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3 Nov

Doosan: Innovation, Convenience & Comfort

KMH is a proud dealer of all Doosan equipment – Doosan offers top class equipment based on environmentally-friendly products with low gas emission and noise and vibration.

With over 120 years of business experience, Doosan is driving innovation in 38 countries. Doosan is made up of two Korean words. ‘Doo’ means a unit of grain, while ‘San’ means a mountain. Together, they mean ‘little grains that can build a mighty mountain’, suggesting that great things can be achieved when even the tiniest forces join together in a unified effort. The name represents the mission to harness the efforts of every individual to keep progressing until we reach our goal.

Doosan produces over 100 models of forklifts including engine and electric forklift trucks, reach trucks and warehouse equipment, covering most of material handling equipment range. All of our products are focused on reliability, operator convenience and comfort as well as powerful performance, enhancing performance and profitability.

Doosan Sit-down Electric Trucks

Doosan Sit-down Electric Forklifts are Compact forklifts that provide the best combination of performance, efficiency, and value on the market. Doosan’s AC Drive and Hydraulic technology on this family of trucks enhances your investment in equipment, personnel, and efficiency.

Doosan Walkie Pallet Trucks

Doosan Walkie Pallet Trucks are highly efficient and reliable forklifts with productivity enhanced features. Doosan’s BW-7 Series is packaged to take on loads from 3,300 lbs. to 6,500 lbs. and come equipped with some of the greatest standard features available in the forklift industry to date.

Doosan IC Cushion Forklifts

Doosan Cushion Tire Lift Trucks offer the ultimate combination of power and performance, reliability, operator comfort, and economy. This series of trucks provides a well balanced mix of enhanced technology, operator comfort refinements, performance efficiencies and serviceability advances which will help to increase productivity and lower your operating costs.

Doosan Pneumatic Forklifts

Doosan Pneumatic Lift Trucks are robust and durable forklifts to handle the toughest tasks in the most demanding of applications with speed, power, and efficiency. These trucks offer the ultimate combination of power and performance, reliability, operator comfort, and economy.

Doosan Hand Pallet Trucks

Meet Doosan’s NEW HPT28, our durable 5,500 lb capacity unit developed to meet your warehousing needs. Highly efficient and reliable forklifts with productivity enhanced features.

If you’re interested in additional information on any of the Doosan Forklift Series and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

26 Oct

Get The Reach & Reliable Performance You Need To Get The Job Done

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Video Articulating Boom, Genie, Scissor Lift

There is a reason most of the world’s largest retailers chose Genie lifts. Genie offer a complete selection of lifts from manually operated to electric models with capacity and safety features that go from high-volume warehouse to city-center retail. Genie is one of the world’s biggest names in access platforms because of their quality of machines and with over 40 years of experience in the industry. Genie has an incredible product range which caters for the mass needs of construction businesses and workers that operate these machines.

They’re productive and efficient, allowing maximum workspace for larger loads and more workers. Genie rough terrain scissor lifts also enhance productivity by providing exceptional traction, speed and gradeability.

There Are Many Advantages:

Easily maneuverable
Reliable
More than one person can stand on the access platform
Capable of working at up to 12 meters
Scissor Lifts

Scissor Lifts

The ever-expanding line of Genie electric and rough terrain scissor lifts offers you unmatched performance and versatility — boosting work site productivity. Genie electric scissor lifts are exceptionally mobile, letting you maneuver in tight worksites.

Articulating Boom

Electric, bi-energy or engine-powered — for indoor, outdoor or rough terrain applications — there’s a Genie lift for every job. Genie articulating Z-booms provide the ultimate in versatility with up, out and over positioning capabilities for hard-to-access work areas.

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If you’re interested in additional information on any Genie Lifts or products and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

30 Sep

“Always Up” – Autocar Xspotter

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News Autocar, XSpotter, Yard Truck

“Always Up®” isn’t just some fancy promise – it’s a state of mind. It’s what you want. It’s what we live. Who’s up first in the mornings? The sun. The early birds. The hardest workers. And the hardest working trucks.”

First In Safety

From powertrain performance, to cab safety and durability, to interior ergonomics, to cab suspension design, Autocar continues to lead the way!

Offering the best turning radius is just the beginning. We keep your operators safe with our unmatched 360 degree visibility, huge pantographic windshield wipers, largest rear door entry/exit, aggressive foot grip surfaces, heavy duty stout cab frame, well positioned grab handles inside and out, and Autocar’s “safety hook system” which eliminates moving semi-trailer drops.

Extra-large foot grips on the walking surfaces and large, highly visible grab handles strategically placed around the cab, and large cab doors designed for today’s largest operators. Smart ergonomics, safer ingress/egress, and more to let your operators focus on the job.

