Lift truck attachments as productivity enhancers
March 16, 2023
Lift truck attachments, like side positioners and clamps, can make work faster and more efficient, but they can impact
the performance and set up of your forklifts.
60 Seconds with Kim Douglass of Toyota Material Handling
March 16, 2023
Modern's editor sat down with Kim Douglass, Assembly associate at Toyota Materials Handling to discuss the Toyota Material Handling Group Global Skills Competition and more.
18 Warehouse Organization Ideas to Boost Productivity
March 1, 2023
There is no better time to review your warehouse processes and clean up. Whether the global pandemic created chaos in your warehouse, or you just let things go, now is the time to get back on track.
ELFA’s equipment leasing index volume for January up 6% year over year
February 24, 2023
Volume was down 32 percent month-to-month from $12.9 billion in December following the typical end-of-quarter, end-of-year spike in new business activity.
Cat Lift Trucks saddles up again as official lift truck provider for the Houston Livestock Show
February 16, 2023
For 19 consecutive years, Cat Lift Trucks and its local dealer Darr Equipment Co, have played a critical role in the production of the largest livestock exhibition and rodeo in the world. The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will begin Tuesday, Feb. 28, and run through Sunday, March 19, 2023.
Third Wave Automation gains strategic investment from Qualcomm Ventures and Zebra Technologies
February 16, 2023
Funding to drive product development and market expansion as TWA reach forklift automation solution expands pilot program.
Equipment finance industry confidence improves again in February
February 16, 2023
Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 51.8, an increase from the January index of 48.5.
Optimize Material Handling Efficiency and Infrastructure with Lithium Batteries and Fast Charging
February 15, 2023
In this webcast, you will learn how to implement opportunity charging using the latest improvements in Li-ion, such as IOT and Multi Voltage technology, and a multi-output charger to achieve your cost and efficiency goals.
How to Lower TCO with Li-ion Batteries and Chargers
February 14, 2023
Discover how to cut costs and boost efficiency with Li-ion batteries and chargers. Read our white paper to learn the benefits of opportunity charging and more.
Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. names new president
February 13, 2023
Mark Lippert becomes just the sixth president in company history
Top 5 applications for robotic lift trucks in warehouse environments
February 13, 2023
This white paper walks you through five common warehouse workflows that are especially well-suited for robotic lift trucks. (Hint: It’s not just point-to-point horizontal transportation anymore.)
ProMat 2023: MHI Innovation Award finalists announced
February 9, 2023
MHI announced the four finalists chosen as the most innovative products in each category - Best New Innovation; Best Innovation of an Existing Product; and Best IT Innovation based on concept, value, and impact.
PECO Pallet partners with Optilogic for supply chain modeling and optimization
February 9, 2023
PECO using advanced modeling and cost analysis tools to optimize pallet depot operations, improve network efficiency leading to enhanced customer service and reduced supply chain risks.
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas recognizes 2023 Dealers of Excellence
February 7, 2023
Program recognizes top Cat Lift Truck, Mitsubishi Forklift Truck and Jungheinrich lift truck dealers
A new look for motors, gearboxes and gears
February 7, 2023
Power transmission equipment is not only starting to look different, but operate differently, too. This is a time when sustainability, decentralization and digitalization are all having a far reaching impact.
The power side of lift truck battery and charger maintenance
February 6, 2023
Why best practices in battery and charger maintenance are essential to lift truck fleet operations and costs.
60 Seconds with Michael Field, CEO of Raymond Corporation
February 6, 2023
Modern sat down with Michael Field, President and CEO of Raymond Corporation to discuss the pallet industry.
Bluewater Battery Logistics and OneCharge partner on Li-ion battery end of life needs
January 31, 2023
Under the new partnership, OneCharge offers a way to recycle and repurpose advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries at end of useful life
Plug Power partners with Johnson Matthey to accelerate hydrogen economy
January 31, 2023
Partnership to strengthen Plug’s supply chain and help meet growing demand for fuel cells and electrolyzers. Plug and JM will co-invest in what is expected to be the largest CCM manufacturing facility in the world.
ORBIS announces leadership changes
January 28, 2023
Long-time President Bill Ash to retire effective March 31; Norm Kukuk named president