Savings
Kick the Propane Habit!
I want to talk about habits. Specifically, the propane habit that drives your forklift operation. Day after day, year after year, you run propane-powered forklifts when evidence shows the benefits of converting to electric: the same power, if not better,… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Todd Eveland 10/11/2015 2:37 pm
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Sustainability
Going Green Saves Green
When the C-Suite of a chemical company issued a corporate-wide sustainability mandate, staff at the warehouse and storage facilities sought creative ways to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The company was committed to the Responsible Care® program guidelines established by… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Bob Bonifacio 27/10/2015 4:29 pm
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Applications
Creating Time for Battery Equalization
Battery equalizationn (EQ) is a conundrum keeping some forklift operations from converting to electric power. For companies that run a 24/7, three-shift schedule, taking forklifts out of service for 12 hours once a week to equalize the batteries does not… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Joe Monahan 15/10/2015 1:00 pm
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Applications
Negotiate Proactive Service Agreements
Congratulations! You’re converting your forklift fleet to electric power because you know that battery-powered forklifts are the most efficient and effective way to move goods from Point A to Point B. The service agreement you choose to support your new… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Frank Shaffer 06/10/2015 12:03 pm
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Savings
Weigh Forklift Power Options by Outcomes
It’s decision time – time to replace your fleet of Liquid Propane (LP) forklifts. Your lease is coming due or your aging equipment is nearing the end of its useful life. What are your options? You could follow the routine… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Bill Moriarty 01/10/2015 10:55 am
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Performance
Choice of Charging Solution Impacts the Bottom Line
It’s an undisputed fact that all industrial batteries need charging, and that three types of charging are primarily used in forklift operations: Conventional, Opportunity and Fast. Identifying the most efficient charging solution depends on the type of work performed, power… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Ron Moelker 24/09/2015 11:09 am
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Safety
Think Safety: Think Electric-Powered Forklifts
Noxious engine fumes are up close and personal for operators of LP-powered forklifts. The LP tank and its tailpipe sit right behind the operator. Since nearly 90% of forklift driving is in reverse, operators are poised to inhale noxious emissions… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Joe Monahan 09/09/2015 11:30 am
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Productivity
Ready for the Retail Rush?
It happens every year, just like Groundhog Day. You can set your watch by it. But, many retail forklift operations don’t think about The Retail Rush until merchandise isn’t moving as fast as it should. More power is needed to… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Rick Losacker and Jarrod Smith 01/09/2015 1:24 pm
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Savings
Innovation Applies to Financial Solutions
It’s time. Your LP forklift fleet lease is nearing its end and, after a thorough analysis of your forklift operations, you’ve determined that converting to electric power is the right move. Now, you have a fleet of trucks to replace… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Peter Dwyer 21/08/2015 3:30 pm
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Productivity
Apply Lean Practices to Forklift Operations
Look at any manufacturing or material handling operation, and you’ll find the principles of a Lean enterprise in play. Lean is not a set of tactics, but a way of focusing on key processes to eliminate waste and create value… Continue Reading →
POSTED BY Todd Eveland 12/08/2015 10:00 am
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