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…
The Explosion of SKUs: Order Picking Challenges and Solutions
Warehouses and distribution centers are managing more SKUs than ever before. While a broader product mix can help meet customer demand, it also introduces significant challenges around warehouse storage, picking efficiency, and safety. Below, we break down the most common problems warehouses face as SKUs increase, as well as proven solutions to improve productivity and…
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!).
Safety First: Telehandler Pre-Use Inspection Guide
As a telehandler operator, it’s vital to conduct a proper pre-use telehandler inspection daily to ensure safety on the job, no matter your project. Taking the time to conduct a pre-use check can help you avoid long-term engine and drive-shaft damage, unnecessary and costly repairs, and – most importantly – injuries to employees on the job.
The Importance of Tire Maintenance
These are the Top 5 Ways that Poor Tire Management Can Affect Your Business and how Papé Material Handling’s Mobile Industrial Tire Service can keep your fleet running effectively and efficiently.
Extend the Life of Your Forklift Battery with These Pro Tips
When they’re taken care of, electric batteries will last an average of 1,500 charge cycles – that’s about five years. Without regular preventative maintenance, however, they quickly deteriorate. Follow our expert tips to extend the life of your industrial batteries and get the most out of your investment.
