Transporting heavy machinery to another part of the world often requires shipping overseas. The nature of this form of transportation makes your equipment vulnerable to damage from the saltwater. Rust prevention is vital when shipping machinery and equipment overseas. Whether you’re relocating your plant or simply moving a single piece of machinery, the receiver won’t …
Keeping Yourself Safe Around Heavy Equipment
Workplace safety is the responsibility of everyone — from the business owner down to the rank-and-file employees. Heavy equipment accidents can result in severe injuries and fatalities. According to a 2016 report, struck-by accidents make up for 13% of all workplace fatalities in Ontario in the last decade. A significant portion of that is the …
How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Plant Relocation
Relocating your manufacturing plant is more complicated than simply moving an office. You have heavy machinery and equipment that requires intense planning and preparation. There are technicians, engineers, and other employees that need to assist with the move so customers still receive their orders on time — not to mention the workflow that can get …
Safety Reminders for Operating Forklifts
Forklifts are among the most useful vehicles in any industrial workplace. However, to prevent life-threatening accidents, trained and experienced operators must use them with utmost caution. The Occupational Health and Safety Council of Ontario reports that 700 forklift-related incidents happen across different workplaces in Ontario every year. Most of these accidents involve people being run …
Things to Consider When Renting a Forklift Truck
With the expansion of your business, you will eventually consider acquiring tools and equipment that will make your operations more efficient. When it comes to moving and transporting heavy loads, getting a forklift truck is essential for this purpose. Purchasing the latest forklift that suits the demands of your business is a great choice, but …
Why You Should Consider a Career in Machinery & Equipment
The machinery and equipment industry is one of the most promising for future growth. Heavy machinery is continuously being shipped back and forth between continents. Some businesses need their equipment transported to sites in the USA, others around the globe. To successfully move their machinery from one location to another, we need dedicated, trained, and …
Tips to Protect Heavy Equipment in Storage
Heavy equipment may look sturdy and impregnable, but each unit is composed of a myriad of sensitive parts that need no small amount of care. Storing heavy machinery requires some preparation to prevent it from getting damaged. Different climate conditions can harm equipment. Cold weather can cause: Vital car fluids (e.g. radiator, transmission, brakes, engine, …
How to Safely Dispose of Old Machinery
Dealing with industrial equipment when it reaches its end of life is not among the top priorities of a company. Large and unwieldy, it can be challenging to relocate or transport them to another location, much more to dispose of them. Often, they end up at the back of the warehouse — out of sight …
3 Main Warehouse Processes (And How to Improve Them)
Every warehouse follows several processes in handling and managing items. From the time a product reaches the warehouse until its shipment, you should keep an eye out on each process to ensure that the product arrives where it should be. To maximize efficiency throughout the product flow, individual moves within each process should be minimized. …
Shipping Machinery from Canada to the USA
As neighbouring countries, Canada and the United States of America (USA) have established an outstanding economic relationship for many years. This business relationship entices many Canadian exporters to exchange goods and services with the US. Although shipping heavy machinery from Canada to the US may seem complicated at the start, finding a reliable shipping partner …