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By: Martin Boyd The days of saying propane and diesel forklifts cannot be replaced with electrics are all but over in today’s world.  As electric cars, SUVs, and pickups have all gained considerable acceptance and are beginning to proliferate throughout the market, so too has its distant cousin – the industrial forklift.  Electric sit-down counterbalance forklifts have been around for many decades, but significant productivity shortcomings and high maintenance pains associated with outdated lead acid battery technology powering such equipment served to undermine any real momentum towards electrification.  The recent entrance of industrial lithium-Ion batteries with fast charging capabilities has...

Grocery distributors and food manufacturers have their processes down to a science. But like any good scientist, they also know it’s crucial to keep improving and make their processes even more effective. Every pallet touch point is important, as is every square foot of space in a facility and, above all, the well-being of every employee. This is why manufacturers, distributors and retailers must evaluate their equipment choices with a critical eye. “It can be tough to make a change from your last buying cycle, or even your last two or three buying cycles,” says Kurt Spyke, director of national...

Kailey Kiefus, granddaughter of Burton Kiefus who founded one of the original Big Joe Dealerships in 1968, has recently taken the reins as Head of Operations.  She took a few minutes to reminisce about growing up in the material handling industry, and discus her plans for expanding her family’s business for the next 50 years.