Rising temperatures increase the potential for damage to your material handling equipment.  You might experience engine wear at a higher rate, parts failures, and more maintenance expenses - which can all be avoided by taking a few precautions, assuming you are conducting regular inspections. 1. Replace worn belts - belt failure can cause...

Move with efficiency... Having the right tools in a distribution center, warehouse - whatever you call it- is essential to utilize best practices. One way to increase efficiency and productivity is to keep up with the technology when it comes to your material handling equipment.  Something that can easily be trained to use, maneuverable in...

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...

ProMat is where you'll see all the latest innovations in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment & systems.  Over 800 vendors attend this show in Chicago every year. [gallery columns="4" ids="978,977,976,975,974,973,972,971"] Check out more photos from...

No one else in the industry offers the type of braking system and brake warranty that Doosan and Atlantic Forklift Services can offer. Doosan uses an oil cooled disc brake system which uses a pump to continuously bathe the braking system - meaning you, the customer, don't have to pay for expensive add ons!  Part of this system provides more...

Now that we've caught your attention, we thought it might be an opportune time to discuss changing liquid propane tanks on forklifts.  While this may be a routine task, there are still safety procedures that need to be followed to avoid hazardous situations. We ran across the website for the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada recently, which...

A forklift is an important piece of equipment for any warehouse to have, but what type of forklift is the best? According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there are seven classifications of forklifts, categorized as Class I – VII. Class I forklifts or electric motor rider trucks; Class II, which are electric...

When you incorporate accessories into your forklifts on the job, you get twice the power, with increased efficiency and versatility. Boost the usability of your most useful factory or warehouse machine — the mighty forklift — to transform its abilities from just a standard lift truck. Not only do you save time with more efficient operations,...

There are many different safety features that come standard on today’s forklifts. Features like steering wheel horn, rear grab bar horn, back up alarms, headlights, rear lights, signal lights, and strobe lights are all typical standard safety features, however there is a newer piece of technology that is proving to be a vital safety feature for...

Many organizations consider forklifts to be one of the most vital parts or their operation. The type of parts purchased have a direct impact on the efficiency and profitability of an enterprise. The main questions to ask when ordering parts: Should I use OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) forklift parts all the time? What are the performance...