Electric forklifts continue to gain market share over internal-combustion variants, but the industry is still looking for the next generation of battery power. And while electric forklifts are clearly the material-handling mainstay of the future, batteries remain happily in the present. Newer motive-power technologies — notably lithium ion and hydrogen fuel cells — are available, but they haven’t yet taken… Continue Reading
During the course of a long, complex electrical installation, the fastest, easiest way to store tools and building materials is to pile them up on the floor. It may be messy, but you can’t argue with the efficiency…or can you? In fact, stacks of conduit, connectors, circuit breakers, light fixtures, and other electrical products may do more harm than you… Continue Reading
June 17, 2019 — St. Louis, MO — BHS, Inc., a leading provider of material handling equipment, recently promoted internal employee Ken Cooley to the role of Dealer Development Manager. Cooley ascends to the leadership position with two years of Inside Sales experience within BHS, Inc. He joined the company as an Inside Sales Account Manager in 2017. Cooley first represented the Eastern region of the U.S., supporting dealers and providing resources on every aspect of the BHS dealer-support system, including product inquiries, quotes, application information, and right-sizing assistance on all BHS equipment. Cooley shifted from the Eastern region to the Western during his tenure, developing valuable relationships on both coasts. “As Dealer Development Manager, Ken will travel regularly, meeting… Continue Reading
For retailers, nothing’s quite as important as efficiency. However, when trying to improve productivity, retailers often focus on improving training and sales tech — without considering the obvious impact that high-quality material handling containers can have on their bottom line. Material handling containers are essentially a much-needed upgrade to cardboard boxes, plastic bags, and other holdovers from the pre-digital era…. Continue Reading
June 11, 2019 is the sixth annual National Forklift Safety Day. The Industrial Truck Association, the top trade organization for lift truck manufacturers, organizes this yearly industry event. The stated goal is to bring together forklift manufacturers, dealers, end users, and government regulators to raise awareness of crucial safety issues surrounding the use of forklifts. After all, everyone involved in… Continue Reading
June 4, 2019 — St. Louis, MO — BHS, Inc., a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment for the electrical industry, recently released a new type of spooling and reeling machine that significantly cuts time and labor costs for cable, wire, and flexible material distribution. The Spool Winding Trolley (SWT) differs from most respooling machines in that it fills distribution reels directly, without removing them from existing jack stands. Adjustable-height roller arms terminate in an overhead rim drive system that spins take-up reels wherever they stand. “Traditionally, respooling a cut-to-length order of cable was a multi-step process,” said Melissa Bowen of BHS Marketing. “You had to take the delivery reel off the jack stand, remove the shaft, somehow get it… Continue Reading
