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More widely available, methanol fuel cells provided by Oorja are being used to power lift trucks at six commercial partners. Read More »
While the Industrial Truck Association's (www.indtrk.org) new energy storage systems subcommittee met to discuss the challenges of integrating fuel cells into lift trucks, the U.S. Fuel Cell Council was applauding the House of Representatives' approval of the national bailout package—a portion of which affects both fuel cell and lift truck makers directly. Read More »
Lift trucks and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are the workhorses of most warehouses and factories, and batteries provide the power that keeps these electric vehicles humming during a shift. Choosing the right battery and battery handling equipment can determine how long your workhorses run between charges and how long your batteries last before replacement. Read More »
Consumers pride themselves on researching potential big-ticket purchases, like cars or refrigerators. If fact, you've probably heard about or have even used one of J.D. Power's customer satisfaction surveys when making a major purchasing decision. Well, we at Modern Materials Handling thought our readers should have the same type of intelligence at their fingertips before pulling the trigger on... Read More »
Some lift truck fleet owners like to hang onto their equipment until it falls apart. Squeeze every dime out of it, that's their motto. However, for those who lease their equipment, five years is a reasonable time span to keep a truck in service. At least that's what the majority (36%) of respondents to Modern's recent Lift Truck Customer Satisfaction Study told us. Read More »
Maintenance shouldn't become so routine that safe practices get overlooked. Here's a look at some common maintenance issues and how to keep both operators and maintenance techs safe. Pre-use inspection Battery changing & maintenance Propane Lockout/tagout Jim Kaletta, MS and certified safety professional (CSP), is president of Safety Management Solutions. Read More »
You're in compliance with OSHA 1910.178, which means you've put your lift truck operators through classroom training and had them demonstrate safe driving skills on a practical applications course. So now you're all set until it's time to recertify, right? Well, technically yes. But, you'll get better results if you treat lift truck safety as an ongoing conversation with your operators. Read More »
If productivity and performance are the primary ends for a lift truck buyer or leaser, efficient operation and easy operator control are the means. And indeed, productivity and performance are key attributes, according to Modern's Lift Truck Customer Satisfaction Study. In fact, 87% of respondents said that “productivity” was extremely important or very important, and 77% said that ... Read More »
Companies want lift truck operators and those who work alongside them to stay safe. While productivity and performance may top the list of things customers ask for from their lift truck suppliers, if safety and ergonomics aren't part of the package, return on investment (ROI) will go out the window with the first injury. Read More »
When batteries are part of the work environment it's important to control inherent hazards. Nationally, about 2,300 people are injured each year handling the kind of batteries that power lift trucks. About half those injuries are from acid burns to the face and eyes. The remaining injuries are mostly due to battery handling problems like ejections—quite a concern since lift truck batterie... Read More »
Tax incentives and technology advancements gave members of the Industrial Truck Association a reason to be optimistic about the future. Read More »
This comprehensive research project was designed to gauge user satisfaction with the lift trucks (including forklifts) used in manufacturing, distribution and logistics facilities. The study will help lift truck manufacturers better understand the market’s perception of their brands so they can more accurately target product and service improvements. Read More »
Warehouse worker David Kalb of La Habra, Calif., won the opportunity to face NBA star LeBron James at a game of H-O-R-S-E, by uploading a video of his trick shot—throwing a basketball against a wall to bounce back and land in the net of a hoop attached to the mast of a spinning forklift. The judges of LeBron's Trick Shot Challenge, sponsored by Cub Cadet, included Kalb on their list of f... Read More »
Some companies don’t want to tie up capital. The idea of having fixed monthly payments appeals to them. Others prefer to buy equipment. They’ll maintain it until every penny of its cost is returned—and then some. Here are other guidelines to consider when making the lease vs. buy decision. Read More »
After nearly a decade as president of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Shankar Basu is stepping into the role of chairman and CEO of the company. He hands the reigns of president over to Brett Wood, formerly the company's vice president of marketing. Toyota is No. 1 in Modern's annual ranking of lift truck suppliers. Read More »
This leading lift truck maker will broaden its materials handling offerings to help it compete in mature markets. Read More »
Brett Wood succeeds Shankar Basu. Read More »
Agreement furthers safety and green initiatives. Read More »