Forklifts

The transition to two-level picking can improve storage and cut travel times in cramped facilities.

Project sites already use hydrogen fuel cells to power forklifts in their warehouses.

Following deployment of 72 fuel cell units in July 2012, another 123 will be rolled out in new facility.

For the third year running, the Modern editorial staff is using a majority of our August issue to celebrate the backbone, the workhorse, the most fundamental piece of equipment to be found in any materials handling operation—yet one that all too often gets taken for granted or run to the point of disintegration: the lift truck.

With a new fleet of tuggers and carts, the updated storage system at Braun Corporation’s manufacturing facility gets more done in less space.

Manufacturing operations now benefit from a more efficient storage space and tugger-based parts picking.

After making up for 2009 with two years of strong growth, global sales have tapered off, even as the top suppliers saw revenue increases in the double digits.

DSC Logistics combined integrated scales and intelligent forks on a lift truck platform to streamline its order verification process. The result was higher customer satisfaction and a two-month ROI.

Modern readers tell us how they’re buying, using and maintaining their fleet

Modern spends 60 seconds talking to the ITA chairman about the lift truck industry.

For the third year running, the Modern editorial staff is using a majority of our August pages to celebrate the backbone, the workhorse, the most fundamental piece of equipment to be found in any materials handling operation—yet one that all too often gets taken for granted or run to the point of disintegration: the lift truck.

New solutions make inroads one application and lift truck model at a time.

Donation includes a lift truck, engines and operator training program for faculty.

Gartner identified the Internet of Things as one of the top strategic technology trends of 2013.

Television show drives company growth, need for new equipment.