MATERIAL HANDLING UPDATE | LIFT TRUCKS Safer by design Today’s lift trucks boast more designed-in safety features than ever. Operators will get the greatest benefit from these advances if they’re paired with proper training. It wasn’t all that long ago that lift truck operators were largely on their own when it came to safety, relying […]

Cascade’s Long History of Quality Forks   Cascade Corporation, the global leader in material handling solutions for lift trucks, has enjoyed a long history of producing high quality forks, with fork manufacturing in North America dating back more than 50 years. To share their story, they’re marking the occasion with a discount on selected forks. […]

New Shigeru Full Suspension Seat Now Standard on Komatsu BX50 series forklifts Date: May 5, 2017 Komatsu Forklift U.S.A. is pleased to announce that from May 1st, 2017 production onward, the new Shigeru full suspension seat is now standard on most BX50 model forklifts!! This great new seat features: Full suspension for greater operator comfort […]

UNICARRIERS AMERICAS BRINGS TRANSMISSION PRODUCTION IN HOUSE TO IMPROVE RELIABLITY UniCarriers Americas Corporation posted on 4/26/2017 12:27:00 PM MARENGO, IL — UniCarriers Americas Corporation has begun manufacturing transmissions for their internal combustion forklift models in the company’s 120,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Marengo, IL. As a result, the engines and transmissions are now manufactured […]

Camso showcases five new forklift tire solutions at ProMat 2017 Camso displayed its new Solideal PON 775, a press-on tire designed for highly intense applications, to be launched later in 2017. This new tire provides reliability and maximum life in the most demanding environments, and more. “We’ve incorporated a new technology that minimizes internal heat […]

Loading Dock Maintenance – Safety First! Loading docking equipment may consist of the following components including dock levelers, vehicle restraints, traffic lighting, overhead doors and door seals.  It is recommended to have a qualified person perform an extensive inspection and maintenance service at least once a year.  Twice a year is suggested for heavy use applications. Liftway Maintenance […]

LIFT TABLES – What type is right for your application? A Lift Table sometimes referred to as a work platform is a device that utilizes a scissors mechanism in conjunction with hydraulic cylinders or pneumatic bladders. The primary function of lift tables is are to raise or lower goods to different heights.  This could be […]

NEW INTERIOR LIGHTING OPTIONS AVAILABLE TVH in the Americas (TVH), has introduced three interior lighting options to their already impressive inventory. These lights come in round, bar, and rectangular styles with various size options to fit your product requirements. The round light is available in either 3 inch or 6 inch with durable ABS housing […]