Posts by Apex Companies
Forklift Safety Day 2024–Time to Refocus on Safety
Forklift Safety Day Reminds Us That Safety Is Job One! June 11 is the 11th annual celebration of Forklift Safety Day. Created by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and dedicated to reminding everyone involved with forklifts–including operators, fleet managers, and warehouse personnel–that while forklifts are incredibly versatile and capable machines, they can also be dangerous–and…
Read MoreApex Companies Announces New Warehouse Solutions Partnership With Linde Material Handling, Subsidiary of KION-NA
Linde and Apex Unite: Advanced Forklift Technology Meets Warehouse & Automation Expertise Apex Companies is pleased to announce our new warehouse solutions partnership with Linde Material Handling, a subsidiary of KION North America. KION-NA is a member of Germany-based KION GROUP AG, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of industrial trucks. Linde is recognized for…
Read More5 Advantages of Buying A Used Forklift & Pitfalls to Avoid!
Learn the Pros & Cons of Buying a “Pre-Owned” Used Forklift Just like buying a car, you don’t have to automatically decide to buy a new forklift. In fact, like buying a used car, it often makes economic sense to buy a used forklift. Meanwhile, some of the same rules that apply to purchasing a…
Read MoreTips For Setting Up a Safe and Efficient Forklift Battery Charging Station
Safety and Efficiency: The Two Main Goals Of A Forklift Battery Charging Station Whether building a new warehouse or distribution center or expanding an existing one, you will make many safety-minded decisions. Aside from structural concerns, fall protections, and safe work zones, your battery charging station requires thoughtful attention. How and where you charge lead-acid…
Read MoreHow To Safely Move A Disabled Forklift
Need To Relocate a Disabled Forklift? Here’s How. Moving a disabled forklift is like moving a 5,000 lb. lump of steel. How do you do it?… Very. Carefully. Although forklifts are remarkably reliable pieces of equipment, a myriad of things can go wrong, like a combustion engine freezing up, electronic interlocks going haywire or a…
Read More12 Tips For Improving Loading Dock Safety
Boost Loading Dock Safety with These Easy, Make-Sense Steps Industry data reveals that 25% of industrial accidents happen at the loading dock. It’s no wonder why – this bustling hub is the epicenter of warehouse activity, where your team juggles processing, shipping, receiving, and load inspections. Meanwhile, forklifts and pallet jacks navigate through the same…
Read MoreSix Reasons You Should Consider Long-term Forklift Rentals
When Long-term Forklift Rentals Win Over Leasing or Buying A forklift is a pricey piece of equipment to purchase, and depending on your company’s cash position, there may be better places to park your capital funds. Long-term forklift rentals offer an option that preserves capital and provides both financial and operational flexibility. Many facility managers…
Read MoreForklift Operating Skills
Get Your Team Up To Speed In A Flash with These Forklift Operator Skills In today’s tight labor market, finding people with the right forklift operator skills can be challenging. Operating a forklift in a crowded, busy warehouse sometimes requires nerves of steel, the patience of Job, and the ability to think on your feet.…
Read MoreManaging the Unpredictable with Short-Term Forklift Rentals
Plan For The Unexpected With Short-Term Forklift Rentals How often are you down a forklift? How long does it take before the ripple effect is felt through your operations –Seconds… minutes… an hour? Apex short-term forklift rentals are just the ticket to help you mitigate that hectic situation. Why Consider A Short-Term Forklift Rental? Special…
Read MoreSeven Tips to Prevent Forklift Operator Fatigue
Forklift Operator Fatigue is One of the Major Causes of Forklift Accidents Anyone who has spent years in sales, driving from one distant appointment to another, knows firsthand the danger of mixing fatigue and vehicle operation. Forklift drivers face the same problem. Long hours of monotony while operating a 3-ton, potentially lethal vehicle, paired with…
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