Seamless Transitions: 3 Types of Equipment Corporate Relocation Specialists Need

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When businesses need to relocate individual talent or an entire office, they often look to corporate relocation specialists. Relocation assistance is definitely a perk, but efficiency is key for these types of companies. Using dollies for moving heavy equipment, from fridges to office equipment, can help make the transition seamless. Here’s what you need to know.

Warehouse worker pushing stacked boxes on a Magliner hand truck, demonstrating efficient material handling in an industrial setting

Relocating Individual Talent

Tools and equipment for relocating individual talent will often differ from those for relocating business supplies. A classic hand cart is likely to be the workhorse as it can effectively move boxes and loads up to 500 pounds. Meanwhile, a heavy duty hand truck is perfect for appliances and large furniture weighing up to 800 pounds. This also helps eliminate team lifts in many situations, freeing up the crew to move more items and be more efficient. 

Beyond hand trucks, moving blankets are a must, especially to protect the talent’s former home. Ramps for curbs or front steps can also be useful. If the employee lives in a second-story apartment or your team needs to move items from a basement or the second story of a house, a powered stair climbing dolly will be incredibly useful. 

Worker guiding a fully loaded Magliner hand truck down an aluminum ramp from a delivery truck at a commercial loading dock

Tools for Moving Entire Businesses

Moving an entire business is different from moving in residential settings. While a lightweight 2 wheel dolly will still be highly useful, especially for boxes of physical documents, there is a shift in what is typically used. 

Businesses need to move desks, chairs, computers, office equipment, and more, and a heavy duty hand truck might be best for the task. Also consider convertible hand trucks for extra platform space for boxes. A motorized hand truck might be needed for larger equipment that needs to be moved across an office or to the moving truck with a powered liftgate. 

Delivery worker unloading stacked boxes using a Magliner hand truck and ramp, improving safety and efficiency at a warehouse

Specialized Tools and Equipment

While specialized dollies, such as motorized stair climbing dollies, are useful, your team also needs other tools to ensure corporate clients’ items remain safe throughout the move. Anti-static bags and foam for electronics, inventory management software, GPS tracking for high-value items, and furniture covers and shrink wrap can help in both cases. These tools and accessories can vary from company to company, so conduct an audit to identify common challenges and the solutions that could help.

About Magline

For more than 75 years, Magliner material handling tools have set the gold standard across a variety of industries. These material handling solutions are a common sight in workplaces and delivery vans worldwide. When you equip your employees with Magliner tools, they can complete tasks quickly, efficiently, and safely. From warehouse workers who need a powered hand truck to final mile delivery drivers using a classic hand truck, there’s a Magliner tool for every job. Check out the full selection or Design Your Own Magliner today.

Find the material moving equipment your corporate relocation business needs at https://www.magliner.com/

This article was originally published on magliner.com’s blog here.

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