Big Joe Forklifts

Big Joe Forklifts (Booth C6085) is showcasing its innovative materials handling equipment at Modex.

Big Lift, the North American subsidiary of lift truck company EP Equipment, will rebrand ePicker as EP to capitalize on its parent company's global brand reputation.

It seems so many roads lead to smaller warehouse footprints, increased storage density and flexibility to meet order fulfillment needs. Narrow aisle and very narrow aisle trucks are addressing these needs while maximizing operator safety and trust while working at elevated heights.

From labor shortages to demand for ever-improved operational flexibility, this typically ignored class of trucks offers a chance to rethink your processes and even how you approach materials handling.

Automate show analysis of warehouse robotics trends. Robotic systems are cool, now vendors tap partnerships, integration, and easy-to-use software to make solutions simpler to deploy

This week, Big Joe (Booth N6727) revealed its Pallet Mover, a user-directed autonomous mobile robot (AMR).

Big Joe Forklifts will re-enter Canadian market effective Jan. 1, 2023

The new venture, focused on end-user goals with robotics, will be led by Nick Malewicki. Big Joe Forklifts plans to announce additional details on automation products and technology partnerships during Q1 2023, with a formal product introduction at ProMat 2023 which runs March 20-23 in Chicago.

Several recent developments here include center-rider cabs, lithium-ion batteries and autonomous operating systems. But perhaps most important is improved operator confidence.

For Duratrack, manufacturer of track and trolley systems, the right lift equipment eased the physical burdens of moving heavy loads in production areas, while other equipment helped with narrow-aisle storage and order picking.

Big Joe Forklifts (Booths B3219 & B3419) is previewing several new products, including the company’s vision for a new breed of semi-autonomous machines known as “co-bots.”

The productivity upturn is primarily due to the vehicles’ up time and battery run time.

Low-level orderpickers eliminate the risk of ladders and the battery issues of the previous equipment supplier.

Big Joe Forklifts celebrated its 68th anniversary with the completion of its Wisconsin Dells, Wisc., facility expansion.

The DSD-GS reduces labor, fleet and supply chain costs; plus it advances sustainability initiatives and provides opportunities for enhanced customer engagement.