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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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. …