Even for a company that has spent nearly 50 years helping customers across a wide range of industries find the ideal materials handling equipment for the job — from forklifts of all sizes and capabilities to heavy-duty straddle carriers — our rec…

Among the potential hazards in a busy warehouse environment — with quiet electric forklifts maneuvering back and forth, constantly lifting and lowering heavy loads — one that often gets overlooked is storage rack safety.

When it comes to selecting the right forklift for the job — and for your particular warehouse and storage environment — it’s helpful to be familiar with the various forklift classifications.

Running a warehouse at maximum efficiency is an extremely challenging goal. You may not always have the best tool for every task, but you’re getting the job done with your current equipment and systems.

Would your warehouse pass the white-glove test? Of course not. No warehouse does. But keeping things clean is important for many reasons, including health, safety and financial concerns.

NITCO team spirit was proudly on display at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 13, as New England’s materials handling industry leader hosted its biggest annual event — Innovate 2016 — on the home turf of the four-time Super Bowl champion Patriots.