There are many reasons to choose used forklifts for your business. Despite having been previously put to service, the right ones make reliable and inexpensive additions to your fleet. You can save up to 50 percent on the purchase price of a new machine simply by buying used. These cost savings can translate into serious cash, and often make it possible for businesses to add to their fleet when they would have had to rent or go without otherwise.

In a world in which warehouses handle increasing amounts of
inventory while facing increasing costs, making the most of existing space is a
priority. Elements of the warehouse previously considered essential, like traditional
selective racking, are falling by the wayside in favor of using that space to
store inventory.

Traditional counter-balance forklifts are not always the best solution to your warehouse storage needs. Sometimes, you need a more compact and agile tool to maneuver pallets. Pallet jacks offer this solution. Whether electric or manual, they allow you to load and unload pallets in tight spaces that require maximum maneuverability.

When you buy a forklift, you make a significant financial investment. They are also the backbone of your company. Without them, you cannot keep your business running, complete your contracts, or move your inventory.

Racking systems have the potential to more than double your current storage capacity, if you use them correctly. Savvy planning and the right warehouse shelving racks can create more space, more organization, a safer environment, and increased efficiency.

Consumers are moving more and more of their purchases online, which means that the need for inventory storage is skyrocketing as well. Not only do warehouses need to manage more inventory, they need to manage more types of inventory. More SKUs need to find their place on the warehouse shelving racks, and warehouses need to pick and ship these SKUs quickly.

It is not quite Spring yet, but everyone could benefit from an early cleaning. Nobody likes clutter and confusing organization in their home. The same is true for warehouses, which are especially prone to inefficient layouts that can stifle productivity and even infringe on the safety of your staff. Below are the steps you should take to ensure that your warehouse is running as efficiently as possible.

About 20 percent of all forklift accidents involve a forklift and a pedestrian colliding. This translates into about 19,000 people being hit by a forklift every year. Creating habits and policies that prevent these collisions, therefore, is an essential aspect of fleet management and warehouse solutions.

Warehouse space in the DFW area is skyrocketing. One study estimates that the area will experience 46.3 million square feet of new warehouse space in the next two years. This rapid expansion is due largely to the dramatic increase in e-commerce spending by consumers, which has led to a steep increase in the amount of inventory that needs to be managed through warehouses.

Warehouses that implement the right industrial racking systems set themselves up for the efficient management of their inventory. Once those systems are in place, warehouses must also use proper product storage practices to make the best use of their new shelving. Best practices and safety measures allow warehouses to more efficiently and safely store their inventory. Here are some of the most important tips for achieving safe and compact storage of pallets.

All good things must come to an end, even your warehouse racking systems. While you may have found a setup and a product that has served you well for many years, you will still need to replace the shelving eventually. Over time, the shelving can deteriorate, suffer damage, or become outdated. Your warehouse needs may change, too. This is especially true as consumers purchase more and more goods online and warehouses handle a greater volume and diversity of inventory.

The safety and health of the Darr Equipment Co. family — our employees, their loved ones, as well as our customers and vendors—is our top priority.

Purchasing a forklift is only one step in the process of adding to your fleet. Once you buy a forklift, you have to ship it to your location, and, sometimes, transport it from job site to job site. Doing so successfully takes some planning and knowledge about the best processes for getting your machine from one location to the next. Here is a look at some useful tips for more easily shipping or transporting a forklift.

Darr Equipment Co. is open and fully operational. As an essential provider, we will continue to sell and rent equipment as well as provide maintenance, parts and service. We are available to support your operational needs as our employees continue to fulfill their duties in the field, in our offices and from home as we see fit. 

When picking between the many industrial sweepers and scrubbers available on the market, it is highly important that you know what each piece of equipment does. Read further to learn about the details associated with each type of industrial cleaning machine and how to pick which one is best for you to use in your warehouse.

We are very excited to announce Darr’s acquisition of S&L Liftmasters, Inc. based in San Antonio, Texas.  A family owned business, Liftmasters has been providing best-in-class equipment and services to their customers in the San Antonio area since 1982. Their shared core values and dedicated employees make them a perfect addition to the Darr family. This acquisition also complements our current Kalmar product offering in San Antonio by adding the excellent Linde and Komatsu brands. Hill Country, welcome to the Darr family!  We are ready to keep you moving!

HOUSTON (February 20, 2020) – Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), a leading manufacturer of forklifts under the Cat^® lift trucks, Mitsubishi forklift trucks and Jungheinrich^® brands, today announced the recipients of its 2020 Dealers of Excellence. These dealers are recognized for providing superior customer service and innovative material handling solutions.

Darr Equipment Co is open and fully operational. As an essential provider, we will continue to sell and rent equipment as well as provide maintenance, parts and service. We are available to support your operational needs as our employees continue to fulfill their duties in the field, in our offices and from home as we see fit.

Posted: APRIL 6, 2020  As we all continue to navigate the latest unprecedented circumstances that we are operating in, we are pleased to announce our “Four for Free” financial merchandising promotion. Effective immediately, our customers can lease a new Cat lift truck or Mitsubishi forklift truck with no payments for the first four months of the lease term. Any interest that is incurred over this four-month time period is covered. 

During times of economic uncertainty, like the pandemic-fueled one we face now, saving money is often a primary goal for businesses. Preserving cash to weather potential downturns in business is a wise financial move until the economy stabilizes and business picks back up again.