Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog

This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.

Blog: 4 Reasons to Convert from Propane Forklifts to Electric

About the Author

For more than 30 years, Jeff Troisi has helped customers find solutions to their material handling challenges. He has been with Abel Womack for 25 years and currently is the Sales Team Leader for Connecticut and Rhode Island.

October 2, 2023 -

For many years, propane-powered forklifts were the norm for a very simple reason- they provided longer-lasting consistent power compared to previous battery-powered forklifts. Over the last 30+ years, … [Read more...]

Blog: 6 Things to Address Before a Successful Kardex Installation

September 25, 2023 -

Successfully engineering and installing a space-saving Kardex Remstar system for a customer is the end goal of an account manager. Receiving a purchase order is just the beginning. There are many … [Read more...]

Blog: Forklift Batteries – Hard to Maintain, How to Handle Them

September 18, 2023 -

Electric forklifts have been around since 1951. George Raymond and Christian D. Gibson received the first power-driven narrow aisle material handling truck patent. Batteries have not changed much … [Read more...]

Blog: Warehouse Best Practices – Part II – Data & Software

September 11, 2023 -

Are you ready to stop reading just because of the title? Give me 30 seconds. Would you look to upgrade your car, computer or phone without knowing the difference between what you have and what you … [Read more...]

Blog: How To Step Up Your Game with Standalone Automation

August 28, 2023 -

There are a few packages I just know what’s inside based on the packaging and possible logos. The Jumpman logo is one of my favorites because it lets me know the box I’m about to open has a piece of … [Read more...]

Blog: How to Increase Throughput & Productivity with Lean Management

August 21, 2023 -

Many manufacturers, warehouses, and distribution centers play a crucial role in the supply chain, and increasing throughput and productivity is essential for their success. For businesses to thrive, … [Read more...]

Blog: Why Forklift Rentals are an Excellent Choice for 3PLs

August 14, 2023 -

In the third-party logistics (3PL) world, customer service is the most important thing to keep your company healthy and growing. Keeping up with demand can be difficult at times, especially … [Read more...]

Blog: The Comprehensive Solution for Fluid Trailer Loading

August 7, 2023 -

As a Raymond Solutions & Support Center member, the industry’s only 100% integrated network of material handling solutions experts, Abel Womack leverages exclusive partnerships across Raymond and … [Read more...]

Blog: Take Your Business to New Heights by Maximizing Vertical Space

July 31, 2023 -

Optimizing space and efficiency is crucial for every business searching for a competitive edge, especially in this fast-paced world of modern technology and logistics. While we often look directly … [Read more...]

Blog: How to Leverage a Systems Integrator in Your Facility

July 24, 2023 -

Definition of a Systems Integrator What is a systems integrator? Wikipedia says: A systems integrator is a person or company specializing in bringing together component subsystems into a whole and … [Read more...]