Resources and Articles
Veterans Salute
Veterans Day is November 11th. Join us in honoring our American Veterans by hiring a Vet or donating to your favorite Veteran’s organization. Click here to listen to our radio salute on WDFN The Fan 1130 am. Andersen Material Handling, the exclusive Raymond and Komatsu Forklift dealer in Michigan, salutes our Veterans for the sacrifices they […]
3 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Forklift
A used forklift has all of the features and advantages of a new forklift at a much lower price. Unfortunately, many companies shy away from buying used because they think it’s much riskier. The truth is, when you know what to look for, buying a used forklift is just as easy as buying it brand-new. […]
CustomCare: Partnering for Success
Andersen Material Handling is committed to providing our customers with industry-leading customer service before, during and after the purchase. We are proud of our longstanding reputation for taking care of customer needs quickly, effectively and economically with our CustomCare philosophy. The CustomCare approach is a total commitment to understanding your business — then delivering a […]
Material Flow Requires Constant Attention to Keep Optimized
To survive in today’s competitive global market, companies must undergo strategic changes in order to streamline processes and remain efficient. Many managers believe purchasing the best material handling equipment available on the market will maximize workflow and distribution of their products. Unfortunately, warehouse and distribution centers are still experiencing bottlenecks, system failures and low material […]
iWarehouse: The Clear Way to Reduce Material Handling Operating Costs
To make good business decisions regarding your fleet, you require good information. Warehouse managers around the world have recognized the importance of monitoring and maintaining lift truck operating statistics to maximize overall productivity. By installing a fleet optimization system, companies can now determine the true cost of ownership of its lift truck fleets, assess the […]
Benefits of Ongoing Forklift Training
Forklifts are one of the most useful pieces of equipment in a warehouse and they can also be one of the most dangerous. Proper human handling is key to establishing warehouse optimization and forklift utilization. Untrained operators are not only likely to reduce productivity, but are potentially creating an unsafe work environment as well. It […]
How Do You Know When It’s Time To Retire Your Lift Truck?
Your business relies on the utility of a reliable and capable forklift. At some point in time, it makes more sense to upgrade an old lift truck than to continue running it. Replacing older, less efficient lift trucks at the right time can reduce your maintenance costs, improve your productivity, and save money. Listed below […]
Choosing the Right Forklift Tire
Choosing the right tires for your application is almost as important as choosing the right piece of equipment. Forklift tires are made to accommodate forklifts in all different situations. Whether a forklift is intended for use on rough terrain or indoors, there are tires that will support it. Selecting the correct tire can save you […]
Material Handling Can Hurt: People, Equipment, Bottom Line
Warehousing is a risky business and making sure your warehouse is a safe place to work has very serious business implications. Having a safe work environment, effective employee training, well-maintained machinery, set policies and effective supervision will help reduce risks. Training. Operations that lack adequate employee training are likely to suffer from low productivity, safety […]
Poor Flow Optimization is a Business Killer
It’s a great time to start thinking about your goals and strategies for this year. The time to optimize your warehouse into a competitive advantage is now. Don’t let warehouse delays, downtime, and poor work flow affect your business anymore. Andersen Material Handling wants to help you determine the best logical movement of people, materials, […]