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Achieve a Spotless Facility by Adding Industrial Cleaning Equipment to Your Operation
No matter the size of your facility, cleaning your space, and cleaning it thoroughly, can be a daunting task requiring large amounts of time. With cost in mind, some businesses will resort to traditional methods, such as a mop, bucket, and broom. It is important to consider just how clean work spaces are afterward, as the mop collects dust, dirt, and grime with no real way to rid of it. Depending on the size of your facility, mop and bucket can easily take much more time than your employees have to give, with a less than satisfactory result in the end. Implementing new methods can change the way you clean, […]
Message on COVID-19 Response for Wolter Group Training Customers
March 26, 2020 To our valued training customers, In this time of rapidly evolving changes, we are committed to supporting each of our customers, providing the same level of service that you are accustomed to. All member companies of Wolter Group LLC will remain open as we have been identified as a critical infrastructure supplier to the essential manufacturing, warehousing & logistics sectors. We understand that for many, certain operations do not stop, and neither does their equipment. As your operator training and train-the-trainer experts, we are committed to helping keep you and your employees up to date on certifications. We will continue offering in-person […]
Warehouse Automation to Support the Workforce Shortage
The rapid growth that many manufacturers are experiencing today, though a positive step, also has employers finding themselves challenged at supporting the growth from a workforce standpoint. This influx for businesses calls attention to the challenging yet inevitable crossroads that is today’s workforce shortage. Today’s shortage possesses a variety of reasons behind it, however, one of the main factors is directed toward the low unemployment rate currently sitting at 3.6 percent as of 2020. As unemployment remains low, and the job market continues to grow, filling open positions has become especially challenging for employers, as industries alike are seeking similar if not the exact same talent pool. In addition to […]
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, […]
