Warehousing trends for 2012: Increased Productivity, Lower maintenance costs, and Lower energy costs

Materials Handling Trends in 2012

Written by Arturo on May 2, 2012 – 9:15 am -

This article discusses the materials handling and warehousing trends for 2012: Labor cost containment and productivity, Lowering maintenance costs, Lowering energy costs, Environmental impact, and Financing flexibility

PRESS RELEASE: MCFA Teaches Conflict Management to Harmony Science Academy Students

Written by editor on April 10, 2012 – 11:18 am -

Five Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) employees recently presented a lecture on understanding, managing and resolving conflict to more than 250 students at Harmony Science Academy in Katy, Texas. The presenters, including Tom Clinton, MCFA director of marketing, taught the students the importance of understanding and practicing conflict management skills in school and in their future careers by demonstrating real-life scenarios.

Tags: Conflict Management, Management Ideas, Warehouse Management
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PRESS RELEASE: Barloworld exits US market – Briggs Equipment and LiftOne to sell Hyster Lift Trucks

Written by editor on January 25, 2012 – 11:25 pm -

Barloworld will exit the United States lift truck market and the Hyster brand of lift trucks will be distributed as of March 31, 2012 by Briggs Equipment Inc and by LiftOne, a division of Carolina Tractor and Equipment Company. Briggs will distribute materials handling equipment for Hyster in Texas, and parts of Alabama, Georgia, Mississipi and Louisiana. LiftOne will distribute Hyster in portions of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia and Tennessee.

Tags: Barloworld, Briggs Equipment, Hyster, LiftOne, Press Release, Yale Lift Trucks
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PRESS RELEASE: Intelligrated Appoints New Sales Manager

Written by editor on January 23, 2012 – 4:17 pm -

Materials Handling Press Release: Howard Hammer is named as new Sales Manager for Intelligrated in Alpharetta, Georgia.

Tags: conveyor systems, Intelligrated, Materials Handling Equipment, materials handling solutions, palletizers, robotics, sortation systems, system integration
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4 Tips for a Great 2012 for your Business

Written by nikkiong on January 13, 2012 – 12:27 am -

Marketing to the Materials Handling and Warehousing industry made easy. Khach shares these 4 tips on how to make contact with your target audience of Logistics and Supply Chain professionals.

Tags: business resolutions, customer retention, new years resolutions for business, online marketing, website marketing
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Materials Handling, Materials Handling NEWS, Warehouse Best Practices | No Comments »

Forklift Fuel Cost Calculator – Cat Lift Trucks

Written by editor on September 13, 2011 – 11:41 am -

Forklift Fuel Cost Calculator – Propane vs Electric lift trucks: Looking to reduce costs or calculate the cost difference between running a propane (fossil fuel) forklift vs and electric forklift? This calculator helps you calculate your total overall cost of ownership from Cat Lift Trucks.

Tags: Cost Reduction Strategies, forklift battery, Forklift Cost Calculator, Forklift maintenance, Forklift repair, forklifts, Fuel cost calculator, Lift truck, propane cost calculator, total cost of ownership
Posted in AC Motors, Battery Charger, Cost reduction strategies, Forklift, Forklift Battery, Forklift Battery & Charger, Lift truck, Materials Handling NEWS | No Comments »

Warehouse Floor Coating – Manufacturer Successfully Defends Patent

Written by philipl3m on July 12, 2011 – 11:19 am -

Warehouse sealants may include polyaspartic coating systems as they are used for many types of concrete flooring. These products can be used for warehouse floors, garage floors, car showrooms, pool decks, restrooms, commercial kitchens and manufacturing plants of all kinds.

Tags: Floor coating, Warehouse Floor
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