On behalf of the UCA executive leadership team, welcome to the 2019 Unicarrier’s Americas Premier Program! Congratulations on this well-earned achievement. Your commitment to growing the Unicarriers’ brand as well as your embodiment of “reliability redefined” and the Unicarriers’ “never quit attitude”, was evident in a 2019 performance. You stand as a leader having achieved success over the past year. We are fortunate to have such a talented group which continues to deliver year over year as we grow together. 

Purchasing used forklifts can save your company a fortune, making it easier for smaller firms to fulfill their material handling requirements. With that said, used equipment comes with its own risks that could potentially cost you in the long run. Below are some key tips for navigating the pitfalls of purchasing secondhand machines.

Warehouse efficiency is extremely important for the sake of distributing products in a timely manner and should be a top priority of the warehouse manager. Warehouse efficiency is not only critical in making shipping quick and accurate; it also ensures maximum productivity while incurring minimal costs and significantly cutting the time needed to fulfill orders. With so many moving goods and the constant fluctuations in demand and other changing dynamics, increasing warehouse efficiency is often easier said than done. With that said, it may come as a surprise how many simple adjustments can be made to positively impact your firm’s bottom line. Regardless of the scale of your warehouse operations, anything from reconfiguring your industrial racking systems to properly training your employees can make all the difference in your warehouse’s efficiency levels. Read on as we take a look at small changes you can make in your warehouse to promote more workplace productivity.

One of the most basic tools in a warehouse is the order picker. This type of forklift truck allows employees to quickly pick orders from even the highest shelving in the warehouse. While extremely common, these trucks are not uniform. They come in several different types and with several different features. Understanding your options when it comes to them can help you choose the right tool to maximize your own warehouse's picking productivity.

As we now begin to recover, rebuild and reinvent the best processes for strong and healthy work environments and communities we would like to spotlight National Forklift Safety Day this June 9, 2020.

If there is one thing that traditional forklifts cannot do, it’s operate on unstable surfaces in difficult outdoor environments. This inability can be attributed to a number of things, such as inadequate traction or not enough ground clearance (which is necessary to handle uneven, rocky, or muddy terrain). When forklifts are lacking in these areas, the stability of your machine becomes compromised and it is no longer safe to operate. So, where does this leave businesses that must operate under these rugged conditions? This is where rough terrain forklifts come in. These forklifts are an ideal solution for all-terrain applications, including those found in forestry, construction, and agriculture. The lifting functions that a traditional forklift has paired with the utility of a tractor is what makes rough terrain forklifts truly unique. These off-road workhorses can easily climb embankments and operate on rough surfaces while carrying a load without posing safety issues or getting stuck. Read on as we dive into the features of a rough terrain forklift rental that make it much more suitable for the great outdoors than its conventional counterpart.

Order picking can easily consume more than half of a warehouse's resources. Since order picking is one of the most labor-consuming, time-consuming, and budget-consuming aspects of warehouse operations, streamlining it is one of the biggest ways warehouses can improve tight profit margins. Warehouses can adopt many strategies for improving their order picking efficiency. In the effort to create more efficient operations, warehouse managers need to take advantage of the opportunities provided by industrial pallet racks.

Darr Equipment Co. (Southlake office) has a new address:
3800 North Beach Street, Haltom City, Texas 76130
Same phone number: 817-410-4800

Reorganizing your warehouse can be a huge undertaking. It can create periods of downtime that can sink productivity and profits. This is why it is so important to invest in durable products that have the stamina to withstand your day-to-day operations and the versatility to grow with you. One of those products falls under the category of heavy duty industrial shelving. More specifically, steel industrial shelving has many benefits associated with it. Read on as we delve into the advantages of using steel shelving solutions in your warehouse.

During times of economic uncertainty, like the pandemic-fueled one we face now, saving money is often a primary goal for businesses. Preserving cash to weather potential downturns in business is a wise financial move until the economy stabilizes and business picks back up again.

Posted: APRIL 6, 2020  As we all continue to navigate the latest unprecedented circumstances that we are operating in, we are pleased to announce our “Four for Free” financial merchandising promotion. Effective immediately, our customers can lease a new Cat lift truck or Mitsubishi forklift truck with no payments for the first four months of the lease term. Any interest that is incurred over this four-month time period is covered. 

Darr Equipment Co is open and fully operational. As an essential provider, we will continue to sell and rent equipment as well as provide maintenance, parts and service. We are available to support your operational needs as our employees continue to fulfill their duties in the field, in our offices and from home as we see fit.

When picking between the many industrial sweepers and scrubbers available on the market, it is highly important that you know what each piece of equipment does. Read further to learn about the details associated with each type of industrial cleaning machine and how to pick which one is best for you to use in your warehouse.

HOUSTON (February 20, 2020) – Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), a leading manufacturer of forklifts under the Cat^® lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich^® brands, today announced the recipients of its 2020 Dealers of Excellence. These dealers are recognized for providing superior customer service and innovative material handling solutions.

We are very excited to announce Darr’s acquisition of S&L Liftmasters, Inc. based in San Antonio, Texas.  A family owned business, Liftmasters has been providing best-in-class equipment and services to their customers in the San Antonio area since 1982. Their shared core values and dedicated employees make them a perfect addition to the Darr family. This acquisition also complements our current Kalmar product offering in San Antonio by adding the excellent Linde and Komatsu brands. Hill Country, welcome to the Darr family!  We are ready to keep you moving!

Darr Equipment Co. is open and fully operational. As an essential provider, we will continue to sell and rent equipment as well as provide maintenance, parts and service. We are available to support your operational needs as our employees continue to fulfill their duties in the field, in our offices and from home as we see fit. 

Purchasing a forklift is only one step in the process of adding to your fleet. Once you buy a forklift, you have to ship it to your location, and, sometimes, transport it from job site to job site. Doing so successfully takes some planning and knowledge about the best processes for getting your machine from one location to the next. Here is a look at some useful tips for more easily shipping or transporting a forklift.

The safety and health of the Darr Equipment Co. family — our employees, their loved ones, as well as our customers and vendors—is our top priority.

All good things must come to an end, even your warehouse racking systems. While you may have found a setup and a product that has served you well for many years, you will still need to replace the shelving eventually. Over time, the shelving can deteriorate, suffer damage, or become outdated. Your warehouse needs may change, too. This is especially true as consumers purchase more and more goods online and warehouses handle a greater volume and diversity of inventory.

Warehouses that implement the right industrial racking systems set themselves up for the efficient management of their inventory. Once those systems are in place, warehouses must also use proper product storage practices to make the best use of their new shelving. Best practices and safety measures allow warehouses to more efficiently and safely store their inventory. Here are some of the most important tips for achieving safe and compact storage of pallets.