Comfort

Exclusive four-point premium cab air suspension which works in combination with our advanced 14K heavy duty spring and gas shocks, to protect your operator from neck and back discomfort.

Deluxe Cab Space

Smart ergonomics, safer ingress/egress, and more to let your operators focus on the job. Premium climate control.

Designed For Productivity

Made for getting the job done fast, right, safe – huge operator space to get in and out comfortably, the tallest and widest door openings, more glass and fewer blind spots, premium cab suspension system, extra powerful AC system, easy effort steering, the tightest turning radius, and more.

Yard Truck Advantages

1) Yard trucks are smaller units which are more maneuverable & agile (116″ wheelbase)
2) Yard trucks use 160-220 hp engines, making them much more fuel efficient
3) The yard trucks hydraulic fifth wheel saves time – no cranking trailer dolly wheels
4) Yard trucks use automatic transmissions, saving clutch related maintenance
5) Time savings for hook and unhook procedures are about 3:1 compared w/ road tractor

Interested in more information or quote on a Yard Truck? Call us today 888-564-7978 or please use the form below to set up a free Operational Audit so we can start helping you maximize your efficiency.

8 Sep

5 Simple Conveyor Application Rules for Optimal Performance

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News Conveyor, Material Handling

When considering new solutions for material handling challenges, there can be an overwhelming number of options and potential vendors, technologies, or equipment types. Finding the right solution for your specific needs is imperative to achieve optimal performance.

Before investing in a solution, decision makers need to understand the ins and outs of their current system, establish clear goals, and communicate budget considerations.

Let’s take a deeper look at the areas warehouses and distribution centers need to examine in order to ensure implementation of the best conveyor application:

Define Your Load

When it comes to specifying the right conveyor, the devil is in the details – finding the right solution means defining the load. These questions must be answered:

Size and weight of conveyed product(s)
If the product is bagged or boxed, what is the product contained within the bag/box? Are they uniform?
Is the product evenly distributed within the transport container?
What is the color of the packaging of the carrying container? (Some devices, like barcode scanners or vision systems, can’t read certain materials.)
Is the product solid or liquid?
Are you using totes? Do they need bar codes or RFID tags? If you are handling multiple products, what are the smallest and largest products that will be conveyed?

Knowing your particular load (or load mix) helps narrow in on the optimal choice for a conveyor application.

Communicate Your Expectations

Conveyors shouldn’t be considered an equipment purchase. They’re an investment in business performance. This should be defined in advance and thoroughly understood by all parties. “What does this system do for my business” should be the first question, and the true north of any conveyor project. Defining and then communicating those expectations and key performance indicators is vital. Every decision and design consideration should be run through this filter.

Be sure to understand the baseline ROI and operational improvement goals. Some goals to consider:

Improve speed from production to shipping
Add floor space by utilizing overhead space and/or increasing handling efficiency
Increase storage capacity
Reduce labor costs
Improve safety and workplace ergonomics
Reduce maintenance costs
Implement technology to help optimize systems
Reduce energy costs

Keep in mind, specific (and realistic) goals should be attached to these areas where applicable.

Consider the Location

Where the conveyors will be installed can make a difference in whether or not it will perform to its optimal capacity. Discussion of all possible scenarios – including worst-case – should be thoughtfully considered in order to implement a safe and effective conveying solution.

Do you operate in a dirty or dusty environment?
Is there a possibility of oil, water, or liquid spray or spillage on the product being conveyed or on the conveyor itself?
What work happens around the conveying equipment – is there a busy workforce, forklift traffic, etc.?
What machinery and storage areas does the conveyor interact with?
Will the conveyor be installed overhead? How will that affect product flow, safety and other considerations?
How is the temperature controlled within the work space? Conveyors behave differently at very high or very low temperatures.

Asking these questions will determine if any sort of specialized construction is necessary to ensure performance.

Be Clear on a Timeline

This is often a final consideration in the bid process but it should be central to the discussion from the start. It’s often easier to determine a timeline for completion of an entire project, then work backwards to ensure each piece has ample time to be completed.

Be sure to make allowances for weather-related setbacks or construction delays. Most importantly, communicate these deadlines to involved parties.

Develop a Plan of Action Post-Installation

The work doesn’t end once a new conveyor system is up and running; in fact, it’s only begun. Creating a plan to train employees, communicate safety rules, monitor performance, and perform regular preventative maintenance is essential to a successful implementation.

