Purchasing a forklift battery is an important investment. The question for many companies, however, is whether their choice is a good investment. The average cost of a lithium-ion battery is between $3,000 and $20,000, depending on battery size. … [Read more...] about Lithium Battery Price: Good Investment?
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Achieve Operational Cost Savings With an Optimal Balance
Hyster Europe has done extensive analysis using data from telematics which offers insight into ways to reduce the cost per tonne moved. The overall conclusion is that productivity has a greater impact on Total Cost of Operation (TCO) compared to … [Read more...] about Achieve Operational Cost Savings With an Optimal Balance
Lifting America: The Economic Impact of Industrial Truck Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers
Demand for forklifts, other industrial trucks, and associated services exists in every state throughout the US. While data on units produced, sold, and imported is readily available, an analysis of the economic contribution that industrial truck … [Read more...] about Lifting America: The Economic Impact of Industrial Truck Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers
FLTA addresses latest queries from public
As the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck queries. While a library of informative fact sheets is available on fork-truck.org.uk with … [Read more...] about FLTA addresses latest queries from public
FORKLIFT Lease, Buy or Rent: Weigh the Options
Forklift lease, rent, or purchase? It depends on the particulars of the application and company preferences. Forklifts are expensive. In fact, next to employees, they could be your largest expense. Your job is to look for ways to … [Read more...] about FORKLIFT Lease, Buy or Rent: Weigh the Options
Steel King Announces Durable, Engineered Drive-In Pallet Rack Systems
Allows users to store up to 75% more pallets than with selective pallet racking Steel King Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling products and systems for improving operational efficiency, announces the availability of … [Read more...] about Steel King Announces Durable, Engineered Drive-In Pallet Rack Systems
Forklift Pedestrian Safety In the Warehouse
Forklift pedestrian safety is not top of mind for all warehouses and plants, but it should be. Every year, more than 68,400 forklift accidents take place in the United States, and far too many of them injure pedestrians. The National Institute for … [Read more...] about Forklift Pedestrian Safety In the Warehouse
Forklift safety a high priority this Christmas
Businesses which use forklifts are being warned to lift their game as the retail sector moves to stock stores in time for Christmas following a number of tragic incidents in recent months. SafeWork NSW Executive Director Tony Williams said rushing … [Read more...] about Forklift safety a high priority this Christmas
Pallet Rack Protection Products
Pallet rack protection products guard against forklift damage and protect rack system investment Steel King Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling systems for improving operational efficiency, announces the … [Read more...] about Pallet Rack Protection Products
How much is your pallet rack really costing you?
Hint: It may be more than the initial purchase cost When shopping for pallet rack, buyers may find options in the market that, on the surface, seem quite similar, but a savvy buyer will find that with all that is riding on a pallet rack … [Read more...] about How much is your pallet rack really costing you?