Information about lift trucks (forklifts) and tips for using lift trucks safely and efficiently within plants and distribution centers—delivered through news and feature stories, case studies and columns. en-us http://www.mmh.com/community/Lift+Trucks+and+Accessories/48542.html?nid=4129 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:34:50 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6703783.html?nid=4129 The Dynapulse248 motive battery charger conserves energy and reduces environmental waste. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6703778.html?nid=4129 A line of powered walkie pallet trucks and stackers increases efficiency and reduces injuries by easily transporting loads. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702681.html?nid=4129 The Bendi AC drive electric four wheel forklift is offered in four different models with capacities from 3,000 to 4,500 pounds. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702677.html?nid=4129 For use with the supplier's reach-fork trucks, the ThermaKit system enhances operator comfort in cold storage applications. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6701154.html?nid=4129 Offering 6,000 pound capacity, the Combi-CB multi-directional four-way lift truck is offered in LP gas, diesel and electric-powered models. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702372.html?nid=4129 Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks campaign increases awareness of male breast cancer. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6701153.html?nid=4129 The large IC pneumatic lift truck line includes six models in 22,000- to 35,000-pound capacities. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6701152.html?nid=4129 The B80ZAC AC-powered walkie/rider hand truck is offered with an extreme corrosion/wash down package. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6701151.html?nid=4129 Offering a triple-stage mast option, the TSP 6000 series turret truck reduces collapsed heights by up to 25%. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6699886.html?nid=4129 Capable of moving loads up to 5,000 pounds, the Power Tug pedestrian-operated, battery-powered pusher includes telescopic front legs and fixed wheels at the end to prevent wandering loads. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6700315.html?nid=4129 A green bonus - trucks traded in through the program will be recycled. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6700532.html?nid=4129 Through the first half of 2009, orders for new equipment across all product categories tracked by MHIA were down nearly 45% compared to 2008, while demand was down nearly 39%. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6699885.html?nid=4129 The Model H OorjaPac on-board battery charging system enables fuel cell refueling in less than 1 minute, 60% faster than its predecessor. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702459.html?nid=4129 In the high-volume recycling business, efficiency and accurate weighing are crucial. Cougle's Recycling center in Hamburg, Pa., is using lift truck-mounted scales and wireless computers to make sure every ounce is accounted for, and the streamlined process has dramatically increased productivity. Cougle's Recycling is a full-service recycling center for paper, corrugated paper, plastic, glass a... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702474.html?nid=4129 An all-new facility can be a make or break opportunity to design an effective materials handling system. Cinram International implemented a 163-lift truck fleet in its new 1.8-million-square-foot facility in 2003. Paired with fleet maintenance software, the company was soon moving 40,000 cases of product per day. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702475.html?nid=4129 For a lift truck fleet to be effective, trucks should spend more time on the floor than in the shop. At a new 165,000-square-foot manufacturing center in Tempe, Ariz., AmBath/ReBath was struggling to keep its propane fleet up and running. After deploying an electric fleet, the company has stabilized fuel costs and also increased fleet reliability. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702476.html?nid=4129 When a lift truck's cargo is both fragile and extremely awkward, only the best stability technology will do. At the California Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates facility, state-of-the art lift trucks help operators move massive barrels of wine without spilling a drop. Before choosing a supplier, general manager Jeff Eikenberry held a five-month testing period with several different lift truck manufa... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702477.html?nid=4129 Even the finest coffee beans sometimes need a little pick-me-up. North Carolina-based S&D Coffee relies on a mixed fleet of 42 lift trucks to move more than 100 million pounds of coffee, tea and specialty products per year. In less than 10 years, S&D Coffee has experienced a nearly 300% increase in production. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702478.html?nid=4129 Sometimes even the smallest lift truck is still too large for an indoor workspace. At CXT, a manufacturer of pre-fabricated concrete restrooms, utility and concession facilities, a pedestrian-operated tug was just the right fit. During the manufacturing process at CXT's Spokane, Wash., facility, employees must move concrete components, walls, partitions and completed structures to various areas... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.mmh.com/article/CA6702401.html?nid=4129 Communication is crucial in any successful relationship. This is especially true when it comes to the receiving operation of a warehouse or distribution center. To keep things running smoothly, you have to get off on the right foot then keep pace with all functions within the receiving process. "Receiving is the gateway way into your facility, and everything that happens there has a ripple effe... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST