What’s New in 2022? Twenty-Two New Forklifts
You read it right. Toyota launched a historic twenty-two new products this year – the most extensive product launch in the company's history. Why It Matters Toyota's historic launch...
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Ask the Expert Series: Robotic Order Picking
In this part of our Ask the Expert Series, Toyota Material Handling Solutions' Director of Storage and Automation, Brian Crowle, answers frequently asked questions about robotic order picking. Brian helps...
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Ask the Expert Series: Robotic Palletizing
In this blog post, Toyota Material Handling Solutions’ Director of Storage and Automation Brian Crowle answers frequently asked questions about robotic palletizing systems and solutions. Brian has a decade...
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What can Autonomous Mobile Robots do for you?
Have you wondered if you should utilize autonomous mobile robots in your warehouse or distribution center? Well, you are not alone. The use of autonomous mobile robots to improve efficiency in warehouses and distribution centers is undoubtedly on...
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How to Move Wide Loads in Narrow Aisles
Nothing can be more challenging than moving and lifting wide loads in narrow aisles. A forklift driver operating a standard forklift will undoubtedly need to make a lot of small, calculated moves to navigate...
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FAQs About Toyota 360 Support and Support Plus
You might have heard of Toyota 360 Support, but do you know what it is? How about the differences between Toyota 360 Support and Toyota 360 Support Plus? It's not...
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How to Apply Toyota Lean Management to Your Business
Have you wondered if the principles of Toyota Lean Management (TLM) could apply to your business? There is an abundance of information on the subject in books and the internet,...
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How to Set Up a Forklift Maintenance Schedule
Most people know that regular service is vital for a safe and reliable car. The same goes for forklifts. Setting up a regular service schedule for your forklift fleet can...
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Toyota Forklifts and College Football? You bet!
It's that time of the year again - time for some good ole' American college football. We often hear how the team gets ready for the season, but have you ever wondered how...
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12 Reasons to Convert to Electric
As CARB's 2035 zero-emissions mandate gets closer and oil prices continue to increase, California companies are moving away from traditional internal combustion engines toward electric equipment solutions. Here are 12...
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Upgrade your Warehouse for Maximum Efficiency
Distribution and fulfillment centers are always looking for ways to maximize operational productivity and efficiency. The current COVID-19 pandemic, increasing e-commerce sales, and a limited labor pool have only intensified...
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Five Narrow Aisle Forklift Solutions
With warehouse space at a premium, the need to fit more products into the same amount of space is critical. The most common solution to this problem is redesigning an...
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Will Narrow Aisles Fix Your Storage Issues?
When companies run out of space to store products, they have two choices: buy or lease a new building or warehouse, or better utilize the current space. Many factors are...
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Smart Rebate Program for Electric Forklifts
Generate Additional Revenue with SCT's Smart Rebates™ Program Get paid quarterly for switching to electric forklifts. CARB offers incentives to zero-emission electric equipment owners. Electric forklift owners in California can...
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Get Money, Make Money with Electric Equipment
If you’ve thought about purchasing electric forklifts in the past but held off due to higher upfront costs, it might be time to reconsider. Although the acquisition cost of electric forklifts with...
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Advance Industrial Floor Care Equipment
We’re proud to announce we now carry the Advance brand of innovative commercial and industrial floor cleaning equipment. Advance, part of the Nilfisk Group, has manufactured cleaning equipment for more...
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Which Pallet Racking System is Right for You?
There are many different warehouse storage systems, and almost all of them use pallet racking in one way or another. Pallet racking is a set of upright frames and beams...
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Move, Carry or Tow – Your Choice, Part II
As we mentioned in Move, Carry or Tow – Your Choice, Part I, electric utility vehicles are considered vital equipment in many industries. However, with so many choices, getting the right utility vehicle with the...
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Much More Than Forklifts – Material Handling Solutions
We do more than just rent, sell and service forklifts. We are full-service suppliers of material handling and logistical solutions. Simply put, we have the equipment, people, and expertise to...
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Move, Carry or Tow?
Electric Utility Vehicles are considered vital equipment in many industries. Companies use them to move maintenance staff, carry large loads of equipment, and tow heavy materials to worksites. Getting the right utility vehicle with the right features is key to productivity. ...
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How to know when to replace your forklift forks
Depending on the use and application, metal forks can last years, but they don’t last forever. It’s important to know how to inspect your forklift forks and when to replace them. ...
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Eight Reasons You Might Need a Custom Very Narrow Aisle Turret Truck
Sometimes a standard construction turret truck can't do the job on hand. If you run into that problem, Steinbock's EK-Series trucks might be the perfect solution for you. Steinbock makes...
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Have you checked your forklift chains lately?
Chains are a necessary and important feature of a forklift. They lift thousands of pounds of material and failure in any part of the chain can cause a safety issue...
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What Can Automated Forklifts Do for You?
Every company looks for ways to improve efficiency, lower costs, and streamline operations. Finding ways to automate repetitive tasks is often the easiest way to accomplish all these things at once. Our material...
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Scissor and Boom Lifts – Rent or Buy?
