Our guides cover the decisions that come up when you run material handling equipment: whether to rent or buy, what to check before you purchase used, how to keep a fleet running through a Western New York winter, and what OSHA expects from your operators.
Short term, seasonal, and project rentals for warehouse managers, plant supervisors, and contractors across Erie, Chautauqua, and the surrounding counties
Information to help owners and operations managers make effective purchase decisions when buying used forklifts and comparing machines throughout Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties
Uptime, inspection routines, and planned maintenance for fleet managers and maintenance supervisors at facilities throughout Western New York
Wear component replacement for maintenance technicians and parts buyers keeping equipment running in the Buffalo area
Battery selection, charging practice, and power planning for warehouse and distribution operations running electric lift trucks in Western New York
OSHA compliance and operator certification for safety managers, supervisors, and the people responsible for training crews across the region
Equipment mix, layout, energy use, and dock readiness for warehouses and distribution centers in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties
Here is the short answer. Dock seals are foam pads that a trailer presses into when it backs in. Dock shelters are a frame with fabric curtains that hang around the trailer instead of pressing against it. Seals block cold air better. Shelters leave the doorway clear and fit a wider range of trucks. Both Read more
Getting a warehouse ready for the Black Friday and Christmas rush usually starts with equipment: lining up extra machines, catching up on maintenance, and reserving rentals before the Western New York regional fleet tightens up. But the other half of that preparation gets overlooked more often, and it’s the people. Every forklift operator you add Read more
The fourth quarter is when most warehouses and distribution centers feel the strain. Order volume builds through the fall, peaks around the holidays, and pushes equipment and people harder than any other stretch of the year. The operations that get through it cleanly are usually the ones that prepared months in advance, back when there Read more
Buying used is one of the smartest ways to grow a forklift fleet without paying top dollar for new machines. Pre-owned options cost a fraction of what new equipment does, and a well maintained forklift can run reliably for years. For operations across Buffalo and the surrounding areas, used forklifts make a lot of sense. Read more
If you’re lifting and carrying loads weighing more than 15,000 lb, heavy duty forklifts are a must for your business. These machines are designed to handle the biggest, toughest jobs and are widely found in lumber yards, steel plants, freight operations, and large scale manufacturing facilities across Western New York. This article covers when to Read more
The way warehouses and manufacturing facilities power their material handling equipment is changing. Operations that have run on propane for decades are increasingly making the switch to electric forklifts, and there are good reasons for it. Lower operating costs, fewer maintenance demands, cleaner indoor air, and better battery technology have all made electric models more Read more
If your forklifts have been working through another Western New York winter, then spring is the time to make sure they are still in top condition. They have to deal with a lot: freezing temperatures, road salt tracked in from loading docks, strained batteries, wet conditions, and the constant back and forth between warm and Read more
When workloads increase, layouts change, or your current equipment goes down, a pallet jack rental can keep operations running smoothly without committing you to a new purchase. The key is determining the right type of pallet jack for your specific facility and requirements. The wrong choice can create bottlenecks in your workflow, slow down productivity, Read more
When customers need a forklift rental for a short term project, seasonal spike, or sudden increase in work, one of the most common questions we hear is, “should I go with an electric forklift or LPG (propane) forklift?” Both types of machines are effective, reliable options, but they are ultimately best suited for different environments Read more
Used forklifts can be a smart move for your business. For many operations, a used forklift model delivers the performance you need without the larger price tag of a new equipment. But as most people in warehousing, manufacturing, or construction will tell you, not all used machines are created equal. In this article, we cover Read more
