Hyster is a materials handling business which provides a lot more than only sales and manufacturing. Our dealer networks are knowledgeable at finding training services, capital procurement specialists, fleet managers, parts suppliers and much more. Our groups are truly devoted to providing you with the best possible service after, during and before you lease, rent or buy any of our...

Within the company, Toyota has garnered a vast history of environmental stewardship. This stewardship is directed from the corporate doctrine established by Toyota Industries Corporation, which is the parent company. There are not a lot of other businesses, let alone another lift truck manufacturer which could match Toyota's history of advancing the economy and protecting the natural environment. The company...

How to Fill Forklift Cylinders Liquid propane is normally used to operate industrial lift trucks or forklifts. There is the option to have refueling capabilities on location or to have cylinders delivered to your facility. Operators who are working with forklifts that use propane should be trained to handle very flammable substances. 1 Personal protective equipment should be put on...

Forklift Basics Forklifts are really handy machines. The machinery are usually small vehicles with many attachments which allow it to move and lift loads. Factories and warehouses all around the globe will use forklifts. The driver of a forklift must obtain special training, especially because these machines function on rear-wheel drive and this can be difficult to get used to...

Lift Truck Essentials There is a huge array of options and configurations available for the modern lift trucks or forklifts today. These options far surpass lift height and weight capacity. Be sure you do some homework prior to making a purchase for your company to be able to pick the right vehicles for your operation. These practices will lead to...

Narrow aisle trucks or reach trucks have become more popular due to their ability to reduce their floor space and aisle count needs. These types of machinery have a trade-off; the need is for more specialized machinery and highly qualified operators. When your business begins to store objects eleven meters off of the floor, you may require an experienced operator...

Yale produces a great variety of Narrow Aisle forklifts which can help to make best use of a companies storage density. Ideally suited for case picking and pallet handling, these very narrow aisle forklifts can operated in spaces of 16 feet to 55 feet. Yale spotlights the NTA for high density warehousing which requires maximum throughput. These kinds of forklifts...

Counterbalance Forklift Training Courses Based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, anybody who operates a counterbalanced forklift is required to have training. Training for these kinds of industrial equipment comprises both classroom training and hands-on driver training. Refresher training is needed periodically to keep operator skills up to date. OSHA does not specify a minimum time requirement for either...