Posted by Scott Stone – Hytrol

If you’re interested in additional information on any conveyor project or products and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

1 Sep

JCB’s Side-Entry Skid Steer… It’s Just Common Sense

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Video Compact Track Loader, JCB, Skid Steer

JCB’s side-entry skid steer and compact track loader design allows operators to safely enter the machine, just as they would any other piece of equipment. So, why buy a front entry model that requires you to climb over an attachment to get into and out of the machine. See JCB’s common sense, side-entry skid.

This innovative engineered machine ensures that our skid steer:

Is the World’s safest skid steer loader.
With 270^ovisibilty, is 60% better than the competition.
Has a cab size 46% larger than the average competition on a small platform.
Based off of the SAE Service Audit scores, has 24% better serviceability on large platforms, 21% on small platforms.
Is the most efficient skid steer on the market, with up to 16% better fuel consumption.

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If you’re interested in additional information on Skid Steers and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

19 Aug

RFID – The Smart Phone of Operation

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News RFID, Warehouse Management Software, Warehouse Management System, WMS

Warehouse Management Software controls many aspects of warehouse operations, from receiving and storing items to retrieving and shipping them. You can design your warehouse to make the most of your available space, your employees’ time, and the unique storage requirements of the goods that you stock. You can structure your warehouse in almost limitless detail, so you can know exactly where everything is and the exact quantity you have on hand. This allows you to maintain a continuous flow of goods and gives you the competitive edge in delivering goods to your customers quickly and efficiently.

Accuracy & Speed

With User-defined rules for stock movement and parameters for items and locations to control stock movement you have complete control over fixed and random locations for more efficient stock movement. This gives you the ability to review warehouse contents using multiple levels of detail. You can audit trail reporting of inventory movement, create a logical model of your warehouse, too.

Being able to generate an audit trail of reports for each stock movement helps you sequence your employees’ trips through the warehouse to maximize their productivity and with the ease of using it just like your smart phone you can confirm stock movement with minimal data-entry keystrokes.

First In First Out…

picking you can move your oldest inventory first using date-of-receipt tags and expiration date codes.

Units of Measure…

allow you to choose locations according to the item’s unit of measure to ensure the best fit and maximization of your available warehouse space. You can also allow the system to combine or break down units of measure to speed up inventory movement or maximize utilization of locations.

Automatic Replenishment…

of locations enable the system to monitor every location in your warehouse and can trigger stock movements to replenish your picking locations automatically when you deplete stock quantities to a point that you define.

Item Ledger…

gives you a history of all inventory movements.

Inclusion Rules…

pull up the order types (sales, purchase, and so on) and the order statuses that the system processes.

The abilities are nearly endless, we can add new functionality as your needs and business practices evolve. Call to talk with us 888-564-7978 about your ideas regarding RFID and how we can help you revolutionize your operation.

11 Aug

Light Up The Night!

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News DC Solar, Energy, Mobile Generators, Mobile Light Towers, Solar

Light – anytime, anywhere, for as long as you need it, regardless of the weather.

From emergency preparedness/relief, events, entertainment, agriculture and construction wherever you need us to light up the night, our line of the Solar generators meets the off-grid power needs to insure light anytime, anywhere, for as long as you need it, regardless of the weather. The most cost-effective, environmentally friendly and durable outdoor lighting systems available.

This is the best way for you to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness in your operations, while minimizing costs and any negative impact to the environment (carbon emissions, noise & light pollution). You get the best return-on-investment, bar none.

The Solar Eclipse all-solar product line requires no fuel and is completely noise and emissions free. Each generator is equipped with a battery backup for an uninterruptable power supply. The total cost to lease a solar generator or light tower is far less than its diesel equivalent as there is no fuel costs associated with solar.

Solar stores extra energy and supplies it only when it’s needed. Diesel continuously consumes fuel and produces constant energy regardless of load – therefore most energy is wasted.

MOBILE LIGHT TOWERS

Capable of running 24 hours/day – with or without sun.
Provides coverage area of up to 6 acres.
Easy to set up and deploy – typically in less than 5 minutes.
Enhances security with video surveillance.

MOBILE GENERATORS

Custom designed for rapid deployment and minimum maintenance.
Capable of being setup by a single adult in less than 5 minutes.
Designed for on and off-road conditions.
Noise- and emissions-free.

KMH is committed to environmentally friendly energy solutions that outperform the competition. Contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978 to learn how you can invest in your Solar future and utilize these state of the art resources for your company.

4 Aug

Work In Tight Spaces With Ease

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Video Bendi, Flexi, Narrow Aisle Forklift

Leveraging your floor and ceiling space has never been easier than with Bendi and Flexi forklifts. These lifts are versatile, very narrow aisle forklift trucks that can both work in tight spaces and also load trailers. Ergonomics and economics meet in the middle with these well designed, indoor/outdoor lifts.

