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How Do You Build an Office in a Warehouse?
If you manage a productive warehouse, you might find you need a quiet place to complete administrative tasks or supervise the facility. That’s where an in-plant office can come in handy. How do you build an office in a warehouse? Let’s break it down step by step. How to Build an Office in a Warehouse: 7 Steps…
What You Need To Know About Going Electric
Electrification is on the rise like never before. With strict emissions regulations and warehouses facing intense productivity demands, switching to electric powered lift trucks makes real business sense. See what you need to know about going electric here. Electric lift trucks are only getting more popular, growing from 52% to 64% of total lift trucks…
Wilmington Safety Awards
The Wilmington Parts Department and Wilmington Lift Systems were recognized for their 2020 safety excellence by the NC Department of Labor. Congratulations on this achievement and thank you for representing Gregory Poole as a Safety Leader in the Wilmington area.
Increasing Slot Capacity & Picking Efficiency
Increasing Slot Capacity and Picking Efficiency In a distribution center, fast and accurate order fulfillment defines success. But as SKU counts increase and order profiles change, racking and slotting systems that functioned adequately in the past may begin to compromise order fulfillment efficiency. Additionally, increased picking complexity and operator travel times mean distribution center managers…
EPA Certified Lift Truck Availability
HYG Confirms Availability of EPA-certified Internal Combustion Engines – Full range of Hyster® and Yale® brand ICE-powered lift trucks are EPA certified and in continuous production, ready to be quoted and ordered – Hyster-Yale Group also supports growing trend toward electric forklift truck power with extensive lithium-ion battery and hydrogen fuel cell power options Greenville,…
Hyster Reaction
GREENVILLE, N.C., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyster Company announces a first-of-its-kind package of technologies designed to reinforce proper lift truck operation by automatically adjusting truck performance based on real-time equipment status, location and operating conditions. The Hyster Reaction™ solution uses breakthrough technology resulting from an investment of over 29,000 hours of research and development…
Pick your POWER
7 Factors to consider when choosing your ideal power source Forklifts have more power source options today than ever. With so many choices available, it’s a perfect time to reconsider if you are using the right ones. A well-matched power source can have significant impact on many aspects of operations, including higher productivity and lower operating costs….
The 7 Forklift Classifications
The 7 Forklift Classifications There are seven classes of forklift truck equipment. A forklift operator must be certified to use each class of truck that they will operate. Classification depends on applications, fuel options, and features of each forklift truck equipment. Knowing the difference can help you fit the right forklift truck to your specific…
Gregory Poole Celebrates 70th Anniversary
Unique Father/Son Legacy Enters 4th Generation (RALEIGH, N.C.) –– Gregory Poole, a diversified CAT Dealer providing equipment sales and service across multiple states in the Southeast, will celebrate its 70th birthday on April 1, 2021. The milestone for the company, which started as a small family-owned business in Raleigh, North Carolina, is marked by Gregory…
Increase Your Storage
When you require additional warehouse or facility storage space, you have two options – extend your existing facility or move premises. Specialty lift equipment can assist your business when you have reached this dilemma to help increase your storage. AISLE MASTER By optimizing your racking layout and reducing aisle widths down using a specialty lift truck such as…
Things You Need to Know About Planned Maintenance
Like an annual trip to your local physician for a check-up, a well thought out Planned Maintenance agreement with a qualified and reputable service company can dramatically increase the longevity of your equipment as well as significantly reduce your operating costs. Conversely, operating forklift equipment without planned maintenance or allowing an inexperienced company to manage…
Are you operating safely?
With the holiday season approaching, there will be more online purchases going out than ever before. This will have a huge impact on workers at fulfillment centers and retail locations trying to get those orders out the door. Make sure your equipment is in safe running order and your operators know the rules of the…
