Bennett Material Handling

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Hauling heavy equipment not always easy … or successful

Signs Your Forklift Should Retire

Understanding when to retire your old forklift can help you avoid unexpected events. When it's time to find a replacement forklift, turn to Toyota Forklifts.

When to Choose a Forklift Rental Versus a Purchase

An increase in production may require additional forklifts. Answer 5 questions to determine when to choose a forklift rental versus purchase.

Looking for a Forklift Rental or Lease?

6 Things Everyone Knows about Forklift Rentals That You Don't

Are forklift rentals a tool that your business could use? Forklift rentals can provide you with reliable, safe and efficient equipment in times of high demand, when your own equipment needs maintenance or when a special need has presented itself.

Should You Buy or Rent Contractor’s Equipment?

You have a job to complete, but only own part of the equipment to get it done. For many contractors, including construction companies and landscapers, it makes sense to rent the rest of your equipment, particularly if it’s not a regularly used piece. Rental businesses give contractors access to the latest technologies, offer more flexibility...

Achieve complete plant status at a glance with Libra Drum Controls

Command Alkon, the global leader in comprehensive supply chain technology solutions for heavy building materials suppliers, haulers, and buyers, introduces Libra Drum to capture real-time visibility and control for blending and total plant automation. With Libra Drum, a fully graphic operator interface eases […]

Improve transportation efficiency and jobsite visibility with Ruckit Field

Command Alkon, the global leader in comprehensive supply chain technology solutions for heavy building materials suppliers, haulers, and buyers, is proud to deliver Ruckit Field, a new mobile experience to support bulk material suppliers, haulers, and buyers in lowering costs and optimizing truck […]

Lower Costs for eTickets

Transportation agencies are increasingly looking for time-and-life-saving technologies to help lower costs and reduce accidents on US roadways. Technology, such as vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication for collision avoidance, work zone intrusion detection systems, and using social media to crowd source traffic incidents and issues […]

How to choose material handling equipment for your warehouse

Material handling equipment in a warehouse is charged with transporting loads and connecting the different areas and logistics operations. There are various types of material handling equipment, so choosing the right one is critical when it comes to maximizing supply chain efficiency.

Common Ground Alliance and Gold Shovel Association to establish Damage Prevention Institute

Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines, people who dig near them and their communities, and the Gold Shovel Association (GSA), a nonprofit association focused on continuously improving safety by providing meaningful damage prevention certifications and standardized performance […]

Material Handling Business Trends: Technology

MHEDA has identified business trends that are likely to affect technology in the future of the...

When Was The Forklift Invented

You know forklifts are incredibly important, but do you know where they originated? Find it all here!

The Benefits of Material Testing with Cyclonaire

There are many factors to consider as you design, develop and test a pneumatic conveying system to move your dry bulk goods. On site, a system failure can be expensive and even disastrous. But in a controlled environment, failures can actually give you an advantage. That's why a full-scale testing facility is the intelligent choice for guidance on pneumatic conveying systems<br>Our new eBook, "The Benefits…

Automated Guided Vehicles Make Materials Management Easier

Learn more about automated guided vehicles (AGV) and how these technological innovations streamline factory processes in this article.

8 Signs You Need to Repair (or Replace)…

Like forklifts, rack &amp; shelving can wear out over time. If you see any of these 8 signs, your rack needs repair or replacement.

How to Efficiently Stack Wide Loads in Narrow Aisles

Whether you're handling bundles of lumber, steel, or other wide loads, you'll likely find yourself struggling to maneuver them using traditional material handling equipment. Toyota's Multidirectional Reach Truck is designed to handle these heavy loads easily and efficiently. See how this lift can help your operation.