Forklifts

Automation, SKU proliferation create a need for advanced lift trucks

Forklifts equip warehouses with the ability to overcome space constraints

August 31, 2021

As automation, SKU proliferation and technology continue to impact the beverage industry, these forklifts have evolved to keep stride.

Combilift unveils Aisle Master Order Picker for use in multiple applications

AME-OP manages narrow aisle operation, item order picking

March 10, 2021

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Combilift USA recently unveiled the latest addition to its product portfolio, the new Aisle Master-OP (AME-OP).

Electric lift trucks, integrated technologies provide solutions

Ability to layer technology options key to addressing the individual needs

November 18, 2020

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The movement of food and beverage through the supply chain has never been so closely analyzed. This extra scrutiny has brought into focus a number of stress points within the beverage industry.

Toyota Material Handling offers ergonomic joystick to optimize productivity

Lift and tilt handled simultaneously with EZ Control Joystick

October 13, 2020

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Toyota Material Handling announced the release of its new EZ Control Joystick, which optimizes productivity for its electric forklifts by placing the hydraulic controls into a single intuitive feature.

Warehouse

Automation places pressure on lift trucks

Forklifts employ telematics, key safety measures

Jessica Jacobsen

September 2, 2020

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As automation becomes a bigger component of warehouse operations, forklifts adjust to this new environment with software solutions.

Supplier's Marketplace

New software aids in sustainable solutions for material handling industry

Toyota Industrial Energy Solutions enables forklift dealers to perform energy studies

March 21, 2020

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Toyota Material Handling launched a new energy solutions platform: Toyota Industrial Energy Solutions. The program is designed to help the material handling industry meet the complex demands of evolving equipment, the environmental landscape and energy-management requirements.

Crown Equipment Corp. launched a new line of lithium-ion-powered forklifts: the V-Force Lithium-Ion Energy Storage System (ESS).

Crown offers lithium-ion batteries for electric lift trucks

V-Force lithium-ion batteriescontribute to longer run time

January 21, 2020

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The V-Force now is available for most of the company’s lineup of electric forklifts, signifying the increasing viability of lithium-ion technology as a practical alternative power source for forklifts, the company says.

Crown Equipment's InfoLink 7” Touch Display Module.

Crown releases larger display module for forklifts

Interface simplifies onboarding, maximizes productivity

September 26, 2019

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The display module enhances the operator experience with greater functionality and an interface designed to simplify onboarding, maximize productivity and reinforce safety, the company says.

Automation impacts forklifts’ data collection, efficiency

Increasing picking efficiency crucial for new forklift design

Barbara Harfmann

September 20, 2019

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With increasing automation, new technologies and burgeoning SKUs driving the beverage industry, forklifts now are being used to gather data and intelligence on productivity, cost management and output within warehouses.