The Bendi allows operators to move safely into tight spots that others can’t reach. Their true 180° steering and front-end articulation, plus patented rear-wheel drive system offer unequalled stability, traction, and control, even in full turn positions. The Bendi can also work in bulk storage and congested manufacturing areas, push-back, double-deep rack and drive-in rack systems, rail cars, and outdoors.

The Flexi model helps you increase storage capacity & reduce cost. The Flexi is a conventionally styled forklift that is easy to drive, and that works in about half the aisle of a conventional forklift. The Flexi is designed to operate in an aisle as narrow as 3’ plus the depth of the pallet. It is capable of picking both sides of the aisle from either direction and can actually leave the aisle to unload trucks at the dock.

So if you have got some tight spaces in your warehouse these lifts are a perfect fit for your operation.

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If you’re interested in additional information on the Narrow Aisle Lift Trucks and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

28 Jul

Maximize Your Available Space With A Simple Rack System

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News Cantilever Rack, Drive-In and Drive-Through Racks, Pallet Flow Racks, Pallet Racks, Racking, Selective Pallet Racks

Every warehouse has different needs and fulfillment processes based on their product and end customer. Depending on your type of inventory and order flow, there are multiple racking options to fit your specific needs. Is your warehouse fraught with non-standard products that are over-length, bulky, and creating chaos on your storage floor? You can maximize your available space with a simple rack system.

Whether you need upright frames for vertical storage or load beams to store heavy cargo, machinery and other weighted objects KMH has you covered. Your warehouse operation is only as profitable as your ability to fulfill orders efficiently. We have what you need, and will present you with all your available options to increase your ROI.

Forklift Access

We can help you choose the perfect rack for your forklift fleet and employee productivity needs. You aisle width is extremely important when considering how to access your products via forklift.

Level Up

We help you design the perfect ways to add extensions to existing uprights or buy taller uprights to make maximum use of available clear height. Extensions can be bolted onto existing frames to provide as much height as is necessary. Mezzanines can provide space for dense shelving necessary for slow movers.

Move Beam Levels and Change Pallet Profiles

Attention to pallet dimensions can allow some facilities to position beam levels so that no more than 4-6” is wasted for pallet lift-off. Often an entire additional beam level of storage can be created by reducing wasted beam spacing.

Make It Narrow

Dramatic increases in pallets stored per cubic foot can be achieved by converting to Narrow Aisle stand-up trucks. You can even go as efficient as Very Narrow Aisle equipment that uses roughly 60” aisles. We help you space out your operation so it is lean and clean.

Slow Mover Solutions

Carton, or case flow rack, pick modules and horizontal carousels also offer high density piece picking alternatives. Stack-racks may help reduce the footprint of bulky items. Deep reach, push-back, drive-in and pallet flow systems all increase storage density. Slow movers, seasonal products, multiple pallets per SKU items, etc. all are great places to start looking for storage alternatives. Other high density options include Mobile Aisle systems, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Mini-Load systems. Vertical storage options include Vertical Lifts, also called Shuttles, and Vertical Carousels.

Even in a small warehouse slotting to reduce wasted travel time can have a big impact in storage and retrieval time. Remember that often the most expensive part of picking an order is the labor to pick it.

Keeping your ROI at maximum can be accomplished with ease and our 40 years of experience. Call us today 888-564-7978 or please use the form below to set up a free Operation Audit so we can start helping you maximize your efficiency.

19 Jul

Backsaver Lite Lifts

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Video Backsaver Lift, Lift Tables, Southworth

LS Series Backsaver® Lifts

Southworth Backsaver® Lifts are extremely rugged and reliable machines. Thousands of Backsaver Lifts are in use throughout the United States for machine feeding, work positioning, assembly, order picking, pallet loading, and a wide range of other applications. They are available in many basic sizes and capacities to lift and position loads up to 6,000 lbs and heights to 56″. The wide range of power options, controls, tabletops, and base configurations that can be specified for each of the many basic sizes gives the user an almost unlimited choice of variations.

Backsaver Lite Lifts

These industrial grade lift tables are specifically designed for those applications involving lighter loads of up to 1,500 lbs. They are available in four standard configurations: Stationary, Compact with high lift and small footprint, Portable with easy rolling casters, and Powered Portable with battery powered drive.

Lift Table Brochure

This brochure shows you in depth the different lift tables we offer along with specifications for our different models. Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Light Capacity, Dock, Manual, & many more lift tables.

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If you’re interested in additional information on the LS Series Lifts and or would like to request a quote, please use the form below to submit your request or contact your local KMH Representative at 888-564-7978.

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