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Updating or upgrading a material handling fleet can improve a warehouse’s operation in several ways. For instance, the right material handling equipment can improve a warehouse’s efficiency, and a more efficient workspace tends to be safer. Those additions or upgrades to a material handling fleet can, and often should, include both traditional and powered hand truck models according to the specific needs of the business. Here are a few material handling solutions you should consider for your warehouse. Hand Lift Truck Customize Traditional Hand Trucks Some of the most effective material handling upgrades can be made to existing traditional hand trucks. Although the level of customization any business should be looking for requires name-brand hand trucks . For instance, buyers can customize the iconic Magliner hand trucks in over four million ways. That allows a warehouse or distribution center to fine-tune their hand trucks to best suit their specific needs and use cases. Move Heavi...

Effective material handling solutions are critical for the successful operation of any fulfillment or distribution center. A major challenge for a fulfillment center’s logistics and operations managers is recognizing when their material handling equipment and processes should be updated. Replacing or updating current material handling gear with customization or upgrading with a motorized hand truck fleet can significantly improve efficiency and safety.  Upgrading to an Appliance Hand Truck The traditional hand truck will likely always be an essential feature of fulfillment centers and warehouses. However, there will almost certainly be larger, heavier loads that would be both inefficient and unsafe to move with a traditional hand truck. Those require an appliance hand truck. The appliance hand truck , aka a heavy duty hand truck, is designed to move the bigger loads more effectively, including straps to more safely and stably secure them. 4 th wheel attachments also help the ope...

Performing renovations on a home can be a tough job. However, with the right material handling equipment, it can be made a bit easier, safer, and faster. Whether it’s a hard cart to move items like boxes of tiles around or a powered stair climbing dolly to haul supplies or equipment up a staircase, there are a few material handling equipment upgrades to consider that can make professional renovation projects easier. Here are some options to consider for your contracting jobs. Hand Trucks A Reliable Hand Cart for Moving Items First, if you don’t have one already, get a high-quality, lightweight hand truck. Hand trucks can help you move boxes of items, such as heavy boxes of tile. Instead of moving a single box at once, you can stack them and move several at a time, saving time and effort. If you already have one, you might want to consider upgrading to a more durable one or customizing a hand truck to your needs. You might need a different handle, nose, or wheels that will help you d...

Transporting and delivering furniture can be difficult on employees. Many items are heavy and unwieldy and often require multiple pairs of hands. Furniture distribution businesses should invest in high-quality equipment for employees to improve safety and efficiency. Prioritize the following material handling equipment upgrades such as powered hand truck technology. Motorized Hand Truck Make the Most of the Heavy Duty Hand Truck When it comes to moving large, heavy loads, traditional hand trucks can’t compare to heavy duty, or appliance, hand trucks. Appliance hand trucks are specially designed to support those bulky loads, including straps to secure them. Upgrading to heavy duty hand trucks helps your employees move items without as much strain. High-quality, name-brand material handling equipment reliably ensures safety and efficiency, which is critical for moving furniture. Customize Your Hand Trucks for Your Requirements The right material handling brand should provide customiz...

A final mile business needs to run like a well-oiled machine, with items going from the warehouse to a delivery vehicle and then to a doorstep or business. Inclement weather, however, can throw a wrench in operations. When there is rain or ice, floors can be slippery. Snowy days can make workers cold, making it harder to do their jobs if they aren’t focused. Material handling equipment can help make final mile jobs easier in inclement weather. In inclement weather at the warehouse loading bay, a motorized hand truck can keep loads stabilized. A powered stair climbing dolly can help a delivery driver navigate stairs in the cold. Here’s how material handling tools improve safety and efficiency in poor weather. Hand Trucks for General Deliveries Instead of having your final mile drivers brave the rain, wind, and snow by holding a package and walking it to a porch, equip each delivery van with a hand truck. Choose a hand truck manufacturer that allows you to customize your ...

With curbside pickup becoming a popular option for customers, optimizing your business’s curbside pickup service is essential. Instead of pulling more than a single employee off their current task, a hand cart can be used to help make a single employee more efficient. Here are some of the pieces of material handling equipment that can help your team optimize curbside pickups. The Classic Hand Cart for Boxes Classic hand trucks are perfect for moving a stack of boxes or items a customer has ordered for curbside pickup. Whether it’s office supplies, electronics, appliances or other products, a single employee can move more items at once with a classic hand cart than by simply carrying the boxes. They can move faster, as well, and won’t have to worry about tripping and hurting themselves or the products. With a hand truck, it’s easy to collect the items and bring them to the curbside pickup area. Platform Trucks for Larger Loads Bringing oversized or bulky items that won...

