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…
GEM Passenger Carts: Street-Legal Electric People Movers for Real Workdays
Many workplaces and properties face a familiar challenge: moving people quickly, comfortably, and safely across the site. The right passenger cart turns this daily movement into a smoother, more professional experience. GEM passenger carts are purpose-built low-speed vehicles (LSVs) engineered for local mobility with street-legal capability on many roads posted up to 35 mph, depending…
How to Choose a Mobile Railcar Mover for Your Industrial Operation
For industrial facilities across North America, efficient rail operations play a critical role in productivity, safety, and profitability. Yet many operations still rely on traditional rail switching methods such as third-party railroads or full-scale locomotives that can be expensive, inflexible, and difficult to schedule. Mobile railcar movers offer a practical alternative. The key is choosing…
Fusion Passenger Carts: A Smarter and Safer Way to Move People
Across industrial campuses, airports, universities, and hospitality properties, the challenge is the same: moving people safely and efficiently within a localized area. Whether it’s transporting employees between buildings, shuttling guests from parking to entry points, or supporting daily operations across expansive facilities, the right way to move people can have a direct impact on productivity,…
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…
Seasonal Surge Capacity: Short-Term Forklift Rental Strategies for Peak Warehouse Periods
If peak seasons make or break your operation, you’ve seen how quickly a smooth-running warehouse can get overloaded. Orders pile up, aisles tighten, and your main forklift fleet hits its limit. You need more capacity fast, but you don’t necessarily need more equipment all year long. That’s exactly where a smart short-term rental strategy comes…
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…
How Golden State Lumber Is Proving the ROI of Electric Forklifts with Papé Material Handling
If you’ve been waiting for real-world proof that electric material handling vehicles (MHVs) can outperform internal combustion in busy, space-constrained operations, this is it. Our new white paper, Electrifying Material Handling Vehicles, shows how Golden State Lumber made the switch to an all-electric fleet and increased uptime, safety, and cost control. Below is a short…
Fueling OrePac’s Success: How Papé Material Handling and Papé Kenworth Power Performance
In the fast-paced world of wholesale building materials, success depends on speed, efficiency, and reliability at every link in the supply chain. OrePac Building Products thrives in this demanding environment thanks to a trusted partnership with two Papé divisions: Papé Kenworth and Papé Material Handling. From highways to warehouse floors, Papé provides OrePac with the…
