Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. Blog
Keep up to date on the latest news and announcements from Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. Here we’ll be posting company and employee news, product reviews and announcements, and more. To find specific information, filter posts by clicking on their categories.
TOYOTA FORKLIFT EMISSIONS FAILURE
Six weeks ago, Toyota Materials Handling stunned the industry when it shut down production of most of its internal combustion engine (I.C.E.) forklifts due to a surprising and only recently disclosed failure to obtain 2021 U.S. engine emission certification.
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SELECTIVE PALLET RACKS
Selective Pallet Racks are the most popular and versatile racking for palletized goods.
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WAREHOUSE DESIGN SOLUTIONS
The ELT Systems Group Division offers full turnkey solutions when it comes to warehouse design and automation projects.
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POLARIS GEM ELECTRIC LOW-SPEED VEHICLES (LSV) & SUSTAINABILITY
Eastern Lift Truck Co.’s Commercial Vehicles Division offers a variety of environmentally friendly Polaris GEM low-speed vehicles (LSVs) that will help you meet your sustainability goals, save you money and improve the overall safety of your city or campus.
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NEW WAREHOUSE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Building out a new warehouse, whether it's a greenfield or brownfield site, requires a lot of coordination and planning.
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WAREHOUSE DOORS & LOADING DOCKS ARE A CRITICAL PART OF YOUR OPERATION!
Eastern Lift Truck Co. understands that your loading dock area is a critical part of your operation.
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AUTOMATION AND ISLANDS OF WORK
In both manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, operation teams are constantly looking on how to improve throughput and efficiency of how materials move throughout their building.
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PALLET RACK COMPONENTRY
Pallet racking has been around for many years. In the early 1900s, when forklifts were first introduced, businesses quickly realized they could gain more valuable storage space by expanding vertically (as opposed to extending their building horizontally) and place products and materials in racks.
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INTRODUCING THE NEWLY DESIGNED HYSTER AND YALE NARROW AISLE REACH TRUCKS!
The new Hyster and Yale Narrow Aisle Reach Trucks are here and our Sales team would like to introduce you to them.
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SIGNS THAT YOU MAY BE READY FOR AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
It's a new era for warehouse and material handling automation and robotics and that means there are solutions for all different sizes and scope of operations.
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MAFI T 230e NEW ELECTRIC TERMINAL TRACTOR PRESS RELEASE
MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH (MAFI) (Tauberbischofsheim, Germany) has announced the release of its newest product, the T 230e, an electric version of its popular diesel T 230 terminal tractor, a.k.a. yard truck. As MAFI’s distributor, Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. is excited to share this news and introduce you to the new T 230e, which will be available in Spring 2021.
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HOW ELT CAN HELP 3PLS WITH TECHNOLOGY AND EFFICIENCY
How Eastern Lift Truck can help all 3PLs with newer technologies and more powerful material handling equipment. Learn more about automation, fleet management and more.
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9 TIPS FOR SELECTING THE RIGHT INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHER
Hotsy professional washers are only sold through authorized dealers and not at your local stores. Call Eastern Lift Truck Co. so we can help you determine which pressure washer is right for you.
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CONVEYOR AND SORTATION DESIGNS AND UPGRADES
Conveyor and sortation systems have been around for decades but with the passage of time the market has drastically changed, and technology has kept up with it.
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FINDING INEFFICIENCIES IN MATERIAL HANDLING
Our ELT Systems Group of experienced application engineers can design, manage and support all of your warehouse project needs.
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EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. IS YOUR BEST AND RELIABLE SOURCE FOR CERTIFIED USED EQUIPMENT!
Safe and reliable used equipment to match your company's needs.
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EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO. IS NOW AN AUTHORIZED HOTSY AND FACTORY CAT DEALER!
Eastern is now an authorized dealer for Hotsy industrial pressure washers and Factory Cat, battery powered floor cleaners.
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MCCALL HANDLING CO. IS NOW EASTERN LIFT TRUCK CO., INC.
