When you begin the process of purchasing casters or material handling equipment, you probably have an idea of the task it’s going to be used for. You’ll most likely have questions about which products will best meet that need. So, where do you get the answers to these questions?
If you start with an online search, the millions of responses to search terms like “casters” or “material handling equipment” might quickly discourage your quest for the right material handling equipment. Amid the ocean of webpages clamoring for your attention, how can you possibly find the one that will answer your question? Wouldn’t it be great if there were a simple buying guide available, one that could quickly steer you in the right direction?
Good news! Douglas Equipment provides such services.
Our website is more than just a collection of information about the products we sell. Think of it as an online buying guide, a resource that has already eliminated the millions of online search responses you don’t need, and will guide you straight to the best manufacturers and finest products – the ones that will meet your demands.
During our more than 60 years in business, we’ve evaluated and worked with all the manufacturers of casters and material handling equipment. We have chosen to become authorized distributors for only the best companies. For you, this means that when it comes to searching for the best products, we’ve already eliminated millions that are not contenders.
Our website – your online buying guide – has four sections that will be particularly useful to you when it comes to finding the right products. You can expand each of these sections by clicking on one of the tabs found at the top of our web pages:
- Casters
- Material Handling Equipment
- Blog
- Contact Us
In the sections below, provide information about what you can find in each of these areas, and how you can get your questions quickly answered.
“Casters” – More Than a Dozen Top Brands
If you click on the “Casters” tab, you’ll see a dozen or so of the best caster manufacturers in the world. Douglas Equipment is proud to be an authorized distributor for each of these companies.
We have fully integrated the products from the first two names on the list, Shepherd and Colson, into our website. Clicking on any of the remaining names will show the catalogs from those companies.
If you would prefer to download a company’s catalog, click on the last selection, “Manufacturers”. Clicking on any of the names you see there will give you the option to download a catalog from that company.
“Material Handling Equipment” – For All Your Moving Needs
If you’re in the market for a pallet jack or a two-wheeled hand truck, conveyor belt rollers, or supplies for your shipping dock, this is the tab for you.
You can find detailed information for all of the material handling products from Morse, who specializes in drum handling equipment, and from Wesco, top of the line manufacturers of hand trucks, pallet jacks, carts, dollies and much more.
Clicking on any of the next 10 names on the list, from B & P Manufacturing to Raymond Products, will show you the latest online catalog from that company. You can then browse that manufacturer’s product line.
Please note that we are constantly revising our website. We continually add new products, update manufacturer’s information, and even add new companies to the list. Check back often, for the latest information.
“Blog” – Hundreds of Useful Articles
Our blog is a treasure trove of useful information. On the left side of the page, you’ll see a list of recent articles; the title and first few lines of those articles appear on the right, giving you a quick introduction to those articles.
If you have specific questions or needs, those most recent articles might not answer your questions. That’s where the “Search Douglas Equipment” box comes in handy. Over the years, we have posted hundreds of articles on our website. Do you need casters for chairs that won’t damage the carpet in your conference room? Type in “carpet”, click search, and you’ll see a list of articles that address that issue.
No matter how unique your situation, we may have already written an article that will steer you in the right direction. Are you looking for casters that can stand up to the high temperatures of bakery ovens? Enter “bakery”, and you’ll find articles that will help you out. Are the difficulties of handling 55-gallon drums keeping you up at night? Type in “drum”, and browse the dozens of articles; whether it’s drum lifters, stackers, hoists, or even drum faucets – we’ve probably written about it.
So go ahead – for some excellent reading, check out our blog!
“Contact Us” – We’ve Saved the Best for Last!
Under the “Contact Us” tab, you’ll find the phone number for our customer service department: 800-451-0030. If you’re in the Miami area, and you would like to visit our showroom, you can find our address on this page along with a map with driving directions. We’d love to have you visit! Our local phone number is 305-888-3700. If you’d prefer to email your questions or comments, you may fill out the form on our “Contact Us” page.
Although we’re discussing our contact information as the final buying guide step, we highly recommend that you make calling us the very first step, because a phone call can save you time! With just a quick phone call, our experts in material handling equipment will recommend the products that might best suit your needs, and guide you to the pages on our website where you can browse at your leisure, and look for specific information about those products.
Once again, your buying guide to the best casters and material handling products is right here at Douglas Equipment. Contact us on our online form here. Happy searching, and we hope to hear from you soon!
