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.

GUIDES BY TOPIC

FORKLIFT RENTALS

Short term, seasonal, and project rentals for warehouse managers, plant supervisors, and contractors across Erie, Chautauqua, and the surrounding counties

BUYING A USED FORKLIFT

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

FORKLIFT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Uptime, inspection routines, and planned maintenance for fleet managers and maintenance supervisors at facilities throughout Western New York

PARTS, TIRES, AND FORKS

Wear component replacement for maintenance technicians and parts buyers keeping equipment running in the Buffalo area

Batteries and Electric Equipment

Battery selection, charging practice, and power planning for warehouse and distribution operations running electric lift trucks in Western New York

Operator Safety and Training

OSHA compliance and operator certification for safety managers, supervisors, and the people responsible for training crews across the region

Warehouse Operations

Equipment mix, layout, energy use, and dock readiness for warehouses and distribution centers in Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties

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Club Car Batteries

Joyce Schwob - October 28, 2022

Club Car Battery Replacement Tips: One at a Time or All at Once? Batteries are arguably the most important component in an electric utility vehicle. After all, they provide the power that the UTV needs to move from place to place and carry everything from people and tools, to dirt, equipment, and other materials. Eventually, Read more

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Reduce Costs with Sustainable Floor Cleaning

Joyce Schwob - March 21, 2016

With the increase in utility costs, personnel shortages, and sanitary regulations, high-quality floor cleaning can be expensive and labor-intensive. Additionally, there’s a growing focus on implementing green initiatives that reduce environmental and health impacts in the workplace. Thanks to recent developments in in floor cleaning technology, machines are more versatile and efficient while reducing environmental Read more