October 10, 2016
If you want to get your money’s worth when buying material handling equipment and reap tremendous rewards, then explore the wealth of options available at Douglas Equipment. Douglas Equipment is a leading distributor of casters and material handling equipment based in Miami, Florida. Here is a list of 7 helpful tips regarding what you need…
October 6, 2016
If you’re not quite sure what a “caster” is, you would definitely know one when you see it. A caster is a wheel that attaches to something to make it mobile, and casters can be found in countless locations worldwide. Casters make everyday objects move quickly and easily. They’re commonly seen attached to desk chairs…
October 1, 2016
As a business owner, you’ll know that every penny you spend is valuable, and every penny that you waste is one you can never get back. That’s why when you’re buying wholesale casters for your business needs; you need to know that you’re purchasing your casters from a reputable source. The best way of doing…
September 29, 2016
Whether you are a person who is frequently moving heavy and bulky objects, or you a homeowner occasionally in need of the ambiguous “helping hand,” hand trucks make the task of moving big or heavy-weighing loads efficient and simple. Hand trucks are upright carts with two wheels and can easily move 500 lbs. or more.…
September 22, 2016
Most people don’t have extensive experience with all of the different types of material handling equipment available. It can be very easy for someone to overlook items that provide superior solutions to tough problems. At Douglas Equipment, many of our customers operate warehouses. With our detailed knowledge of casters and material handling equipment, we can…
September 15, 2016
Warehouses can be dynamic places with workers using equipment to move items from the receiving dock to storage areas, and from storage to the shipping dock. The constant wear and tear can cause equipment to wear out. At Douglas Equipment many of our customers operate warehouses, and are frequently interested in improving their processes. We…
September 13, 2016
Anyone who manages a warehouse has a lot to keep track of. For some businesses, materials flow in from all around the world, and arrive at one receiving dock. Items flow out in the other direction, from the shipping dock to anywhere in the world. Now, the warehouse itself will have maintenance issues that…
September 8, 2016
The best way for a business to run smoothly is for it to identify inefficiencies and address them quickly. The economy is a volatile environment, which means you simply cannot afford to let inefficiencies eat into your profits. The main culprit for inefficiencies in manufacturing and warehouse operations come via material handling equipment – either…
Buying your casters wholesale rather than retail is an excellent idea, but it is important to remember that not all wholesale distributors are created equally. While the prices are higher with retail outlets, due to the need to hire salespeople and maintain a sales floor, one of the things that people like about retail is…
September 6, 2016
When it comes to basic material handling equipment, two of the most useful items are the hand truck and the platform truck. The hand truck is tall and narrow and stands on two wheels. To use it, you slide the hand truck’s flat nose plate under the load, tilt the truck and balance it…
