Safe Starts Together: Three Ways to Strengthen Your Workplace During OSHA Safe & Sound Week
OSHA Safe & Sound Week, August 10–16, 2026, gives employers an opportunity to recognize safety achievements and strengthen the programs that protect employees every day. For warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, that means building a workplace where leadership, employee involvement, and hazard prevention work together. OSHA organizes effective safety and health programs around three…
Forklift Maintenance Checklist
As a warehouse manager, you know that your forklifts are some of the most important vehicles for your operation. How can you avoid unnecessary costs and replacements, making sure your forklifts are running in tip-top shape? Review our forklift maintenance checklist to be sure you and your daily operators are doing everything you can to extend the life and condition of your equipment (all while ensuring the safety of your operation!).
Telehandler Sizes: Your Guide to Choosing the Right Telehandler for the Job
A telehandler is a versatile piece of equipment that is a go-to choice on construction sites, farms, oil fields, and many other job sites where lifting, moving, and placing of heavy materials is required. These machines come in a range of sizes, lift capacities, and offer a variety of features and attachments depending on the model you choose. This Telehandler Size Guide from the experts at Papé Material Handling is designed to help you find the telehandler with the right combination of power, maneuverability, lift capacity and lift height for your specific needs.
Best Walkie Stacker Forklift Models & Applications
When you’re considering adding new or used material handling equipment to your fleet it’s important to consider all your options. Walkie stackers are a popular choice in small warehouse environments and there’s good reason. Read on to learn more.
Introducing The Hyster® N30-45ZR/ZDR
A new reach truck was added this year to Hyster’s impressive lineup of lift trucks for high density warehouse operations. The Hyster N30-45ZR/ZDR narrow aisle forklift is available in 3,000- to 4,500-pound load capacities and single or double reach capabilities. This latest model is ideal for high throughput warehouses that require improved efficiency and faster cycle times.
Is Your Fleet UL Compliant?
UL certification, UL approved, UL listed, what do these terms mean? Are they all interchangeable? What rules and regulations do warehouse managers need to know about OSHA standards for UL compliance? The equipment experts at Papé Material Handling have you covered with all the information you need to keep your fleet compliant.
Electric or Propane: Choosing the Right Forklift for Your Application
The most important consideration when purchasing any equipment is your application. A good match of equipment to application is the key to safe, efficient, and profitable use. Both electric and propane forklifts offer pros and cons to consider depending on the use case. Let’s dive into the details.
Don’t Skip Safety Training On Electric Pallet Jacks
Warehouse managers know that warehouse safety training is essential in maintaining a seamless and well-functioning warehouse floor.
Ergonomic Design Isn’t Just For The Warehouse Anymore
The push from manufacturers, fleet managers, and operators for continued innovation and improved cab design have to do with operator comfort, but more importantly, ergonomics. The fact is that forklift driver health risks and common forklift injuries can often be linked back to older models that weren’t designed with forklift ergonomics in mind or a…
Understanding Your Fleet’s Utilization Rate
Does it seem like downtime is a recurrent issue for your fleet? Are your forklifts constantly in need of maintenance? Your fleet may be overutilized.
