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February 17, 2026

Should I Choose a Manual, Automatic or Hybrid Forklift?

A forklift’s internal design significantly affects its efficiency, safety, costs and environmental impact in different situations. Choosing between a manual, automatic and hybrid forklift is…

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November 7, 2022

How to Become a Forklift Operator in Canada  

Forklifts are essential equipment at warehouses, factories and other material handling job sites throughout Canada. Running a forklift requires skill…
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October 27, 2022

9 Tips for Preparing Your Forklift Fleet for Winter

Your business’s material handling work doesn’t stop when the winter season arrives. If you depend on forklifts in your daily…
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October 11, 2022

What Are The Different Types of Forklifts?   

Forklifts, also known as lift trucks, are necessary piece of equipment that boost your warehouse or job site productivity by…
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May 10, 2022

Stand-Up Counterbalance Forklifts: How To Improve Warehouse Efficiency

Ever thought about how long it takes one to get on and off a sit-down counterbalance forklift? Step onto the…
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March 21, 2022

The Benefits Of Reach Truck Forklifts

Due to the increasing warehouse rents in North America over the past few years, retailers and owners are looking to…
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February 17, 2022

The Yale® End Rider

Learn about the evolution of one of our best-selling products over the span of 50 years and how our new…
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November 15, 2021

How Many Forklifts Do I Need For My Warehouse?

Deciding how many forklifts you need for your warehouse depends on several factors. The inventory you store, your company procedures…
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October 29, 2021

Top 10 Forklift Safety Tips

Forklifts are an essential component of any successful warehouse or distribution operation. Lifts can quickly move heavy boxes, pallets and…
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August 28, 2018

Yale Vision Case Study

The Power of Data Case Study: Tier 1 Automotive Company A Tier-1 Supplier of Automotive exterior components whose forklift application…
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July 18, 2018

Welcome to our New Website

Welcome to our new site! Learn more about Alta Material Handling via our newsletter. At Alta Material Handling, we pride…
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