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EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT: CLARK S25C Forklift
EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT: CLARK S25C Forklift Looking to elevate your warehouse fleet? The CLARK S-Series of forklifts is the next generation of lift trucks, building on 100 years of lift truck innovations, design, and industry firsts to arrive at an incomparable product. The CLARK S25C IC Cushion Forklift boasts a load capacity of 5000 pounds, and with a FORD 2.5L Balanced Engine, the S25C can reach a travel speed of... -
BUY LOCAL KENTUCKIANA | Cardinal Carryor, Family-Owned Since 1947
BUY LOCAL KENTUCKIANA Cardinal Carryor, Family-Owned Since 1947 For the last 73 years, Cardinal Carryor has made a name for itself as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable material handling companies in the area. What our customers may not know is that we are a Kentucky company, family-owned for three generations. Cardinal Carryor’s founder, Chet Brumleve, began the business in Lexington in 1947. By 1953, Cardinal Carryor had... -
Service Spotlight
InfoLink® Operator and Fleet Management System What if you could simply and effectively train your operators, ensure regular and thorough safety inspections, and receive real-time data, all through one easy-to-use platform? You can. The InfoLink® Operator and Fleet Management System from Crown was designed to increase truck lift productivity and promote safety. Their proven features include: Encouraging Safety—Certification management ensures only authorized operators can utilize the lift truck. Electronic... -
Battery Maintenance 101
Simple Tips Extend Your Forklift Battery Life Batteries are an investment that can last for years if properly cared for. Get the most out your battery by following these simple guidelines to preserve and extend its life. Water properly. Regularly check your battery and add clean water (never acid) if needed to replenish the electrolyte levels. Make sure to add water only after a full charging cycle. Protect your... -
3 Steps to Improved Productivity
Whether you’re trying to improve productivity on your assembly line, in your materials handling operation or in your accounting department, there are a few things that you can do that transcend functional lines and apply to almost all individuals. Empower – You hired people to do a job. Let them do it! Happy, productive employees have confidence and freedom backed up by employers that support that freedom, to find better ways... -
Dock Safety
Docks are very busy places and represent a significant risk for an accident or incident, particularly during busy seasons. There are some things you can do to reduce this risk and demonstrate the intention of creating a safe work environment for the employees that operate on or around your docks. Institute a service program – Having a professional source examine and service your docks, levelers and doors on a... -
5 Reasons Not to Call Cardinal Integrated Systems
Companies will give a lot of reasons TO contact them for products or services. This month, we turn the table to tell you five reasons you would never want to contact us. 1. You enjoy doing business with companies that over-promise and under-deliver. “That racking system will fit perfectly, you don’t need to involve engineering” or “We can meet that expedited install date, no problem” are just a few of... -
3 Major Take-Aways from ProMat 2013
Many feel that the success of ProMat, the largest show of its kind, reflects the “global pulse” of the world’s economy and in particular, materials handling. If the atmosphere and attendance at the show is an indicator, the global mood is positive and upbeat. The 300,000 plus square feet of McCormick Place seemed packed from open to close with over 34,000 registered attendees from over 125 countries. A look... -
A Guide to Choosing the Right Conveyors
Companies looking to replace long repetitive runs of products through facilities often end up looking at conveyors to reduce costs and improve efficiency. What type of conveyor you choose depends largely upon the application, space and budget. Your facility would likely utilize more than one type of conveyor, and knowing what type is best for each application means a great deal in the bottom-line efficiency of your application. A... -
16 Things You Need to Know To Reduce Pedestrian Injury
When it comes to forklift safety, a lot of emphasis is placed upon safe forklift operation, and as is should be. What we see quite frequently, however, is a lack of training for employees working in a warehouse situation who do not operate forklifts but merely work around them all day, every day. Working around them without the knowledge about their potential hazards creates a dangerous scenario that can...
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