Making Manufacturing More Profitable

Posted on: 14 August 2017

As a business owner, you will have a lot to do and a lot of risks that you might take on a daily basis. However, you will want to reduce your work load, your stress levels, and your liability when you can, especially when it comes to the use of cranes. These are large and dangerous machines so it is vital that you take a few moments to consider how you may benefit from hiring a crane operating service instead of having some of your employees use the crane.
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Posted on: 25 July 2017

Steel is utilized in a variety of industries, and companies need to ensure that they can obtain the steel supplies that they need in order to stay on schedule and keep up with day-to-day responsibilities. If you are in charge of ordering steel supplies for your company, it is essential to work with the right steel supplier, like Eastern Steel Corporation. Use the following tips to help choose the best steel supplier for your company:
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Posted on: 10 May 2017

If you just opened a business that requires you to have a warehouse on the property to keep inventory safe, you are likely to be in search for the right containers to keep these items protected and easy to access. There are several different types of containers available for warehouse use, making it necessary for you to do an evaluation of the items you will be storing to determine which would work best for your specific needs.
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Posted on: 11 April 2017

Whether your facility uses new or used forklift batteries, it's crucial for safety to be first and foremost when it comes to recharging forklift batteries. Rechargeable forklift batteries are heavy, contain sulfuric acid, and produce hydrogen. Here are several safety features every forklift battery recharging station should have.  Protect against muscle strains  While your employees may have the strength it takes to lift batteries out of forklifts and place them in the recharging station, it's a good idea to have lifting beams, hoists, conveyor systems, and other material handling equipment to properly lift the batteries out and place them appropriately without running the risk of straining their backs and other muscle groups.
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