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Thinking about making a switch from internal combustion to electric forklifts? Buying new equipment is not your only option. A pre-owned electric forklift can be a lower-cost way to add electric equipment to your fleet, evaluate how it performs in your application,...
If you are planning to purchase a forklift or other piece of material handling equipment between now and the end of the year, Section 179 could help reduce the after-tax cost of that investment. Section 179 is a federal tax provision that allows eligible businesses...
Register Now What it is: Heavy-duty forklifts do more than lift heavier loads. What matters more than capacity? Join Shoppa’s Material Handling for a practical discussion on where heavy-duty forklifts fit, what to consider before buying or renting, and how the right...
Once you’ve selected the material handling equipment that meets your needs, you have an important decision to make. Will you lease, purchase, finance, or rent? The right agreement should reflect your operational needs and long-term goals. The best...
The end of your forklift lease is an opportunity to evaluate whether your current fleet still meets your needs. While many businesses simply replace leased units with similar new forklifts when a lease ends, you might find that your operation, budget, and growth plans...
Every year, the cotton harvest season in West Texas brings a sharp increase in equipment demand. Cotton gins work longer hours with much less room for equipment downtime. The existing forklift or fleet -- critical for transporting cotton bales to and from gins -- may...
At Shoppa’s Material Handling, we’re always looking for innovative equipment solutions that help our customers improve productivity, safety, and efficiency. That’s why we’re excited to introduce two of Toyota Material Handling’s newest forklift offerings: the...
Pallet rack takes daily abuse in busy warehouses. Forklift impacts, overloaded bays, and years of wear can leave upright rack damaged and warehouse managers wondering should I repair pallet rack or replace it completely? The answer depends on the extent of the damage,...
HOW THE RIGHT PARTNER KNOWS WHAT YOU NEED Intralogistics starts at the dock. When dock & door equipment is outdated, damaged, or improperly installed, you can feel the impact all the way through your operation. A dock and door assessment is an important first step...
Many operations leaders assume warehouse automation means a major overhaul. But vertical storage systems like Modula’s vertical lift modules (VLMs) are often much simpler than expected. For many warehouses, they are a practical first step toward improving...
