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Walmart Unleashes Autonomous Lift Trucks at Four High-Tech DCs
Walmart announced that it will deploy 19 autonomous lift trucks at four DCs, enhancing efficiency and transforming the way employees work.
Sustainable Benefits of Maintenance-Free Power
In this podcast, Michael Levans, Group Editorial Director for Peerless Media’s Supply Chain Group, is joined by Mark Walker, Vice President of EnerSys Sales, North America, in discussion on the many benefits Maintenance-Free Power—including Thin Plate Pure Lead ...
Wireless Charging for the Materials Handling Industry?
In this special podcast, Resonant Link CTO Aaron Stein discusses why the lift truck industry is ripe for an energy transformation.
Electric Trucks are Poised to Tackle the Pressures of E-commerce
Electric lift trucks are evolving to deal with pressures wrought by e-commerce, including labor shortages and higher handling volumes, through high- and low-tech means.

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Bastian Solutions CB18 AGF: Smart, Efficient Manufacturing and Distribution Material Handling – no Operators Needed
Say goodbye to inefficient manual operations with the Bastian Solutions CB18 AGF – the future of safe, fast and...
New Technology Can Give Lift Truck Operators a Hand
Operator Assist Technology (OAS) helps warehouses keep pace with demand and help labor resources.


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The Adoption of Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Lift Trucks
Hydrogen fuel cells can offer a clean, safe workplace and may provide productivity and financial advantages over other electric lift truck options.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Dispelling Common Myths
Though the population of fuel cell-powered forklifts in the US has grown beyond 25,000, there are still common myths that persist about deploying them.

7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Ideal Power Source
A well-suited power source will optimize your forklift's potential by maximizing productivity, minimizing operator involvement, reducing maintenance costs and eliminating unplanned downtime.

Six Signs You Need to Rethink Your Power Source
Is your power source optimal, or are you just accepting the status quo?

Lift Trucks are the Key to Goya Food’s Efficient DC Operations
The leader in Hispanic food and beverage products puts a variety of lift trucks and racks to work in its distribution centers, including a special Goya spec truck.

Advantages of Using Automation Technology on Manned Forklifts
How automation technologies can improve operating efficiency and reduce collisions on manned forklifts.

How Automation Technologies Improve Forklift Operating Efficiency and Reduce Collisions
Reduce accidents and minimize costs from damage and downtime with backup sensing systems.

Lift Truck Technology Connects Pickers to Productivity
Mobile, connected and critical to the movement of goods, the modern lift truck and picker are helping unlock the next level of productivity.

Robotics Return-on-Investment: Financial & Operational Sense
Robotic material transport solutions help address labor issues, control costs and drive greater efficiency, productivity and reliability, in this paper we examine the evolution of robotic technology and autonomous load transportation solutions, and the value drivers spurring their adoption.

Small Data, Big Impact
The importance of extracting actionable insights from lift truck telematics to improve efficiency and protect the bottom line.

Lifting America: The Economic Impact of Forklift Manufacturers, Dealers and Distributors
This report highlights the importance of the industry to the US economy in terms of jobs, wages, tax revenue, and GDP, and quantifies the economic contribution of industrial truck manufacturing and its support services in the US.

The Economic Impact of the Industrial Lift Truck
A new study from the Industrial Truck Association and Oxford Economics details how forklift manufacturers, dealers and distributors drive billions of dollars and thousands of jobs into U.S. economy.

Lift Truck Equipment: Shift Toward Maintenance
Effective parts supply chain management is a critical objective for lift truck dealers, especially as users’ demands for maintenance services continue to rise.

Lift Truck Data Helps to Shape Power Consumption Options
The growing reach of telemetry means power decisions are fueled by a greater amount of available data.

Raymond Handling Launches Pink Pallet Jack Online Auction to Benefit Breast Cancer Charities
All proceeds raised from the Pink Pallet Jack auction will be donated to the Tina Fund in Greene, New York and the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation in Fremont, California.

Yale Highlights Alternative Power Options and Autonomous Equipment
In addition to the debut of a robotic end-rider, Yale is showcasing a suite of alternative power solutions including lithium-ion battery technology, hydrogen fuel cells, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Increasing Slot Capacity and Picking Efficiency
Create up to 140 percent more pick slots while minimizing travel and labor requirements.

Enhancing Productivity through Safety
Reduce costs and boost employee performance with a comprehensive lift truck safety program.

AeroVironment Debuts New PosiCharge ProCore Series of Premium Intelligent Chargers
The industry's first electric forklift chargers to enable charger configuration and management via mobile phone app, supports and charges any material handling battery - regardless of type, brand, voltage or size.

From Liquid Propane to Electric Lift Truck Fleet Conversion
The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview on how transitioning your fleet from Liquid Propane to electric lift trucks can increase your fleet’s productivity, lower total cost of ownership, improve environmental conditions for your employees.


Featured Companies

Big Joe Forklifts
Big Joe electric forklifts have been the standard of quality for over 60 years in factories, warehouses and store-rooms across the USA and around the world. Big Joe walkie stackers, pallet trucks, and order pickers are well known for their rugged…
Locatible
Locatible provides the next generation indoor and outdoor location services. We have wide experience in indoor location with analytics in healthcare industry. Now, working closely with our customers we have developed a turn-key indoor location system for logistics with 5cm…
OSHA
OSHA is part of the United States Department of Labor. The administrator for OSHA is the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. OSHA’s administrator answers to the Secretary of Labor, who is a member of the…
Hawker
HAWKER® is a leading provider for advanced, customized motive power solutions. With more than 85 years of motive power experience and innovation, and more than 30 years of high-frequency charging experience and leadership in smart charging, HAWKER® offers a complete line of…
The Forklift Center
The Forklift Center strives to be the #1 resource for all things related to material handling. Along with valuable information that will help any customer find the right forklift faster, The Forklift Center is also a cost compariosn tool. Companies can…
Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich® ranks among the World’s leading brands of material handling equipment and warehousing technology, offering a broad range of advanced forklifts, very narrow aisle lift trucks and automated guided vehicles. With more than 65 years of electric lift truck design…
Resonant Link
Resonant Link delivers 5x faster and highly-efficient wireless power for applications big to small, from massive lift trucks to medical devices smaller than a fingernail, to help people, businesses, and the planet thrive. What can fast, safe, and reliable wireless…
Toyota Material Handling
Toyota Material Handling offers a full line of material handling products and solutions proudly assembled in the United States, including forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, pallet jacks, container handlers, automated guided vehicles, and tow tractors, along with aerial work platforms,…
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America (MCFA)
Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) is a leading manufacturer of forklifts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America. Based in Houston, Texas, the company distributes three distinct brands – Mitsubishi forklift trucks, Cat® lift trucks and Jungheinrich® warehouse…
Regulatory Safety Management
Regulatory Safety Management is a full service Bilingual Safety Consulting firm in business since 1978, providing a full range of services in areas of Safety Compliance & Training, Forklift Certification, Loss Control, & Workers’ Compensation claims.
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