The manufacturing sector in the United States had a total value of shipments worth $5.4 trillion in 2016. Considering the bulky nature of most of these manufactured goods, moving and handling them can be a real nightmare. That's why most companies utilize the ease and convenience that forklifts introduce in the internal operations of a company.

Do you own a business or warehouse that needs to move bulky goods over short distances? Whether you already own a forklift or are looking to buy a new one, it would help to understand the different types of forklift attachments and their usefulness. 

The forks on a forklift is not the only lifting tool you'll ever need. Consider the importance of these other forklift attachments.

Many people do not realize how easy it is to make a mistake while charging a forklift battery. These mistakes can be costly and sometimes irreparable.

Here are some of the most common forklift battery charging mistakes and how you can avoid them. 

There are about 85 deaths and 34,900 serious injuries every year as a result of forklift accidents. That is why forklift training is so crucial, even in the midst of a global pandemic. 

It's very difficult to train someone on a forklift while staying 6' apart. Yet forklifts are critical to the supply chain during the pandemic.