McCall Handling Co. is now Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc.
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GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO ELT SYSTEMS GROUP
ELT Systems Group can assist you with all your Warehouse Solutions. We offer a variety of product offerings. Learn more here.
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MARIOTTI: MANUFACTURER OF SMALLEST ELECTRIC SIT-DOWN RIDER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS!
Mariotti celebrates 100th year in 2020! Learn more about these compact, versatile, yet powerful forklifts!
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Mobile Railcar Movers From Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Our Port, Rail & Intermodal (PRI) Division is an excellent source for new, used and rental mobile railcar movers, as well as related parts, service and training for all makes and models.
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Lithium-Ion batteries are 23% more efficient than lead-acid batteries
Li-ion powered forklifts are becoming more and more popular for their excellent run times and virtually no maintenance requirements.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. Recognized as Yale Dealer of Excellence
Eastern Lift Truck Co. recognized with 19th consecutive Yale Dealer of Excellence Award.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. and Polaris Commercial Announce New Dealer Agreement
Eastern Lift Truck Co. partners with Polaris to distribute and service their full-line of commercial UTV, GEM LSV, and Taylor-Dunn material handling utility vehicles.
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UL Ratings and Industrial Lift Truck Classifications
Find Out If Your Equipment Is UL Approved Within Your Facility
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5 WAYS TO GAIN MORE SPACE
Gain More Space in YOUR Warehouse Without Having To Add On Or Move Out...
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WE HAVE THE FORKLIFT POWER SOLUTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
Not All Power Is The Same...
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Eastern Lift Truck Co.'s Mid-Atlantic Sales and Service Territory
Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. provides material handling sales and service for approximately 100 counties in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Recognized With 18th Consecutive Yale Dealer of Excellence Award
Last week, Yale Materials Handling Corporation recognized its top performing dealers.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. recognized by Hyster Company as a Dealer of Distinction.
Eastern Lift Truck Co. (Eastern Lift) has received the prestigious 2018 Dealer of Distinction Award from Hyster Company, in recognition of sales and service excellence.
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Press Release: New Yale® End Rider Pallet Truck Engineered to Boost Order Picking Productivity, Slash Cost of Operation in Warehouses
Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces the debut of its new end rider pallet truck series, designed to help operations boost labor efficiency and increase throughput in order picking, unloading and other warehouse tasks. The Yale® MPE060-080VH end riders feature a comprehensive lineup of ergonomic, productivity-enhancing and maintenance-friendly features, designed to address the labor challenges and cost pressures facing supply chains.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Appointed Premier North American Distribution and Service Partner for MAFI Equipment
MAFI Transport-Systems GmbH (Tauberbischofsheim, Germany) has signed a dealer agreement with Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc. (Maple Shade, NJ) where Eastern Lift has been appointed as the premier distribution and service partner for MAFI equipment in North America.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Sales Dept To Launch New Instagram Feed @EasternLiftSales
The Sales Team at Eastern Lift Truck Co. will launch a new Instagram feed @EasternLiftSales in mid-January to share images of equipment currently available for retail sale.
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Discover The Benefits of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Material handling dealerships and lift truck manufacturers touting hydrogen fuel cell technology often cite excellent benefits such as zero emissions (for a cleaner environment) and super-fast refueling (3 minutes for fuel cells vs 20 minutes for swapping lead-acid batteries) which equates to more up-time, increased productivity, and a safer work environment.
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Eastern Lift Truck Co. Is Your Source for Rail King Mobile Railcar Movers
Contact Eastern Lift Truck Co.'S Port, Rail & Intermodal Team to learn more about Rail King Mobil Railcar Movers
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Eastern Lift Truck Co., Inc.: Branch in the Spotlight
We want to take a moment to shine a light on one of our newest branches: Piscataway, NJ.
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The Merits of Leasing
Could leasing work for your business? Explore the merits of a lease program with Eastern Lift Truck Co.
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