Author: Maxim Khabur, Marketing Director at OneCharge Inc. Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends Summary Prices for some metals, including the rare-earth metals used in battery … [Read more...] about Battery Metal Prices and Their Impact on Material Handling Industry Electrification Trends
Forklift Market Growth Accelerated by Rise in Demand for Electric Trucks
The forklift market is driven by several factors, including increased demand for efficient material handling solutions, rising sales through various e-commerce platforms, and expansion of the construction and automotive industries. Forklift … [Read more...] about Forklift Market Growth Accelerated by Rise in Demand for Electric Trucks
How Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Requirements Impact Your Material Handling Equipment Purchasing
Moving forward, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting will impact your material handling equipment buying process. Purchasing forklifts is no longer just about comparison-shopping for the best products, adding an item to the … [Read more...] about How Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Requirements Impact Your Material Handling Equipment Purchasing
The Importance of Choosing the Right PPE in Sawmills
PPE selection is an important component of sawmill safety programs. Knowing that sawmill work is inherently dangerous, industry employees understand that they need protective equipment to do their jobs safely. With repetition can come … [Read more...] about The Importance of Choosing the Right PPE in Sawmills
Zero-Emission Forklift: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint 1 Lift at a Time
Our world is focusing intently on reducing emissions, and one way many industries are addressing this issue is by choosing zero-emission forklift options. Additional regulations to curb CO 2 emissions are being introduced every year for a wide range … [Read more...] about Zero-Emission Forklift: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint 1 Lift at a Time
60 feet of cool: introducing Walmart’s biggest multi-temperature refrigerated trailer
Walmart Canada’s fleet has expanded to include its first 60-foot multi-temperature refrigerated trailer. By Stephanie Fusco, Walmart Canada Corporate Affairs Walmart Canada’s fleet has expanded to include our first 60-foot multi-temperature … [Read more...] about 60 feet of cool: introducing Walmart’s biggest multi-temperature refrigerated trailer
Switching from LPG to lithium electric forklift: how to calculate the battery Ah capacity
The author is Tim Karimov, President of OneCharge Electrifying forklift fleets has become a priority for many material handling operations that are playing catch up on this industry trend. Over half of all lift trucks sold in the USA in 2018 … [Read more...] about Switching from LPG to lithium electric forklift: how to calculate the battery Ah capacity
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) vs Li-ion Battery
Executive Summary AGM or Absorbed Glass Mat battery is a relatively new technology compared to a traditional lead-acid battery. AGM batteries no longer require daily maintenance like adding distilled water; however, they have many other … [Read more...] about Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) vs Li-ion Battery
Lithium Battery Benefits Become Transparent for Glass Industry
“Lithium batteries made it possible to switch [the company’s forklift fleet] to electric power from propane. Electric [lead-acid] batteries simply did not have enough energy before!” Facility Manager at a glass manufacturing plant. Executive … [Read more...] about Lithium Battery Benefits Become Transparent for Glass Industry
5 Ways to Avoid Pallet Mishaps
Pallet mishaps seem almost inevitable with over 6 billion units in circulation around the world. In the global supply chain, wooden pallets provide a secure base for storing and moving products and are often handled on a daily basis. While a pallet … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Pallet Mishaps