National Forklift Safety Day Is in June
National Forklift Safety Day is every June. The Industrial Truck Association created this day to shine more light on the importance of training and vigilance on the job. We at Beuschel Sales have discussed ways to increase safety at the loading dock on the blog many times. A large part of a safe operation depends […]
Are Heat and Humidity Costing Your Company Money?
Look outside – There are leaves on the trees finally, and the sun is shining! It’s summer now. Now take a moment to think about how that’s affecting your loading dock. In Michigan, we tend to spend more of our time and efforts conquering the cold than we do beating the heat. This is understandable […]
The Advantages of Using Turbo-ES Fans
Spring is finally here in Michigan! The sun is out. The birds are chirping, and the last remnants of snow are melting away. This means many good things for all Michiganders who like being outside. For employees who work the loading dock, however, it means shifting from a strategy of battling cold and ice to […]
Proper Equipment Installation – Why It Matters
How important is the loading dock installation process? If your company has had loading dock equipment installed by an amateur or a handyman, you likely know just how important it is. You’ve experienced the frustration that comes with equipment that fails. Incorrectly installed, the best equipment will not work any better than cheap equipment, and […]
How Do HVLS Fans Save Energy?
If your business needs to maintain temperature within its facility in order to lower costs, maintain comfort, or protect product, HVLS fans are an excellent solution. Here we’ll explain how HVLS fans do their magic (or, rather, science). Save Energy Cooling Increased airflow has a psychological cooling effect. Blowing air allows for convective and evaporative […]
How Loading Dock Gates and Barriers Prevent Accidents
The loading dock can be a dangerous place – this is a fact. If you search Google for “loading dock accident,” there are always recent articles about people who have been hurt or even killed, lawsuits that have been filed, and companies that have been ordered to pay large fines by OSHA as a result […]
Trailer Restraints Prevent Dangerous Accidents
Many pieces of loading dock safety equipment are very simple but effective. The trailer restraint is a good example. Trailer restraints, when properly used, can prevent accidents, injury, and even death at the loading dock. They are a great improvement on basic wheel chocks in terms of safety. Wheel chocks are useful, but they can […]
Now Is The Time to Upgrade Your Warehouse
We are currently in the fourth quarter of 2017, and economically things are looking rosy for West Michigan. In November, GVSU’s Seidman College of Business released a report detailing the good news, and Brian G. Long, Director of Supply Management Research there stated: “This is probably as good as it’s going to get. If we […]
What Will Your Winter Energy Costs Be?
Winter 2017-2018 Last month we asked if you’ve done enough winter preparation of your loading dock to make sure it’s both accessible and safe to use during the coming months. Now it’s the end of October. It’s hard to know what to expect from winter this year, but MLive meteorologist Mark Torregrossa of is predicting […]
Have You Done Enough Winter Preparation of Your Loading Dock?
Is your loading dock prepared for the winter that lies ahead? In Michigan we need to prepare for bad weather, snow, sleet, and rain, and the unrelenting cold. It’s already October, so time is short if you need to add further protection in the form of seals or guards to your facility. APS Resource offers […]
Why Does Your Loading Dock Need Dock Seals and Shelters?
“Winter is coming.” That’s a Game of Thrones quote, but it’s also a truth we must face here in Michigan. Winter is coming, and transporting items in and out of your facility via your loading dock will be harder and more unpleasant when it’s cold, snow, dark, and slippery outside. Fortunately, Beuschel Sales offers two […]
How Long Can Apples Keep in Cold Storage?
Have you ever wondered how you can still find beautiful looking apples at the grocery store in the spring when apples are harvested in the fall? Maintaining the freshness of fruit produce like apples or blueberries depends on the conditions in which they are stored and how cool they are kept. The right dock doors […]