April 2011 MANUFACTURING REPORT PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS

April 2011 Manufacturing ISM Report On Business PMI at 60.4% AUTOMATION WILL SEPARATE THE WINNERS VS. LOSERS IN THIS ECONOMY… The economy is growing, but a “hick-up” in April’s numbers due to increased material and energy costs will have an impact on organizations ability to profit from the increased activities. As the report notes, “Plastic …

Los Angeles Forklifts

If you live and work in Southern California and in particular in the Los Angeles area and you need a forklift for your business, you will find you have many choices. Most of the major manufacturers have dealerships in Los Angeles You have a choice of Hyundai Forklift, Toyota forklift, Nissan Forklift, Komatsu Forklift, Yale, …

Forklift Leases Explained

Looking for information on leasing a forklift? The different types of forklift leases are explained here. What is a fair market value lease? A full payout lease? A full service lease? An operating lease? These and other questions about forklift leasing are answered here.

Forklift Life Expectancy

How many years will my forklift last? How old will a forklift get before it needs to be retired and replaced? What helps a lift truck last longer? What shortens a fork truck’s life? How do I calculate a lift trucks’ total cost of ownership? What is the benchmark for maintenance and repair costs on a forklift? How many hours will a forklift run for before needing to be replaced? Can an electric forklift operate outside?