Winter is coming: here’s what you need to do to get your material handling equipment ready for it
The extreme cold temperatures we get here in the Midwest can affect the working conditions of material handling equipment, especially if it is stored outside. How can you keep your equipment in top working condition and protect your investment?
Fairchild Equipment Talks All Things Rental Safety
Fairchild Equipment Corporate Safety Manager Marty Schumacher sits down with Rental to talk top safety considerations for business owners, rental safety in winter, and more.
Section 179: Put the tax code to work for you
Instead of waiting several years for equipment depreciation, you can deduct the cost of your equipment purchases up to $1,040,000 in 2020. Plus, you can enjoy 100% Bonus Depreciation!
Clear A Path For Low Payments
Get ready for the long, bitter winter ahead. JCB’s rugged wheel loaders, telehandlers and skid steers make light work of the toughest snow clearing jobs this snow season.
Celebrating Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing in the Midwest is advancing on a steady and regular basis. Demand is high and delivery of products must be punctual. Find out how materials handling and material flow can help you optimize your operation with efficiency, productivity and contribute to your bottom line.
New Red Line Light Special
We’ve got a RED-HOT deal on the RED LIGHT. Take advantage of this offer and make safety and awareness easy while it lasts. Read for more details.
Don’t Delay, Test Now for Carbon Monoxide
Are you operating LP lift truck equipment? Then it’s important to test for emissions. For you and your employee’s safety, make sure to schedule an emissions test today. Protection against an incident related to carbon monoxide is accessable and fully preventable and there are added benefits to making sure your fleet is running efficiently. To schedule a service appointment click to read more.
What You Need To Know About Winterizing Your Construction Equipment
Equipment service and preparation should be routine in fall before the winter weather sets in as well as in the spring before the busy season begins. Not only is it a best practice to routinely maintain equipment, it’s important to ensure that you are prepping equipment to last through the tough conditions of the Midwest through snow storms and blistering cold weather.
Why Renting Equipment in Winter Makes Sense – Materials Handling Sector
While the holiday music is blaring in the retail stores saying “it’s the most wonderful time of the year,” you’re hustling in the warehouse moving and storing the extra products coming and going for the holiday season. In the material handling industry, this may very well be known as the season of stress. For the majority of warehouse and distribution applications, there indefinitely will be an influx in the products that are moved and stored.
Why Renting Equipment in Winter Makes Sense – Snow Removal / Construction Equipment Sector
Whether you’re in the warehouse, manufacturing, home building or lumber, you’ve got a job to do and a little (or a lot of) snow can’t get in the way. Winter brings additional challenges when it comes to inclement weather. Renting snow removal equipment that can handle the job is a great solution for the temporary season of need.
Are You Prepared?
It can happen anytime and anywhere, so do you know what to do in the event of a weather related emergency while working? This article take a break from some of our more common industry related blog topics and explores resources for preparedness during weather emergencies.
Training & Safety Part 1 – Operator Training
In the days that are leading up to National Safety Month, there are many aspects that we’ll be talking about. These subjects will help prepare you for a multitude of situations when it comes to safety. Not only is training important to operate powered industrial trucks and heavy equipment it, along with certification, is required by OSHA for employees who will be driving forklifts.
