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Hidden Budget Bleeders: Forklift Tire Damage

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Hidden Budget Bleeders: Forklift Tire Damage

Bad forklift tires could cost you $20,000 per forklift. Forklift tires do so much more than roll. They take a lot of punishment every day. Consequently, some wear and tear is unavoidable. However, excessive wear not only ruins your tires. It can...

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Why Fleet Tracking is the Missing Link in AGV Integration

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Why Fleet Tracking is the Missing Link in AGV Integration

Adding AGVs to your warehouse without visibility into your existing fleet is like flying blind. AGVs cannot deliver the safety, productivity, or ROI...

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Customer Success Story: Why Anel Corporation Chose Komatsu Heavy Duty Forklifts

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Customer Success Story: Why Anel Corporation Chose Komatsu Heavy Duty Forklifts

The Anel Corporation, based in Winona, Mississippi, is known for precision manufacturing. But behind the scenes, their team faced a critical...

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Warehouse Automation: What to Automate First and Why

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Warehouse Automation: What to Automate First and Why

Imagine you’re putting together a jigsaw puzzle. There are several ways you could start. You could begin by sorting the pieces by color, or seeking...

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The History of The Forklift

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The History of the Forklift

The first forklift was invented more than 100 years ago. Today, we have forklifts that can drive themselves and others that can lift more than...

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AGV Benefits: The Mystery of the Mangled Merlot

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AGV Benefits: The Mystery of the Mangled Merlot

Editor’s Note: Identifying details, including company names, have been altered to protect the privacy of the involved operations. Super Wine...

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Komatsu Diesel Forklifts: The Perfect Strongman for Heavy-Duty Lifting

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Komatsu Diesel Forklifts: The Perfect Strongman for Heavy-Duty Lifting

“You can have results or excuses, not both.” Arnold Schwarzenegger was on to something when he said that. Mr. Universe epitomized strength and power...

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Yard Truck Product Review: Ottawa 4X2 DOT/EPA

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PRODUCT REVIEW: Ottawa 4x2 DOT/EPA Yard Truck (1 of 3)

Yard trucks are essential at high-volume operations switching 10 or more trailers per day. Ottawa yard trucks are the most popular, but are they the...

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A Section 179 Deduction Could Save You Big on a New Forklift in 2025

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A Section 179 Deduction Could Save You Big on a New Forklift in 2025

Time is running out to make a decision that could save your company thousands of dollars. Thanks to a new federal tax law signed on July 4, 2025,...

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Redesigned Clark Stand-Up Forklift Redefines Comfort and Safety

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Redesigned Clark Stand-Up Forklift Redefines Comfort and Safety

Clark recently redesigned its stand-up forklift based on customer feedback. The result? A best-in-class stand-up forklift, with: Enhanced safety...

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