Liftow Forklift Blog — Material Handling

Tire Replacement and Recycling: The Importance of the Circular Economy Act 0

Tires are one of the most commonly replaced parts of material handling equipment. Due to wear and tear over time, and damage from usage, tires must be frequently replaced. For lift trucks, the tires play an essential role in absorbing the load of the truck, and they assist in dampening the ride when driven over dock plates, uneven ground, and outdoor applications. When tires wear down, operators may experience discomfort and even back injuries, which could eventually lead to downtime.

You need another forklift... Should you Buy or Rent? 0

Every business with a materials handling component will reach a critical turning point. When this milestone arrives, business owners will recognize the human power of their teams can’t measure up against the size, weight and bulk of the products and pallets that need to be moved from one area to another.

When you reach this point, you need a forklift.

Did You Know - Toyota is The Safest Lift Truck? 0

Are you searching for a reliable lift truck that can survive the demands of your materials handling workplace? > Think Toyota

Global Material Handling Equipment Market to Reach US$156 Billion by the Year 2026 0

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) represents an integral part of the supply chain of diverse industries. The rising need for global production companies to automate operations, and foster flow of goods in an efficient manner is the key force driving the market, at present.

How renting a forklift can help you handle unexpected high volumes 0

Due to the current situation of COVID-19, you might be dealing with a growth in operations, which might lead into a need of increasing your forklift fleet. Purchasing new lift trucks is not your only option when the time comes to add new equipment to your fleet: consider the benefits of a lift truck rental.  

Forklift Operation in Winter Conditions - Part 2 0

Operating a forklift during winter conditions can bring challenges, both to health and safety and to productivity and efficiency. When managers make the wrong decisions, product can be ruined or lost, and worse, employees can suffer, trucks can skid or tip, and preventable collisions can take place that can harm both people and equipment.