What You Won't Find at ProMat 2017

Among the most anticipated events in the material handling industry this year is ProMat 2017, held one week from today at Chicago’s McCormick Place, April 3^rd – 6^th.  With hundreds of exhibitors, seminars, on-hand demonstrations and more, ProMat provides manufacturing and supply chain professionals with an opportunity to discover the industry’s latest innovations.  

While the appeal of ProMat is undeniable, it should be noted that one of the most innovative and exciting developments within the industry cannot be found there: Stärke Material Handling Group.  With a constantly expanding product line, Stärke continues to establish itself as one of the most comprehensive material handling solutions providers in the industry with many recently released material handling products and others set to release throughout 2017.

“Stärke understands that expanding and improving upon your company creates and sustains interest in your brand.” Explains Justin Engel, Marketing Specialist at Stärke Material Handling Group. “Trade shows are a nice venue in which to make contacts and offer brief descriptions of your product, but the true measure of a brand is how it evolves with its customers to meet their needs head on.” 

As for networking opportunities, Stärke connects and unites an expansive network of dealers and service providers through our digital communities, social media initiatives and general activities.  Despite the growth and development of its dealership network in 2016, aided by the addition of a dedicated dealer development specialist in Rodney Barron, Stärke expects to not only continue, but build upon, its momentum in 2017. Remember, when you’re at the ProMat show this March, Stärke Material Handling Group is busy growing to serve you better. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and our website!


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Stärke Kids and Communities Initiative

Stärke Material Handling Group, in cooperation with its independent dealership network, began giving back to communities throughout North America with a new charitable initiative known as Stärke Kids and Communities.  The initiative aims to provide support and resources to those in greatest need of assistance including vulnerable groups, such as underprivileged children and families, by contributing a portion of its proceeds from equipment sales to support the charitable contributions of its dealership network.

Among the first dealers to join the initiative was Lucas Liftruck Service Ltd., a local Stärke dealership based out of the Niagara Region in Southern Ontario, Canada.  In cooperation with Stärke, Lucas raised an excess of $6,000 to donate to local charities, with most of the funds coming from employee payroll deductions, company donations from equipment sales and fundraising efforts for local charity events.    

The primary beneficiary of Lucas’s fundraising has been a local charity in the Niagara Region by the name of Start Me Up Niagara, which works to combat poverty and homeless that result from disabilities, poor health and isolation.  Specifically, Lucas Liftruck’s recently fundraised over $3,700 for the Coldest Night of the Year Walk in an effort to support the homeless in the Niagara Region, Ontario.

Other donations were made to Education Foundation of Niagara, a charitable organization which provides support and assistance to DSBN students wherever government funding in unavailable or insufficient. Areas of support include providing financial assistance and developing progressive educational programs and services.

For more information on the Stärke Kids and Communities initiative, visit their website at www.starkeforklift.com/starke-kids-and-communities.


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Energy Series of XVI Forklifts - Features and Benefits

After receiving recognition as one of the fastest growing companies in Canada for the second straight year and expanding its range of Class II and Class III equipment with the introduction of an electric dock stocker, reach rider truck and an order picker, Stärke is looking to follow up on a landmark year in 2016 with the emergence of its new XVI series of 3,000 – 7,000 lb. 3 and 4-wheel electric counterbalanced forklifts in 2017. Designed to provide economical, environmentally-friendly production in a variety of applications, the XVI Series of electric forklifts easily justifies the early praise it's received thus far.

Ideal for Indoor Operations – The new XVI series of electric forklifts was designed to operate in a variety of indoor and environmentally controlled applications including warehouses, factories, inside tractor trailers and shipping containers, greenhouse operations, and locations within the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. With a solid construction heavy duty chassis, the XVI’s compact and durable frame results in a 20% increase in operator protection from falling loads or debris yet still maintains a tight 85° turning radius through independent drive motors. Together with the XVI’s high visibility round bracket mast design, the XVI energy series delivers all the maneuverability necessary to operate within narrow aisles and other confined spaces.

Efficient Production – All of the major components within XVI energy series forklifts work in conjunction to maximize overall efficiency regardless of the application. With the integration of a fully programmable Zapi AC controller, the XVI’s lift and travel speeds, torque, turning and braking can all be adjusted to better suit an individual operator or the unique demands of a given application. Meanwhile, the XVI’s highly efficient AC motors and regenerative braking system supplement the capacity of its large domestic battery compartment, for high powered 36v or 48v batteries, and further extend the XVI’s impressive battery life and low operating costs.

Operator Ergonomics and Comfort – The XVI series of electric forklifts incorporates a number of features which address longstanding issues revolving around operator comfort and vehicle ergonomics. From an operational perspective, the vehicles efficient braking system, AC traction and hydraulic motors minimize discomfort by reducing the levels of noise and vibration produced by the forklift. Then, to ensure that its operators remain in a comfortable and natural positon, the XVI energy series of forklifts includes a deluxe suspension seat, tilt steering wheel, multifunctional armrest, cowl-mounted hydraulic controls, a high-mounted rear combination light and an enlarged headlight with optional LED light system.

Reduced Costs and Easier Maintenance – In addition to improving the cost of operation, efficiency and productivity of XVI electric forklifts, the Zapi AC Controller provides an additional layer of protection through several failsafe systems. To prevent the vehicles from causing an accident by rolling backwards while on a ramp or other grade, an anti-rollback mechanism automatically stops the vehicle if the brake is released. The Zapi Controller also recognizes electrical malfunctions such as shorted wires, open circuits and reversed polarity on charger cables to inhibit any additional damage from being done. The Zapi AC Controller is also programmed to send the vehicle into safe mode in the event that the engine or inverters begin to overheat. 

By incorporating such innovative engineering and design features in the XVI series of three-wheel and four-wheel electric forklifts, Stärke continues to demonstrate its commitment to develop equipment solutions based upon emerging market forces, customer needs and changes to our environment. For more information, visit us online at www.starkecanada.com or www.starkeusa.com. Alternatively, call us toll free at 1-877-435-4352. Stärke IS Strength!

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