Scissor and boom lifts are very popular in the material handling industry. Companies use them to perform a variety of jobs, including: Safety inspections Painting Window washing and repair Roller coaster maintenance Tree trimming Scoreboard maintenance Building maintenance General construction And many others Renting a...
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Used Forklifts – Three Important Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Everyone wants a bargain, especially when purchasing an expensive piece of material handling equipment. Companies looking for a deal on material handling equipment often look at used forklifts. Beyond the...
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New Innovations in the Material Handling Industry
The material handling industry is always evolving to meet customer needs and demands. But if you’re busy managing your business, you might miss some of these changes. Here are two...
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How We Safely Service Your Forklift Fleet During COVID-19
It’s probably an understatement to say the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown us all for a loop. One of the main discussion points here at Toyota Material Handling Solutions is how we can continue...
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Optimizing Your Warehouse with Toyota
In today’s environment, many companies are rethinking the way they do business. The new process might look like buying or renting a new building or reconfiguring an existing warehouse space. But what if the perfect solution is something you might not have thought about? That’s where we come...
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Optimize your Forklift Fleet with Toyota
Are you thinking about how you can use advanced technologies to increase productivity and lower costs? With material handling equipment and energy sources evolving every day, how do you know what product is the right...
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Five Hidden Benefits of Electric Forklifts
If you're familiar with electric forklifts, you probably know the obvious reasons to add them to your forklift fleet: low emissions, less maintenance, and lower overall costs. These are significant...
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Forklift Rental, Service and Parts Specials to Help During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The global outbreak of COVID-19, or coronavirus, continues to evolve and disrupt many aspects of our daily lives. During these difficult and uncertain times, we want to remind you that...
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Customer Spotlight: Hirsch Pipe & Supply
Hirsch Pipe & Supply is a leading wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies with twenty stores in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego County. The company was founded in 1933 on the principle that superior service makes the difference. Along...
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How California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Can Bolster Your Budget
It’s a very different environment today than it was just a few weeks ago. The Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has many businesses worried about finances, the future, or, most likely, both. Thinking...
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A Message to Our Valued Customers and Partners During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Dear Valued Customers and Partners, The evolving situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has all our attention. Toyota Material Handling Solutions (TMHS) is open and focused on continuing to serve...
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All You Need to Know About Lithium-Ion Batteries
If you’ve noticed the recent buzz around lithium-ion batteries, there’s a reason for it. The small rechargeable batteries are used in consumer products and electric vehicles and are becoming popular in...
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How to Tell When it’s Time to Service Your Forklift
It's always a good idea to keep a regular service schedule for your forklift fleet, but we all fall behind or forget occasionally. When it comes to keeping forklifts safe...
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Forklift Tires: What You Need To Know
Just like an automobile, tires have a significant impact on the safety and performance of a forklift. It’s critical to be aware of your options, what you need for your...
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Common Questions About Forklift Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to make sure we all work in safe and healthful conditions. There are significant consequences and fines for breaking OSHA’s rules, so...
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Electric vs. IC Forklifts: Pros and Cons
Experts at Toyota Forklifts often share their knowledge through in-depth whitepapers. Toyota’s nine-page white paper, Forklift Decisions and Responding to the Electric Trend, written in partnership with New Equipment Digest, examines the factors...
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Can Ergonomics Help You Save Money?
Products made with the latest state-of-the-art ergonomic features are great for your employees. However, you might not realize they can also be great for your finances, too. Read on to learn how certain ergonomic...
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How to Tell If You Need a New Forklift
Forklifts are the workhorses of the material handling industry. A quality forklift lasts a long time, but unfortunately, they don’t last forever. Most business owners want to get the most...
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How 360 Support Helps Unplanned Downtime
If you’re in the manufacturing or distribution industry, you probably know that unplanned downtime is one of the worst things that can happen to a business. It often means productivity comes to a standstill. Nothing is being produced, packaged, or moved, but your overhead expenses...
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Problem-Solving Guides from Material Handling Experts
If you’re a Supply Chain Management Professional, you’ve probably got one thing on your mind: how to get products to market quickly and cost-effectively. Your job is hard. Toyota’s experts...
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Customer Spotlight: G.E. Forwarders
Shipping containers are the standard vessel to transfer goods by road, rail, and sea. They've been around for a long time and haven't changed much over the years for three...
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Buying an Electric Forklift? Consider Toyota First
There are a lot of forklift brands, so how do you determine which one is best for your business and your forklift operators? There are many reasons to consider Toyota,...
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Why You Need a Workplace Safety Program
Workplace safety and forklift training mean developing processes to eliminate personal injuries in the workplace. A well-thought-out safety program includes many components like identifying hazards, evaluating workplace safety policies, and regularly...
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Finding the Bright Side of Automation
Automation is a hot topic. More and more companies are turning to robotics and technology to automate processes to increase efficiency and create safer working environments. So, what exactly is...
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Safety: Protect Your Employees and Your Bottom Line
Every company has a moral and legal obligation to keep their workers safe. Many companies have an ongoing safety program, but some companies don't make safety a priority. Especially when...
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Can Automation Help Create Safer, More Engaged Employees?
Automation is getting a lot of attention lately. We are fascinated with the rise of self-driving cars and robots delivering packages right to our homes. Plant and warehouse managers who...
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