Steps companies can take to mitigate hazards and reduce costs. By: Joe Koch, Contributor Did you know that businesses spend about $171 billion1 per year on costs related to occupational injuries and illnesses? With pressure to meet tight order fulfillment deadlines and long hours pushing personnel and processes to their limit, operations can be vulnerable…
Read More >>Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products LLC will show its Davit Crane Facility Maintenance System at AHR Expo, which takes place February 10-12, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. AHR Expo attracts a delegation of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) professionals. OZ Lifting will utilize a 10 ft. by 20 ft. exhibit…
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The manufacturer of davit cranes and industrial lifting equipment was inaugurated on December 4, 2004 with two staff; today, it has 25 full-time employees, a distributor network across North America, and is preparing to relocate for a fourth time. Even as the company celebrates the milestone, expansion into a state-of-the-art 40,000 square-foot facility is on…
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Hyster Company announces the release of a new, flexible onboard charging solution available on several of its counterbalanced integrated lithium-ion electric forklift models. The Hyster® J40XNTL, J40XNL, J50-60XNL, E50-60XNL and E80XNL are now available with an onboard charging option that allows the equipment to be charged via commonly available electrical outlets, in addition to traditional off-board fast charging. This new solution provides a…
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Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces recognition of the MPR080-MPR100VG enclosed end rider lift truck as a 2024 International Design Excellence Award (IDEA) winner in the category of commercial and industrial products by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This ride-on pallet jack offers key technology enhancements to support ergonomics and productivity in demanding, high-throughput warehouse applications. The…
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Award recognizes the zero-emission ERC-VGL series Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces that the ERC050-060VGL series of lithium-ion powered lift trucks is a recipient of a 2024 Green GOOD DESIGN® award. The line of 5,000-to-6,000-pound load capacity cushion tire lift trucks is designed to bring warehouse operations the benefits of factory integrated lithium-ion power, including improved productivity, ergonomics and…
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Hyster Company announces its selection as a 2024 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine. The award honors Hyster for innovating clean power solutions that are helping to electrify materials handling applications in industries that have traditionally only been powered by internal combustion engines (ICE), providing the opportunity for those businesses to maintain high productivity levels while supporting sustainability…
Read More >>Third Annual Celebration Recognizes Propane’s Impact Powering Forklifts, Vehicles The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is proud to announce the third annual National Propane Day on October 7, 2024 — an opportunity to celebrate propane’s essential role in powering the everyday lives of Americans nationwide. The celebration also honors the hardworking men and women…
Read More >>OZ Lifting returns to the WEFTEC show floor, with a 20 ft. by 20 ft. booth, having exhibited on three prior occasions. Center of attention will again be its Tele-Pro davit crane range, which is available in 500 lb., 1,200 lb. and 2,500 lb. capacities, and allows users to leverage the benefits of the company’s…
Read More >>Versatile VRC Improves Efficiency and Worker Safety PFlow Industries, the founders of the vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) industry, highlights its M Series 2-Post Mechanical Material Lifts that are ideal for almost any material lifting application. The PFlow M Series moves materials faster and more safely than forklifts, with standard travel speed of 25 feet per…
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