If you’re in the events business or planning a festival for your organization, fall is a popular season. You will likely need material handling equipment to help set up your events and make them successful. Material handling equipment, like a powered hand truck , can help employees or volunteers get more work done faster and with only one person. Team lifts won’t be needed, more than a single box can be moved at a time, and it can all be done while keeping your employees safe. Here are some of the material handling tools you might want to consider using for your fall event. A Classic Hand Truck for Boxes of Supplies or Decorations If your employees need to move boxes of supplies, such as food, utensils, or decorations, a classic hand truck is perfect. They can stack boxes on the hand truck and move them quickly and easily, with less chance of tripping and hurting themselves or the contents of the boxes. This greatly reduces the time it takes to move smaller boxes, opening ...

The summer heat is here, and your party rental business needs to be ready for events this summer and beyond. It’s the perfect time to invest in material moving equipment or upgrade what you have. From a motorized hand truck that can quickly move a bounce house or event tent into position or a customized hand truck to move boxes of supplies, here are some of the pieces of equipment your party rental business should consider investing in for use in the summer and beyond.     Motorized Hand Truck Hand Trucks for General Use   Whether it’s restocking your storefront or delivering boxes of supplies to an event, a classic hand truck can make the job easier, faster, and safer. A single employee can move a stack of boxes by themselves. They won’t have to move a box at a time, worried that they might trip and break the box’s contents or hurt themselves. You may want to find a brand that lets you customize your hand trucks, from the types of wheels and nose plate to...

For a variety of businesses, the arrival of summer means getting ready for a rush. That rush is a frequent reality for businesses like beverage distributors, sporting goods stores, and many of the big box retailers. The summer rush isn’t just a challenge for the pickers and other staff members in the warehouse. The busier schedule also impacts staff who deliver orders to customers’ cars and their homes. One way of tackling the summer rush and the challenges that come with it is by equipping employees with the proper material handling equipment. Improving Efficiency in the Warehouse Upgrading material handling equipment doesn’t necessarily mean going bigger. A perfect example is the efficiency improvement that can be achieved by incorporating hand lift trucks into a warehouse’s material handling fleet. The hand lift truck can effectively replace the forklift for a variety of tasks. That means less vehicle traffic and no licensing or extensive training is necessary for ware...

Summer is on the horizon, and it’s time to upgrade some of your equipment and practices to keep up with the surge in customers. Whether it’s adding a motorized hand truck to your warehouse or updating hand trucks around the store, your big box store can use these upgrades to enable your employees to be more efficient.  Update Hand Trucks First, you should update your hand trucks. If you have not, consider getting custom hand trucks for your big box store. You can create a set of hand trucks with the perfect wheels for your store or deliveries if your store offers deliveries, helping prevent damage to customers’ homes. If your store does not have hand trucks or not enough, it is likely time to stock up. Employees can be far more efficient with hand trucks. They can stack multiple boxes and move quickly without worrying about dropping boxes or tripping and hurting themselves. Be Versatile If your store needs more versatility, consider adding a convertible hand truck...

Both breweries and wineries need to move a wide variety of materials. From kegs to barrels, bottles to boxes of supplies, material handling equipment can make many jobs at a brewery or winery easier and more efficient. Here are some of the pieces of equipment that breweries and wineries can benefit from having on hand.   Motorized Hand Truck Hand Trucks for Moving Boxes   The classic hand truck can help in moving boxes. Whether it’s boxes of supplies such as packaging materials or cleaning agents or raw materials to make wine or beer, hand trucks can make the process of moving items more manageable. Employees can move more than one box at a time without worrying about tripping and falling, increasing efficiency and moving items faster.   Appliance Hand Trucks for Moving Equipment   If you need to move equipment or other heavy items around, you will need something with a higher weight limit than the classic hand truck. Enter the heavy duty appliance h...

With the summer heat comes a high demand for canned and bottled beverages. Orders will likely come more frequently, and new clients may be inquiring. That makes an effective, reliable material handling fleet a must for summer beverage distribution. If you haven’t done it in a while, it’s time to upgrade current material handling equipment in your fleet and add new models. Consider these material handling tools.   Hand Trucks The Powered Hand Truck in the Warehouse   A high-quality powered hand truck can significantly increase efficiency and decrease the workload of the pickers and staff in a distribution center or warehouse. Modularity and customization options available with high-quality models make modern powered hand trucks even more versatile. Powered hand trucks can be employed to lift and move hundreds of pounds and with options like an available hitch attachment and they’re capable of transporting flatbed trailers.   The Hand Lift Truck for Soda Fou...