The Future of the Forklift
We’ve looked back at forklift history. Now, let’s look forward to the future of the forklift. Forklift technology has stayed consistent, but changes in materials handling have necessitated some changes along the way. New advancements in tires, in mobility, energy efficiency and safety have been the biggest advancements in forklift...
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Forklift Battery Charging
JP Ippolito explains the differences in conventional and opportunity battery charging.  Each have their own sets of advantages and disadvantages so take some time to evaluate your options and what is best for your equipment and...
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The “Alternative” Forklifts
You’ve got product to move around, but it’s not especially bulky or heavy, or maybe it doesn’t need to be moved around a lot.  A giant forklift (and the cost) just doesn’t make sense for your operation.  DO you have options? Of course you do. Atlantic Forklift Services offers a complete line of warehouse equipment that can get your...
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Top Three FAQ’s
Ask any museum employee what questions they get asked the most and the answer is almost always the same.  They could work in the most interesting place in the world and the number one question is always this: “Where is the restroom?” We rarely get that question (through the offices on the right if you must know) but we do get questions...
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Workplace Ground Rules
Workplaces are like baseball stadiums.  Stick with us on this. They’re similar in function, but every one of them has quirks that sets them apart from the others, and necessitates the establishment of ground rules that are unique to each park. For example, the old Tiger Stadium at the corner of Michigan and Trumball avenues in Detroit had...
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Forklift History
You know your forklift as an integral part of your facility, performing tasks and keeping products and materials moving.  You probably don’t give your forklifts a second thought beyond operating them safely (of course) and keeping your business moving forward. But the forklift actually has a rich history and played a large role in the...
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Preventing Forklift Accidents
Not to be a downer, but the numbers are alarming.  According to OSHA, forklift accidents are responsible for 100 deaths a year.  Nearly 35,000 workers are seriously injured, and nearly 62,000 minor injuries take place in and around forklifts. That’s just under 100,000 accidents involving one of the most frequently used pieces of equipment...
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New forklifts – buy or lease?
You may decide buying a forklift outright doesn’t fit into your plans, or your finances.  That’s ok- you have other options- specifically two lease plans and even a Rent-to-Own option. These are structured much like the plans you might find if you’re leasing a car for your family. An FMV lease carries a lower monthly payment that keeps...
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Learn more about the Doosan company
Laying the foundation of success started early for the Doosan Company.  In 1896, Park Seung-jik opened a small store in Seoul, Korea, that made and sold a cosmetic powder - 29 years later this store would be named 'Doosan Store' and become a corporation.  Doosan is made up two Korean words: 'Doo' means a unit of grain, while 'San' means a...
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