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TURN YOUR BIGGEST HEADACHES INTO OPPORTUNITIES
Understand the latest challenges facing this molten hot industry so you can discover solutions that will help build your competitive edge.
TOUGH ENVIRONMENTS
From extreme heat in metal foundries to abrasive dust at metal recycling facilities, these harsh environments can push your materials handling equipment and operators to their limit.
How are you going to optimize uptime?
- Beat the heat with truck features designed to help protect the operator and truck components
- Maximize productivity with lift trucks that provide high performance and low maintenance costs
- Configure your equipment to defend against dust and debris
LOAD VARIATION
Semi-finished or finished metal products vary significantly in type, shape, size and weight, presenting significant load handling challenges.
How are you going to handle challenging loads while minimizing damage?
- Deploy high-capacity lift trucks that offer flexibility to handle varied load sizes
- Cater to the characteristics of your metal loads with specialized attachments
- Reduce damage by using equipment with advanced visibility and optimized hydraulics for smooth load handling
LIMITED CAPITAL BUDGETS
Limited capital for new equipment can affect all aspects of your operation and your ability to meet the needs of your customers.
How can you better manage tight capital budgets?
- Right-size your lift truck fleet with a fleet management plan
- Establish an appropriate maintenance plan to help extend useful life of your equipment
- Evaluate leasing programs for lift truck acquisition needs
- Keep energy costs in check by choosing the right forklift power solution for your operation
LABOR RETENTION
Even the most successful companies struggle with recruiting and retaining qualified talent in a tough working environment.
How are you going to reduce turnover?
- Offer advanced ergonomic lift truck solutions to help enhance operator comfort and reduce turnover
- Implement continuous training and development programs to keep your team engaged
- Optimize visibility to minimize downtime and keep your workforce productive
SUSTAINABILITY
You face the challenge of meeting strong demand for quality metal products while minimizing adverse effects on the environment and human health.
How are you going to minimize the impact?
- Develop a recycling plan for by-products of your operation
- Embrace alternative power sources in your lift truck equipment
- Keep internal combustion engine (ICE) emissions in check using forklifts that meet or exceed EPA requirements and offer high fuel efficiency
SAFETY
Working in steel and metal can be a dangerous occupation.
How can you help keep your employees safe and reduce incidents?
- Use telematics to track lift truck access and provide training updates
- Deploy the right equipment to handle variable loads and capacity
- Consider advanced operator awareness and stability systems to help minimize risk and damage
- Prioritize operator performance and comfort with equipment that provides excellent all-around visibility
