Toyota Material Handling

Three college programs are regularly using forklifts throughout the SEC football season.

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) announced it has begun accepting applications for the third annual TMHNA University Research Program, a sponsored research program created to drive and advance the next generation of material handling industry technology.

It’s full steam ahead for the lift truck industry, buoyed globally by technology advances and strong, emerging economies.

Attention to detail, discipline and pride are among the surest ways to elevate safety.

Have you ever wondered what goes into determining how much a forklift can really lift? It is a common misconception is that a forklift with a maximum rated lifting capacity of 5,000 lbs. can lift any 5,000 lb. load. This may not be the case depending on a number of factors.

This webinar explores the value of manufacturer-provided, comprehensive aftermarket service programs for forklifts and forklift fleets. From manufacturer warranty extensions to timely service guarantees, avoiding downtime means increased ROI.

Safety audits and training can reduce injuries and lowering maintenance costs.

Peach State Integrated Technologies to become a subsidiary of Bastian Solutions.

When it comes to modifying a forklift, don’t skip standards checks and accidentally violate ANSI and UL standards. Knowing the rules can help operations achieve compliance.

The industry's momentum continues to build, even as it changes shape to adapt to technology; acquisitions across technology competencies have heralded the arrival of Consolidation 2.0, while automation and cybersecurity shake up the way players throughout the supply chain do business.

Cobot solutions used in order picking and placing, palletizing and depalletizing, and kitting and bagging alongside human operators.

Toyota Forklifts announced a $50,000 donation to Hurricane Harvey relief in Gulf Coast communities.

The company's first forklift factory outside Japan started at 280,000 square feet, and has expanded 14 times to more than 1.3 million square feet.

For all the advances in lift truck technology and fleet management, operators will always be the heart and soul of a fleet. As manufacturers and equipment purchasers place more value on that piece, the role of the operator extends from design to daily use.

Modern Materials Handling's staff sat down with Brett Wood to discuss the Lift Truck industry.