The Practical Guide to Renting Material Handling Equipment: Get the Right Machine for the Job
Renting gives warehouse managers, contractors, facility operators, and business owners a practical way to stay productive without committing to a major capital investment. At Papé Material Handling, we provide access to one of the largest rental fleets in the West, including equipment from trusted brands like Hyster, Yale, Combilift, and Genie. Renting can be a…
The Practical Guide to Renting Material Handling Equipment: Get the Right Machine for the Job
Renting gives warehouse managers, contractors, facility operators, and business owners a practical way to stay productive without committing to a major capital investment. At Papé Material Handling, we provide access to one of the largest rental fleets in the West, including equipment from trusted brands like Hyster, Yale, Combilift, and Genie. Renting can be a…
Forklift Safety & Compliance: What OSHA Wants You to Know
Forklifts, classified by OSHA as powered industrial trucks, are essential to modern supply chains. From warehousing and manufacturing to retail distribution, these machines keep goods moving efficiently and operations running on schedule. With that productivity comes responsibility. Safe forklift operation is not just about meeting OSHA forklift requirements, it’s about protecting your workforce, minimizing downtime,…
Warehouse Spring Cleaning: Equipment Inspection and Organization for a Safer, More Efficient Operation
For warehouses, spring cleaning is a chance to step back, assess the condition of your equipment, improve the flow of your operation, and reinforce the habits that keep people safe and productive every day. That’s important because small problems rarely stay small for long in a busy facility. A worn tire, cluttered aisle, or poorly…
Maximizing Tight Spaces: Narrow Aisle Equipment Solutions
As inventory grows and SKU counts increase, many warehouses feel pressure before they run out of space. The real challenge often shows up in the aisles, at the rack, and around staging areas where congestion slows operations. The right narrow aisle solution can increase storage density, enhance maneuverability, and keep goods moving smoothly. Instead of…
Forklift Tire Selection for Winter Conditions: Cushion vs. Pneumatic vs. Non-Marking
Winter conditions turn everyday material handling operations into a traction and uptime problem. Tire choice sits right at the intersection of safety, productivity, and total cost of ownership, as your tires are the first point of contact with every change in surface conditions. At Papé Material Handling, we work with operations across the West and…
Telehandlers and Specialty Attachments: Renting for Unusual Loads
When your crew is facing a one-off lift, renting a telehandler with the right specialty attachment is often the most cost-effective and low-risk solution. Telehandlers combine the reach of a crane with the maneuverability of a forklift, and today’s rental fleets offer more capacity, boom lengths, and attachment options than ever. If your challenge is…
Why Preventive Maintenance Matters: Keeping Your Fleet Running Safely and Efficiently
In material handling, equipment downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a drain on productivity, a drain on your bottom line, and a potential safety risk. That’s why preventive maintenance should never be an afterthought. At Papé Material Handling, we believe that proactive care for your fleet is essential, and it’s at the heart of our…
What Are the Best Forklifts for Long Load Handling?
Handling long, oversized, or otherwise bulky loads in a warehouse or yard setting can be challenging, especially when space is limited. Standard counterbalance forklifts often struggle with timber, steel, pipes, and other lengthy materials because they require significant open space to maneuver. Operators frequently resort to lifting loads higher than recommended to avoid obstacles, which…
Optimize Your Fleet’s Performance with Papé Fleet Management Portal
Managing a fleet of equipment isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, our fleet management system features many intuitive tools that will make the job faster, easier, and more efficient. Here’s what you can do with Papé Fleet.
