Like most others, the material handling industry has been converting to lithium-ion batteries. In fact, in some pallet jacks and some electric forklifts lithium-ion batteries are now the standard. There are many advantages to switching entire fleets to lithium-ion batteries. From increasing productivity and reducing downtime to increasing safety handling and space utilization, lithium-ion batteries are now a preferred option

Have you heard of the Section 179 tax deduction? Most businesses have and although it’s not for everyone, some businesses can see a real advantage in putting the Section 179 deduction to work for them. The U.S. government initiated the deduction as a way to encourage business owners to invest in their companies. But what exactly does the deduction do?

The Dallas Cowboys has teamed up with Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas (Logisnext) and Darr Equipment, the Official Lift Truck Provider of the Dallas Cowboys since 2009, to continue to transform its material handling processes at the AT&T Stadium,  The Star in Frisco and Merchandising Distribution and Sales Center. Currently there are over 50 Cat® lift trucks and Jungheinrich® warehouse products utilizing the advancements of logistics