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Fabiano Brothers Streamline Operation, Increase Productivity
Fabiano Brothers, Inc., has been a family-owned business since its inception in 1885. Established on a firm foundation of tradition and integrity, the company continues to thrive in the beverage distribution industry under the leadership of the fourth generation of the Fabiano family. With more than 125 years of experience, Fabiano Brothers remains the premier […]
Andersen Donates Forklifts to Support Needs of American Red Cross
Andersen Material Handling was part of an initiative to support the needs of 10 American Red Cross warehouses across the United States. Two new 6,000 lbs. walkie pallet trucks with battery and charger packs were donated to American Red Cross locations in Lansing, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio. These walkie trucks are used to move and […]
Reduce Risk w/ Operator Training
Operating powered industrial trucks is very serious business. Each year, operators are unnecessarily injured or even killed because they are not trained properly, or are careless in the performance of their jobs. The importance of skilled forklift operators is critical to the safety of your operation, not to mention a federal regulation mandated by OSHA. […]
Forklifts Benefits of Renting Forklifts
Sometimes renting is a better option than purchase. Rental solutions are designed to meet operational and financial requirements while eliminating many of the risks that come with ownership. Seasonal businesses regularly rent during peak months. Short term projects may also necessitate rental vs. purchase of heavy equipment. By carefully considering the benefits associated with renting […]
Fleet Management Strategy
Material handling is more than forklifts. Effective material handling requires the collection and use of operation-wide data. Forklift fleet management consists of the gathering, analysis and use of relevant fleet information to reduce costs and improve productivity. Today, much of this information is available through specialized software programs, making access to data instantaneous. This bundled […]
Warehouse Lighting Savings
In order to maintain an efficient and safe warehouse, it’s necessary to have the proper lighting. Traditional incandescent lighting day after day, week after week, and year after year can be extremely expensive. Now high efficiency LED lighting can offer an environmentally conscience, quality lighting option with a great return on investment. LED lighting products […]
Eco Friendly Warehousing
Going green in your warehouse by streamlining processes and introducing cost-saving initiatives can bring many benefits. Listed below are a few tips to save energy while making a direct attempt to reduce your carbon footprint: Choose better lighting. Fluorescent lights use less energy for the same amount of light and have better color rendering, in […]
Maximize Forklift Battery Life
Using batteries for forklift operations can offer a significant financial benefit if they are cared for properly. To maximize the effectiveness of forklift batteries, it is crucial to develop the following routine: Pay attention to charging. To maximize the life of your battery do not let the battery discharge more than 80%. No matter the […]
Forklift Tire Wear
One of the most important things you can do for your forklift is to check the wear of the tires. Driving a forklift with worn out tires is dangerous, so be aware of the following situations in which your forklift tires could be damaged. Poor bond construction. In manufacturing, the rubber is bonded to a […]
Crucial: Forklift Inspections
Are your forklifts being inspected and documented before each shift by your operators? To help contribute to a safer working environment and prevent costly lift truck repairs, it is important to inspect your forklifts regularly as part of your daily or pre-shift inspection. Listed below are a few of the key components to inspect on […]