How to Prevent Lift Truck Damage
Lift trucks are a necessary component for your warehouse to stay productive and meet your operational goals. However, when these essential pieces of equipment get damaged or go out from an unexpected breakdown it can cause a ripple effect into your operations. Minimizing the risk of damage to equipment, product and pallets will help save…
How Renting Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Can Save Your Business Time and Money
Is it better to rent equipment or buy what you need? Determining the best answer to this question can be challenging if your business depends on mobile elevated work platforms like scissor lifts and boom lifts. You want to ensure the equipment meets your job site requirements and allows you to perform tasks quickly and…
CTE Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Third Year in a Row
CTE Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for Third Year in a Row CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 10 — CTE is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte* Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their…
5 Ways to Boost Material Handling Productivity
In today’s ambitious business environment, companies should utilize every resource available to advance and keep up with competition. Operations need to run efficiently to distribute goods and materials through the warehouse and out the door as quickly as possible. Many businesses rely on forklifts and other types of material handling equipment in their day-to-day operations….
Avoiding Common Mobile Elevating Work Platform Accidents
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, also referred to as boom lifts, scissor lifts, MEWPs and formerly Aerial Work Platforms, are used in construction, maintenance, and repair work and enable crews to perform tasks at greater heights. If not used properly, lift equipment can be hazardous. While JLG, Genie, and other leading manufacturers incorporate advanced safety features…
Common Signs That Your Forklift Needs Service
You need your forklift to work correctly for you, all day, every day. Over time, the constant lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting can take a toll on your trucks. This means regular service is required to keep your material handling fleet in peak operating condition, ultimately maximizing its life span. Scheduling planned maintenance is another…
LiftOne Recognized as 2022 Yale Dealer of Excellence
LiftOne is pleased to announce its recognition by Yale Materials Handling Corporation with the 2022 Dealer of Excellence award. This annual award honors Yale dealers that have exhibited focused leadership, and continue to drive their customers to the highest level of performance in all functional areas of materials handling. To receive the Dealer of Excellence…
LiftOne Recognized as 2022 Hyster Dealer of Distinction
LiftOne is pleased to announce its recognition by Hyster Company with the 2022 Dealer of Distinction award. This annual award recognizes top-performing dealers across the country that drives their organizations to the highest level of sales and service performance. To be named a Hyster Dealer of Distinction, Hyster dealers must meet defined business practices and…
Why Preventive Maintenance Is Important to Keep a Warehouse Running Efficiently
A busy warehouse depends on forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move orders around the facility, load and unload trucks, and place goods on racks for storage. A warehouse fleet must be able to perform under challenging conditions — a breakdown or mechanical failure can disrupt the operation schedule, possibly resulting in delayed shipments to…
Electric vs. Propane Forklift: Which Is Best for My Application?
Finding the right forklift model that meets your application and operational needs is essential to maximizing your productivity. Choosing between an electric vs. propane forklift can relate to a range of factors, including cost, safety, maintenance and means of operation. Pros and Cons of Electric Electric forklifts use a cleaner energy source than propane models,…
Preparing Your Outdoor Equipment for Winter
In winter, outdoor forklifts including high-capacity forklifts, container handlers, and other heavy equipment must work harder to overcome the temperature drop. Prepping equipment for winter can help protect the integrity of your fleet and maximize performance in the cold. A lack of prep can impact a forklift’s ability to perform to its best and lead…
How to Maximize Storage and Keep Your Warehouse Organized with Combilift
Optimizing your warehouse storage starts with organization and cleanliness. Maintenance practices should promote clean stock, high levels of employee safety, and efficient workflows. And when your warehouse has these basics down, then can you start maximizing your storage to allow for the most product in your available racking space. Warehouse material handling equipment from Combilift…
