BSLBATT lithium-ion batteries to ensure uninterrupted multi-shift warehouse forklift operations in cold temperatures

One of South Africa’s leading chocolate producers switched to BSLBATT lithium-ion batteries to ensure uninterrupted multi-shift warehouse forklift operations in temperatures ranging from -25℃ to 30℃. The company profiled here is one of the largest branded food companies in South Africa and has its own manufacturing plant in South Africa. In 2021, companies are looking for ways to improve operational efficiency and safety....

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How to select a Lithium-ion Battery Supplier: OEM eight questions to ask

Making the Decision: Lithium-Ion Battery Supplier The lithium-ion battery market is in a state of flux. Lithium-ion is a relatively new technology that has taken off in the last five to 10 years and demand for these batteries is high and growing. This has attracted many OEMs and created something of a buyer-beware market for OEMs. Many critical factors must be considered when deciding on a forklift battery supplier. Choosing the...

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New generation of Signal Towers are brighter and simpler to order and maintain

Signal tower lights play a critical role in protecting the safety of people and equipment in manufacturing and process control environments, providing visual and audible indications of system status and alerts of dangerous conditions. They are relatively simple devices, but until recently, they have been notoriously difficult to configure, order and stock because of the proliferation of different sizes and options to meet the wide...

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Protecting workers without sacrificing productivity

Innovations in material handling: Working smarter, not harder Manufacturing facilities and distribution centers traditionally had to choose between keeping their workers safe or keeping them productive. Thanks to recent material handling innovations, companies no longer have to make that trade-off. Innovative and affordable material handling solutions empower workers to perform tasks faster and with more precision, while also reducing...

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JLG releases new Whitepaper on use cases for Augmented Reality

JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has published a new whitepaper “Augmented Reality Solves Two Common Challenges on Construction Job Sites,” offering four use case scenarios that highlight how augmented reality (AR) can streamline project planning, simplify ordering/renting JLG® equipment and provide guidance on machine functions...

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How can Port Terminal Operators save money on Heavy-Duty Forklift Equipment?

Port Sustainability: Delivering Clean Energy and Performance to Ports In port and terminal operations, having trucks to ensure that cargo can be shipped in volume and in a timely manner is key. For example, with the advent of large ships carrying more than 23,000 TEU, the terminal generates a lot of activity. Additionally, in the current environment, having an efficient fleet of high-capacity electric forklifts may help manage costs...

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Ambassador Spotlight: Lithium battery is the best power source for a paper roll to be moved on the way from the paper mill to the printing machine.

Forklifts are an invaluable part of a paper manufacturer’s production process and for good reason. A typical paper roll may need to be loaded, transported, and unloaded five to twenty times over the course of its life cycle, from the paper mill to the printing press. Understandably, dedicated, powerful processing equipment is required at every stage of this transport chain, regardless of the type of paper being processed –...

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