Forklifts are a great and powerful tool that almost every warehouse and loading bay count on to get their work done. But with great power comes great responsibility. Used incorrectly, a forklift can cause damage to itself, to your product, and worse, to people. In fact, over 100 people are killed every year by forklifts. […]
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A warehouse is a building that should be able to serve at least three functions: Receiving goods Holding goods Exporting goods Of course there are more capabilities warehouses can have as they need them. Some warehouses can weigh in items, package goods, sort out pricing, etc. But regardless, a warehouse isn’t worth much of anything […]
Warehouse and Loading Safety Part 2: Warehouse Shelving
This week we will be continuing our discussion on warehouse and loading safety. Keeping your loading and storage areas safe and up to spec is not only good for your employees well being, but it can also save you considerable time and money in the long run. Today we are talking about warehouse safety. Particularly […]
Warehouse and Loading Safety Tips: The Right Equipment
The world of material handling and storage can be dangerous. Maybe it’s not quite up there with the folks you see on Ice Truckers or Axe-Men, but make no mistake, warehouses, loading bays, and freight trucks can all bring serious injury. That’s why it’s important to be safe while working with material goods. Fully loaded […]
A History of Forklifts
If you work around loading areas, warehouses, pallet racking, and delivery trucks, you know the importance of forklifts. They’re indispensible. We even have forklift ramps designed specifically for forklifts. But do you know where forklifts come from? Truth is, they’re nearing 100 years in age. Of course, they’ve changed quite a bit during that time. […]
Managing a Ground Level Loading Dock
Last week, we talked about how to make sure your elevated loading bay is prepared to handle anything that comes your way. But what if your loading area is at ground level? Or if you’re storing stuff in a garage, shed, etc.? There are certainly benefits to having your entrance at ground level. It allows […]
Setting Up Your Elevated Loading Dock
The loading dock. The gateway to warehouses and stockrooms. Whatever comes in or goes out, everything has to pass through the loading dock. That’s why it’s so important that a loading dock is equipped properly. To make sure you have what you need, you start with what type of loading dock you have. Types of […]
The History of Steel
In case you didn’t know, the majority of our products here at MMH are made of steel. Why? Because steel simply has the best balance of strength and durability for an affordable price. It’s also highly resistant to rust and easier to weld than many other metals. There’s a reason why it’s most of the […]
Everything About Loading Dock Equipment: Part 2
Welcome back to our series on warehouse and storage equipment. Last week, we began talking about loading dock equipment. But since loading dock equipment is so large and fantastic, we decided to split it into two parts. To read part 1, click here. Otherwise, if you’re ready to hear about dock boards, dock plates, and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Loading Dock Equipment: Part 1
This week, we continue our series discussing the various warehouse and storage equipment available at Murray Material Handling. Last time, we talked about pallet racking: the different types, the various parts, and certain add-ons like post protectors. Today, we are looking at loading dock equipment. Because loading dock equipment is so vast and inclusive, we’re splitting it […]