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Forklift Fork Inspections are Critical to Your Business
Your forklift forks are one of the most vital components to ensure maximum efficiency, load safety, and overall productivity. If your forks present obvious damage, it is important that they are pulled from production and immediately addressed before being placed back into operation. Signs of wear and tear on your forks will include the following: • Surface cracks • Blade or shank is crooked • The difference in height of fork tips • Positioning lock not in working order • Fork blade or shank wear • Damage to the fork hooks • Unable to read fork marking Just a 10% reduction in blade thickness can cause a 20% loss in […]
2020 Warehouse Safety Training is Here!
What Can Virtual Reality Forklift Training Do for You? Reduce warehouse accidents Reduce turnover Gauge forklift driving skills before you hire Increase learning retention Boost operator confidence Help pedestrians understand what forklift operators see or don’t see Zero risk, hands-on training Speed up new hire training time Increase efficiency and lower costs Recruit new talent These are just a few of the benefits of training in Virtual Reality. Death by powerpoint and training videos are a thing of the past! The new workforce has been using technology since they were little. It’s time to get into the 21st century and start adopting new technology to onboard, train and maintain your […]
4 Reasons Why Your Warehouse Should Go Vertical
Vertical storage has become an exceedingly common method to gain storage density, increase inventory accuracy, reduce safety risk and improve productivity. ELIMINATE THE DEAD SPACE IN YOUR WAREHOUSE Storage density is increased by eliminating dead space. Dead space is the unused space above the top of your product on a shelf or rack and the ceiling. If your shelving is 7’ tall and your ceiling clear-height is 20’, you are wasting 13’ of storage. Other dead space includes the open shelf space behind the product. If your product is 12” deep and the shelf is 24” deep there is 12” of dead space. Dead space is also the air between the top […]
Move Over Crown & Raymond… LINDE’S IN CONTROL!
A Reach Truck Unlike Any Other in the Industry! Linde recently rolled out the all-new 5195 Reach Truck Series. – R15SX / R17SX / R22SX. Capacity ranges from 3,000 – 4,500lbs. With programmable control options, the widest compartment in the industry, and powered lowering, these quality built trucks are here to provide solutions to achieve faster work cycles. The Linde 5195 Series Reach Trucks have it all, from increased visibility to cushioned hydraulics and a few more features worth mentioning. Standard 3-year or 6,000 hour warranty CAN bus communication reduces wiring and electrical connections Stationary drive motor eliminates power cable flexing Extended maintenance intervals to improve uptime and productivity […]
Kensar Equipment Company Appointed Exclusive Doosan Forklift Dealer for Greater Indianapolis Area
Kensar Equipment Company Appointed Exclusive Doosan Forklift Dealer for Greater Indianapolis Area Indianapolis, IN – Kensar Equipment Company, a member of Wolter Group LLC, proudly announces they have been appointed the exclusive Doosan forklift dealer for the greater Indianapolis area; offering Doosan’s full line of diesel, gas and electric forklifts. Kensar Equipment Company offers used material handling equipment nationwide, as well as new and used equipment, parts, rentals and service to manufacturing, warehouse and distribution centers throughout Indiana. “We’ve built a solid reputation and customer base for used equipment and rental,” said Ken Sarbaugh, Vice President and General Manager of Kensar Equipment. “Over time, we’ve experienced a greater need for […]
Wolter Group LLC President Speaks at Family & Closely Held Business Summit
Wolter Group LLC President, Jerry Weidmann, spoke at the Family & Closely-held Business Summit on June 13th, 2019, where he and other local business leaders provided insights, philosophies, and stories about how they have tackled the complex issues related to growing a successful, closely-held business. “We call it the one man, one vote,” said Jerry Weidmann, president of Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp., part of Wolter Group LLC. “The way I augmented that over the years is by joining best practices groups, where peers in the industry get together a few times a year and compare business strategies.” Click here to read the full article written by BizTimes Media […]
Wolter Group Named Midwest Distributor for Tropos Motors Lineup of Electric Compact Utility Vehicles
Wolter Group LLC, one of the Midwest’s largest material handling distributors, announces its partnership with Silicon Valley-based Tropos Motors, to sell and service Tropos Motors’ ABLE lineup of electric compact utility vehicles (eCUVs). The Wolter Group, through their dealer network, will serve as the Midwest distributor for Tropos Motors full lineup of eCUVs. Wolter Group will assemble the vehicles in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The company seeks to assist businesses, universities, and municipalities to reduce their carbon footprint and to lower the total cost of ownership of their maintenance fleets. Tropos Motors’ ABLE is a low-speed electric compact utility vehicle, which employs the latest electric vehicle technology. With its all-electric, street legal, […]
Wolter Group LLC Expands into Indiana with Kensar Equipment Company
Wolter Group LLC is excited to announce the acquisition of Kensar Equipment Company, a full-service material handling company based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Kensar Equipment Company offers new and used material handling equipment nationwide. They also provide parts, rentals and service to manufacturing, warehouse and distribution centers throughout Indiana. The acquisition expands Wolter Group LLC’s footprint into Indiana, adding strength to the used and wholesale equipment distribution segment of the business. Going forward, Kensar Equipment Company will focus on the expansion of material handling solutions through Wolter Group LLC’s wealth of resources: Expanded product lines 24/7 Customer support Vast parts inventory selection 1,000+ unit rental fleet Latest technologies in automation, […]
CHANGING THE GAME
Doosan Industrial Vehicle America recently rolled out the all-new 9-Series Internal Combustion Cushion Tire Forklift line. With improved maneuverability, a high visibility mast, and heavy-duty cooling systems, Doosan has again provided the features that focus on each of your businesses and forklift operator’s needs. The Doosan 9 series forklifts do it all, offering comfort, safety, performance and a few more features worth mentioning. PRODUCTIVITY Efficiency is key to the overall success of your business. Below are a few ways the 9 series Advanced cooling system for the toughest applications A powerful engine for peak performance Able to maneuver in tight spaces with its company drive axle ENHANCED COMFORT FOR EVERY […]
Add your forklifts to this year’s spring cleaning checklist
After months of snow and record breaking temperatures, it may be time to show your forklifts some much needed attention. As we look forward to the warmer days ahead, we must first shift toward making sure that your forklifts and all other material handling equipment are running at peak performance. Here are a few simple things that should be included on your forklift maintenance checklist: Check your batteries, cables, electric wires, and spark plugs for wear and tear Inspect hoses and valves for leaks or breaks in sealing Check fluids for proper levels, color, and odor In addition to checking for current issues, it is also important to consider preventative […]
