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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Fight Back against the Elements: Loading Dock Tips for the Winter Months

Joyce Schwob - August 21, 2025

When temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, your loading docks have to adapt, or your operation will freeze to halt. Frigid cold, rain, sleet, and drifting snows can significantly increase your facility’s costs and lead to unsafe working conditions if the right steps aren’t taken. In this blog post, we talk about the Read more

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What Is an Order Picker and When Should You Use One?

Joyce Schwob - September 24, 2024

Order pickers are key pieces of equipment in many warehouse operations. They are most commonly used in narrow aisle facilities, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers to stock items and to pick and deliver material needed for filling orders from storage. The question that we are addressing in this article is, when is an order picker Read more

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Why Your Forklift Fleet Needs a Power Study

Joyce Schwob - July 22, 2024

A key part of any warehouse or material handling operation is ensuring that it is running as efficiently as possible. You need to get the most productivity out of your equipment as you can, while keeping operating and energy costs under control. That means you have to choose the best machines for your particular job, Read more

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Is an Electric Forklift the Right Choice?

Joyce Schwob - April 25, 2016

Every type and model of forklift has unique advantages.  Safety and productivity require that you use the right forklift for your application.   Electric forklifts are a great fit for warehouses and manufacturing facilities that require primarily indoor use.  If you are concerned about fumes or noise and you operate forklifts indoors, an electric forklift Read more