Lift Trucks

Fully autonomous lift trucks are on the scene, and with higher-end price tags than conventional trucks, robotics-as-a-service may shape up as the leading model.

Additional location in Garden City, Kansas, for Lift Parts Service, which is authorized to sell both the Linde Material Handling and Baoli brands at all its sites

Acquired by Wiese in 2019, Minnesota Supply Company will soon operate and rebrand as part of Wiese USA

While the technology has been available for a decade, autonomous lift trucks have been slow to catch on. That may be changing.

In its annual survey of lift truck buy/lease activities and use, Modern finds that decision making and practices fluctuated much less than might have been anticipated given the times. Fleet size has remained stable, and buyers still put price, quality and safety at the top of their checklists.

Acquisition expands Concentric’s motive power solution presence across southern California and the west coast market

Lift truck fleet managers and operators expect more data about everything from seats and tires to on-board technologies that put critical information front and center. These advances are the only way for operations and drivers to keep pace with demands.

Telematics, VR and other technologies can help with safety and training, but don’t lessen the need for best practices like hands-on training, documenting training, clear procedures and continuous improvement.

Telematics helps the Chicago Tribune’s printing center operation reduce lift truck impacts by 30% and gain vital fleet information.

New chief technology officer for vendor of remote operation software comes from post at Amazon, and previously, at Dematic and Egemin

New branch facility will open in September, and includes warehouse space to help fulfill equipment sales

Joins forces with Shandong Zhongcha Heavy Industry Machinery Co. on lithium battery forklifts

With narrower aisle configurations on the rise due to warehouse capacity issues, reach truck ergonomics can help when it comes to productivity and safety.

The facility near the German-Polish border will produce counterbalance trucks for all brand companies within the KION Industrial Trucks & Services segment.

Program aims to help Kenco customers access diverse, untapped labor market