategy to manage it. At HCO Innovations, we help companies take control of their MHE fleet with practical, results-driven equipment management solutions.

What Does Material Handling Equipment Management Actually Mean?

It’s more than just keeping forklifts running. True MHE management means making sure every piece of equipment is the right fit, in the right place, doing the right job. It’s about maximizing uptime, improving safety, and keeping your operation flowing without bottlenecks, breakdowns, or wasted motion.

The Equipment We Work With

Your warehouse might run on pallet jacks or fully automated storage systems. Whatever the setup, we’ve seen it—and managed it. We support all major categories of material handling equipment, including:

  • Forklifts: Sit-down, stand-up, reach trucks, narrow aisle, and electrics
  • Conveyors: Powered, gravity-fed, belt, roller, and custom flow systems
  • AS/RS: Automated storage and retrieval systems for high-volume SKUs
  • Overhead equipment: Hoists, cranes, stackers, lift tables
  • Pallet handling: Jacks, positioners, turntables
  • Bulk systems: Chutes, hoppers, augers, and feeders

It’s Not Just Equipment—It’s How You Use It

We look at how your team moves product every day. Are the right tools being used for the job? Is equipment spaced properly? Is your layout forcing unnecessary travel? Our consultants walk your floor and find real, specific ways to improve how materials move—from dock to rack to outbound door.

Making Work Safer and Smarter

We redesign workflows and equipment setups to reduce strain, improve ergonomics, and lower the chance of injury. Whether it’s repositioning lift tables or rerouting pedestrian paths, small changes can make a big difference over time—for both safety and productivity.

Keeping Equipment Running

Even the best equipment breaks down if it’s not maintained. We set up preventive maintenance schedules that fit your operation. That includes inspections, part tracking, downtime analysis, and even emergency response protocols. If it moves, lifts, rolls, or rotates—we keep it working.

Smarter Decisions with Better Data

We bring data into your equipment strategy. Through telematics, onboard sensors, and maintenance tracking, we give you real insight into usage, wear, and performance. That means no more guessing when to replace a lift truck or whether a conveyor bottleneck is mechanical or operational.

Built Around Your Team

Good MHE management also means clear training, checklists, signage, and safety protocols. We make sure your operators know how to use the equipment properly and that your facility meets the latest safety and compliance standards. It’s about making your team stronger, not just your tools.

Let’s Make Your Equipment Work Better

If you’re relying on material handling equipment to move your business, we can help you manage it more efficiently. From day-to-day upkeep to big-picture planning, HCO Innovations delivers the tools and expertise to keep your operation moving—and improving.

Contact HCO Innovations:
Phone: 1-888-755-9566
Email: info@hcoinnovations.com
Address: 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606