To run a successful business, means that you have to be prepared and able to deliver in the customer demand you are catering for. For many industries this means having a lot of goods or materials in stock, whether it is a popular retail chain, or a manufacturer. Whatever the case might be, this means that the business would require storage space and the means to move these goods around easily. The most popular to move and store stock, is to use forklifts and pallets. This ensures that a large amount of stock can be moved quickly and safely. But it still does not solve the problem of storage space. This space can be expensive, and many companies face the problem of too little space. The secret lies in how you pack the goods or materials, and one of the solutions is to stack them to make use of the vertical space as well. For companies that deal with large or heavy goods, this would mean that you require a reliable powered stacker.
While most forklifts are able to operate as stackers as well, this might not be the right solution for every business. These machines are huge and expensive, and considering the range of stackers available, there might be a better option available. Powered stackers can be divided into two broad categories – those of which the lifting of stock and moving around are both mechanical operated, and those who only use power to lift the goods, but still have to be moved around manually. Here the choice is clear – if you work with heavy goods and need to lift and move goods frequently, the fully powered stacker is the obvious choice. If, however, the goods are lighter, or does not have to be moved that often, a partially powered stacker would do the trick.
Elite Forklifts are professional suppliers of a range of lift trucks and powered stackers, and can help you determine which one would suit you best. Visit eliteforklifts.co.za to browse the models and equipment available, and find a solution to your storage challenges.