December 27, 2016
Industrial casters are not all about movement. True – the most important thing a caster does for you is to get what you are moving from Point A to Point B, but what happens when you get to Point B? Usually, you want your caster-borne item to stay there. This is where a brake comes…
December 22, 2016
When most people hear the word ‘furniture,’ one of the first things that come to mind may be an item like a couch or a chair used in the home. In reality furniture is all around us, and can be considered much more than just couches and chairs. In the residential setting, furniture can include…
December 19, 2016
Whether it’s called a pallet hand truck, a pallet jack, or a pallet truck – all commonly used names – this is one of the most useful material handling devices ever created! If you’re shopping for a pallet truck though, you may be overwhelmed by the sheer number of models available. Where should you begin?…
December 15, 2016
When you are looking to find a fleet of material handling equipment for your warehouse or any type of job, whether it’s for one-time use, or for extended periods of time, it’s best to find one distributor that can supply all, not just some of your material-handling needs. Finding a One-Stop Shop Without Additional Fees…
December 12, 2016
Who knew that it even mattered what type of caster you needed depending on the type of floor you have? Well, that’s the kind of privileged world we live in today. Options! There are plenty of them, and when you’re shopping for casters, there are some things to consider if you want to: Get…
December 8, 2016
Many people may not know what a caster is, but when they see it, they may simply define it as a wheel. But a caster is more than just a wheel! In materials handling, as in many other fields, when it comes to looking for a certain product, you have to be very specific in…
December 5, 2016
During the 1800s, many products were shipped in wooden barrels. As the world’s population grew, and industry grew along with it, a transition was made from wooden barrels to steel drums. Many innovations in steel drums occurred during the first half of the 1900s, including straight sides, rolling hoops and fittings on the side or…
December 1, 2016
Warehouse Industry in Miami According to the Pew Research Center, the number of production jobs fell by approximately 475, 000 people in 2007 that resulted in a 29% – 34% decline in the United States. Today, the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that between June 2015 and June 2016, the…
November 28, 2016
If you are managing a large-scale business, chances are you are well acquainted with the manufacturing and distribution process. However, there are some business-owners who may not fully understand what all of that entails. Operating a warehouse distribution center is an entirely different operation altogether, separate from the front end of any business. While…
November 24, 2016
At Douglas Equipment, we have more than 60 years of experience helping our customers obtain the right material handling equipment for their unique needs. We’ve worked with a broad range of clients over the years, whose work involves the full range of application conditions – from posh hotels to gritty industrial factories. In our experience,…
