When Pallet Racks Take a Hit: Why Repair and Replacement Matter in Your Warehouse
Pallet racking systems do far more than hold inventory — they support the daily rhythm of warehouse operations, from picking and replenishment to forklift traffic and material flow. Over time, though, even well-designed racking systems can suffer damage from constant use, shifting storage needs, and everyday wear. When that damage goes unnoticed or unaddressed, it…
2025 Forklift Trends: The Future of Forklift Technology
Forklifts have been around a long time. For example, Hyster and Yale, two brands Eastern Lift Truck Co. represents, have been at the vanguard of lift truck innovation for one hundred years, helping improve the efficiency and productivity of warehouse and other material handling operations around the world. In recent years the forklift market has…
How to Optimize Loading Dock Efficiency
Loading docks are crucial to warehousing operations. They facilitate the loading and unloading of materials and products and play an important role in creating an efficient flow through the warehouse. However, loading docks have inherent challenges that can impede operations and even threaten worker safety. Optimizing these spaces with the right equipment and technology, along…
Tips for Selecting the Right Pallet Rack for Your Warehouse
A quality pallet racking system can enhance your warehouse’s operational efficiency and space utilization. Many key factors impact the best option for your unique layout and processes. You will need to be thoughtful about your decision to ensure you choose the ideal configuration to match the needs of your facility and enhance daily workflows. Below…
Pallet Racking Basics
Which Type of Pallet Racking is Best for My Warehouse? There are a number of different types of pallet racking systems available today. Even seasoned warehouse operators may be challenged to fully-understand the features and benefits, positives, and negatives of each type of racking. In this blog post, we hope to provide helpful information on…
Tips for Warehouse Layout Efficiency
Warehouse layouts significantly impact operational efficiency. Proper layouts provide safer spaces for workers and allow seamless equipment options. Having an organized facility can also lead to boosted customer satisfaction and maximized revenue. Creating a new warehouse layout can seem challenging, but the right tips can make the process easier and ensure you maximize your space…
Budget Considerations When Selecting an AMR Solution
Autonomous material movement technologies, specifically autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), have gained popularity as the answer to labor shortages, supply chain disruption and employee safety concerns in manufacturing facilities around the world. As you research options, you will want to understand what technologies are available, how they differ, and the related costs, to implement them. Every…
Benefits of Material Handling Equipment Solutions
Warehouses and distribution centers are busy work environments that require a steadfast focus on efficient layout and workflow to optimize productivity and remain competitive in their market. Thankfully, forward-thinking facility operators have a variety of material handling equipment and design solutions at their disposal to improve dock-to-stock cycle times and order-picking capacity, reduce product damage,…
Materials Handling & Storage Glossary: The Changing Pallet Market
Not all pallets are made of wood.
Changing Your Warehouse Rack Layout
Shifting consumer habits and labor shortages are forcing many companies to change how they operate and use their warehousing and manufacturing spaces.
ELT Warehouse Products Group Offers Dependable Warehouse Project Management
With the economy ramping up, many companies are looking to keep up by increasing warehouse space, adding new material handling equipment, or implementing automation projects, etc.
ELT Systems Group offers Expert Consultation
The ELT Systems Group along with the experts at Eastern Lift Truck can offer you decades of experience with material handling equipment and solutions.
