February 4, 2014
Thanks to advances in shipping and handling, the size of pallets in today’s warehouses have grown. Unloading trucks and storing the pallets and their contents can require an extremely powerful pallet jack with longer forks. The 48 inch fork jack may be useful in many situations, but a longer fork jack is becoming increasingly useful,…
December 2, 2013
Construction, Described A few words come to mind immediately when the word construction is referenced, including hard working, tough and durable. Construction companies and those familiar with the construction industry are used to being aware of high-hazard conditions, long hours, and hard work. Many aspects of work are considered part of the construction industry including…
October 25, 2013
A Hub of Activity Loading docks are traditionally found on commercial and industrial buildings and warehouses. Depending on the building’s construction and design, loading docks can be on the exterior of the building or fully enclosed. Due to the fact that they are part of a building’s service infrastructure, they are full of activity, providing…
October 5, 2013
It Is Not a Light Job Heavy industries require a lot. Heavy industries are those industries in which large-scale projects of some nature are undertaken, referring to either size of construction or size of capital expenses, or both. They usually require the mind-power and manpower of many individuals and organizations. In many ways, heavy industries…
July 22, 2013
The Space for Many Industries Warehouses are large open structures that are utilized by many industries that are involved completely or partially in manufacturing, wholesale, importing and exporting. They are places of storage and also places of constant movement. The work that happens in a warehouse often requires the use of mobile material handling equipment…
June 30, 2013
Miami, A Moving City Miami is known as a city of movement. It is an international city that constantly has an influx of forever changing people, industries and items. Because of its vitality and access to places of import and export, there are many company headquarters and warehouse and shipping industries located in Miami. These…
An Everyday Item One of the most useful and timeless items in many shipping, manufacturing and wholesale industries is pallets. Pallets, the wooden platform, utilized to hold many items, are a regular item that is often taken for granted. Pallets are used countless times and ways in the daily activities of many of these industries…
June 24, 2013
One Piece of Equipment, Many Uses One of the most versatile and useful pieces of material handling equipment is the hand pallet truck. The basic design of a hand pallet truck offers a platform of some nature that is supported and made mobile by four to six casters and maneuvered by a handle on one…
May 31, 2013
A City Known for Many Things Miami is known for stunning beaches, amazing weather, and beautiful people. These are among the most well-known things that one expects to find in Miami. However, Miami has one thing that is hard to beat: its plethora of eating and dining options. With the mix of cultures, one thing…
May 10, 2013
An Often Overlooked Impact Freight companies play an important role in many peoples’ daily lives. Freight companies are responsible for the transportation and movement of cargo from one place to another, internationally, nationally and locally. Many of the daily products that people around the world use and consume are at one time or another transported by…
