5 Ways to Cut Forklift Operating Costs Without Sacrificing Performance
Maintenance expenses, rising labor costs, energy prices, and equipment utilization challenges continue to put pressure on warehouse and distribution operations. Forklifts are essential to productivity, but they can also be one of the largest ongoing expenses in a material handling operation. The good news is that reducing forklift operating costs does not have to mean…
National Safety Month: Building a Safer, More Productive Material Handling Operation
Each June, National Safety Month gives warehouses, distribution centers, and loading operations an opportunity to refocus on the people who keep materials moving. Led by the National Safety Council, the 2026 observance marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month and carries a broad mission: keeping people safe “from the workplace to anyplace.” In material…
Warehouse Efficiency: How to Move More Product with Less Waste, Downtime, and Guesswork
Warehouse efficiency is the ability to move product safely, accurately, and cost-effectively while limiting wasted motion, space, labor, and downtime. The best improvements to warehouse productivity come from considering the facility as a connected system. Layout, storage, lift trucks, technology, power, and automation all affect one another. At Papé Material Handling, we help operations identify…
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…
Warehouse Technologies That Improve Safety, Visibility, and Productivity
Today’s warehouses face constant pressure to move product faster, protect employees, reduce damage, and make better use of every square foot. That is why warehouse technologies have become such an important part of modern operations. The right tools can improve visibility across the floor, support stronger safety practices, and help teams make smarter day-to-day decisions….
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,…
How Combilift Multi-Directional Forklifts Help You Handle Long Loads in Tight Spaces
Handling long materials with a standard forklift can create problems quickly. Lumber packs, pipe, steel sections, panels, and other oversized loads need more turning room, operator precision, and open aisle space. In a busy warehouse or yard, this can lead to slowdowns, tighter traffic patterns, and added risk during transport. As storage layouts get denser,…
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…
Polaris Utility Carts: Choosing the Right Commercial Vehicle for Demanding Worksites
Moving crews across a large facility takes time—and those minutes add up quickly over the course of a day. Whether it’s a warehouse, yard, terminal, campus, or jobsite, inefficient movement can slow down productivity and impact overall operations. Utility vehicles offer a practical way to move teams quickly and keep work on schedule. Built with…
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…
