Acquiring a new electric forklift? Wondering what type of battery to get? Well then, consider this…The forklift battery market is primarily divided between lead acid, the more traditional … [Read more...]
Material Handling & Manufacturing Automation Blog
This is the Abel Womack material handling and manufacturing blog.
Blog: Is an Automated Storage and Retrieval System Right for me?
You’ve decided that automating the storage, picking, and kitting of your material is something you want to pursue but now need to determine how to optimize it for your operation. There are many … [Read more...]
Blog: Are you Maximizing Space? Here are 6 Simple Solutions
Storing product is expensive. Whether the product is in a distribution center or manufacturers’ warehouse, the rising cost of labor, equipment, utilities, maintenance, and taxes make every square foot … [Read more...]
Blog: Oh, What a Night! Celebrating a Century of Solutions and Service in Style
With a growing company and departments spread across New England and metro New York, it’s not easy to connect with teammates, until now. On Saturday night, close to 300 of the Abel Womack team and … [Read more...]
Blog: 10 Must Haves for Operating the Tallest Reach Trucks
As a service technician I drove forklifts quite a bit. They were not as sophisticated then and thus had some special challenges we don’t see today. Even today with better structural designs, … [Read more...]
Blog: 5 Ways to Optimize Forklift Safety in Your Warehouse
Forklifts are everywhere in our industry. As an essential piece of equipment for U.S. supply chains, there are more than 1 million forklift trucks helping these businesses stay organized and … [Read more...]
Blog: VLM vs. Vertical Carousel: Making the Right Choice
VLM Principle The Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Shuttle XP is an enclosed modular system consisting of vertically arranged trays stored in the front and back of the units. There is an extractor device … [Read more...]
Blog: DART Training Hits a Bullseye for Abel Womack Customers
At Abel Womack, our Leadership is committed to providing extensive training to our team members in order to help us best serve our clients as subject matter experts. I recently had the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Blog: It’s Time to Break Up With Your Propane Forklift
At Abel Womack, we understand that organizations are always looking for ways to reduce operating costs, run more efficiently, and improve operator comfort and safety. One relatively simple method is … [Read more...]
Blog: 6 Reasons Why You Should Be High Maintenance About Fleet Maintenance
Investing in the fleet required for your operation is exceptionally costly, which is why proper care and maintenance to ensure fleet longevity is so essential. In today’s current climate, this is … [Read more...]