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
When selecting a new forklift for your business you have a lot of options to consider; fuel types, lifting capacity, lifting height, turning radius, physical dimensions, fuel economy, ease of use, resale value. The list goes on. While no one expects failure as an option, there are plenty of things manufacturers can and should do Read more
You bought your Toyota forklift for a reason, right? In your buying decisions you factored in the quality, durability and reliability of the Toyota product. Toyota owners recognize the value of the Toyota brand and that’s why they choose to invest in it for the long run. So when it’s time to purchase Read more
You have a heavy job to do and you need a forklift to do the heavy lifting! With that, we know that every job is different and not all forklifts are “one size fits all.” So how do you know which forklift is right for you? Knowing which type of equipment you need will Read more
Toyota Industrial Equipment rakes in the awards annually and tops industry lists when compared to its competitors. Toyota Genuine Parts rank highest among all of its competitors in the 2014 Lift Truck Parts Study run by Peerless Research Group. More than 200 participants in the survey who regularly buy and evaluate forklift equipment placed Toyota’s Read more
For the 11th consecutive year, Toyota achieved the top ranking as the world’s largest lift truck supplier in Modern Materials Handling’s Annual Top 20 listing. Toyota continues to offer innovate design advancements and industrial equipment solutions. They strive to improve the material handling process and enhance the customer value experience including: Toyota’s recent introduction of the new 8-Series large capacity lift truck line Read more
Durable: 1. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: 2. Able to perform or compete over a long period, as by avoiding or overcoming injuries: 3. Lasting; stable As with all of their products, Toyota’s new 8-series forklifts are engineered to last using Toyota’s world-renowned production system. It delivers quality, durability and Read more
The differences between loans and leases can be confusing, even the wording of the two financing instruments can be very close. So which one is right for you? Loan A loan usually requires the end-user to invest a down payment in the equipment. The loan finances the remaining amount. Because the purchaser is considered to Read more
Over 94,000 lift truck accidents are reported in the US every year. Operator training is essential to reducing that number but it isn’t enough. Toyota decided that the best approach to preventing lift truck accidents is “one that combines the efforts of every person, business and organization involved” and decided take the lead role as a manufacturer. As a Read more
Smart business people know that in order to stay productive and competitive, they need to continually upgrade their equipment. But few things can drain cash from a business like major equipment purchases. Equipment leasing can be the right solution for a lot of reasons. The Benefits of Leasing: Leasing offers many advantages over other financing Read more
