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  • The eCommerce industry is actively growing, earning more than $1.915 trillion worldwide in 2016 alone. That means warehouses and shipping centers are becoming more and more necessary to do business and meet the growing demands.

     

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  • Most industrial forklift batteries have a life-span of about 1,500 charge cycles. That translates to about 5 years if properly maintained.There are several common mistakes that will shave years off the life of your industrial batteries. That could mean replacing them twice as often. But don't worry, we've got your back. We’ve created this article to help educate you how to get the most life out of your industrial forklift batteries!


  • The invention of the forklift was created out of necessity. In 1917 an axle manufacturer created a truck to move materials around their factory. In 1923, another company added forks to lift loads as well as an elevated mast that could extend beyond the height of the truck. And so, the forklift was born. If you are in need of a forklift for your operation you might be wondering which type of forklift to get. In the following article we will discuss the pros, cons, and differences between a sit down and stand up forklift.