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Equipment Depot: 85 years of material handling breakthroughs and still ahead of the curve.
- Source :
- American Journal of Transportation; Jul2024, Issue 767, p10-26, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Equipment Depot, a material handling company, has been operating for 85 years and is dedicated to providing excellent service to its customers. The company has recently experienced strategic growth by acquiring new branches and expanding into new regions. Equipment Depot offers a wide range of respected brands, along with rental, service, and financing options. The company is also committed to sustainability and is promoting electric-powered vehicles to reduce carbon footprints. Safety and productivity are prioritized in equipment design and operations. The text discusses logistics and transportation topics, including the introduction of electric trucks in Mexico and the challenges they face, such as limited mileage between charges. It also emphasizes the importance of safety features in high-capacity forklifts and container handling equipment. The article mentions the potential growth of the cold chain industry in Mexico and the need for expanding storage and transportation infrastructure. Lastly, it considers the potential impact of the clean energy transition on the demand for logistics space. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15291820
- Issue :
- 767
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Transportation
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 178704338