Stärke's New XVI Forklift

Here at Stärke Material Handling Group, we’ve built our reputation on our comprehensive product line, continuous innovation, and our dedicated parts and dealer support networks. As part of this commitment, we begun developing a series of informative videos highlighting our new products and design innovations. Among the first videos to be released is an informative video promoting Stärke’s new range of Professional Series forklifts – the XVI 40-50! 

Engineered to lift between 8,800 lbs. and 11,000 lbs., this range of XVI forklifts includes multiple upgrades when compared to similar, competing brand classes. “The XVI series of forklifts was designed to meet a growing need across multiple industries,” explains Jim Chesla, VP of Sales and Business Development at Stärke Material Handling Group. “We create equipment to meet and exceed the requirements of our customers, all backed with industry leading warranties.”

Stärke's new XVI 40-50 includes several cutting-edge design elements. These include a superior turning radius, a floating transmission that reduces vibration, an open view mast and tilt cylinder allowing for better visibility, and wet disc brakes, just to name a few. The ergonomics included in this design will offer additional comfort for the operator, ultimately improving moral while contributing to a more efficient workplace.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise to hear that Stärke Material Handling Group has also incorporated innovative design features across its entire line of forklifts, lift trucks and utility vehicles. And, with these innovations establishing a firm foundation for our brand, Stärke has developed a comprehensive product line that is second to none.

Features such as these will be featured in monthly video releases as Stärke works to provide a constant stream of educational – yet entertaining – content for dealers and end-users alike. Each video will feature our industry experts examining a new product or innovation to demonstrate how Stärke designs are capable of improving the efficiency and productivity of your warehouse, factory or greenhouse!

“Providing outstanding support to our dealers and customers has always been a part of who we are at Stärke. In today’s networked society, this means creating relevant content that provides entertainment and advice when and where people want to find it. That’s what these videos are all about for us,” comments Justin Engel, Stärke’s Marketing Specialist.

Visit Starke's Youtube page to learn about our new XVI series of forklifts, watch other videos on Stärke innovations and subscribe to the Stärke YouTube channel to see our entire lineup of videos and much more! Alternatively, follow this link to view or download the product brochure.

www.starkeforklift.com

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A Pallet Truck by Any Other Name

In our ever-changing society, it shouldn’t be surprising to hear that the tools and equipment of the material handling industry have acquired a variety of names and labels, often changing from one country to the next. Without this tendency, the world would be bereft the awkward cross-cultural mix ups that we all secretly enjoy (for example, think of the surprise and confusion that would result if an American mechanic asks for a spanner and a muffler in the U.K. and a nerdy-looking chap holding a scarf shows instead?).

To illustrate this point, let’s consider the simple pallet truck. Throughout the English-speaking world, it’s not uncommon to find such a basic piece of material handling equipment referred to by any number of unique names. These range from simple variations of ‘pallet truck’ such as pallet jack / lift / elevator / and pump, to widely adopted pseudonyms like jigger and lifter, as well as an almost infinite number of combinations (including pump truck or jack, hand or wheeled floor jack, fork pump, and manual forklift). While this is not an exhaustive list, by any means, it does illustrate how our cultural preferences and industry-based needs tend to help us interact with and define the world around us.

But in the end, the truth is that the equipment doesn’t care what you call it. Whether you refer to it as a jigger, pallet truck, hand jack, or even “that red metal thingy with the forks,” the basic purpose of the pallet truck remains the same: to lift and transport pallets and freight from one place to another. What you should not do, however, is think that all pallet trucks / jacks are created equal.

Over the years, pallet trucks have been modified and adapted for use in a wide variety of applications and operating conditions. In terms of size and load capacity, pallet trucks typically have a maximum rating between 1000 and 5500 lbs, with forks that are 7” or 9” in width, either 36”, 42” or 48” in length, and are placed 21” or 27” apart. The reasoning behind these different capacities, fork sizes and width are to accommodate variations in pallet sizes and a range of load weights.

To limit the hazards associated with different surfaces, a number of different wheel types have been introduced. For uneven surfaces, dual – also known as tandem – front wheel models were introduced to assist in going over dock plates and rougher floors. On the other hand, a four-way pallet truck offers a greater degree of maneuverability and enables the operator to pick up a pallet from any direction. And, since pallet trucks are utilized in warehouses and docking bays, as well for applications within the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food / beverage industries, pallet jacks can also be found with specialized coatings and finishes. With galvanized and stainless steel finishes, a pallet truck can be routinely cleaned and disinfected or operated in chemically hazardous or corrosive environment.

More recently, manual pallet trucks have even been outfitted with electronic scales and LCD displays, thereby combining all the functionality of a pallet truck with the precise measurement of a calibrate freight scale.

Brochures and information on the entire Stärke line of manual and electric pallet trucks can all be found here. Or, for more information, advice, or a quote, please contact your nearest Stärke Material Handling Dealer with locations throughout Canada or the USA.

www.starkeforklift.com

Local: (905)-227-7554  |  Toll free: 1-877-435-4352

Canadian Business Magazine & Stärke Material Handling Group

With the announcement that Stärke Material Handling Group had been awarded Profit 500's Fastest Growing Canadian company's in 2015, Canadian Business magazine  gave the accomplishment a nod in their most recent edition entitled: Hack Your Growth.

You know you're working with the right company when a materials handling manufacturer see's this kind of growth and recognition in the Canadian and North American market.

“Stärke is honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says Jim Chesla, VP of Sales and Business Development. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our team and dealer networks. It also shows the strength of our product in markets that appreciate peace of mind at a fair price.” 

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Stärke Material Handling Group - No. 441 on the 2015 PROFIT 500 List

PROFIT magazine unveils 27^th annual list of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies 

St. Catharines, Ontario (September 17, 2015) Canadian Business and PROFIT today ranked Stärke Material Handling Group No. 441 on the 27^th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the October issue of Canadian Business and at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their five-year revenue growth. 

Stärke Material Handling Group made the 2015 PROFIT 500 list with a substantial five-year revenue growth.

“The PROFIT 500 represent the highest tier of entrepreneurialism in Canada,” says James Cowan, Editor-in-chief of PROFIT and Canadian Business. “They should be lauded for the positive economic contributions they’ve made to their communities—and the entire country.  They are examples of what can be accomplished with innovation, discipline and determination."

“Stärke is honoured to be on the PROFIT 500 ranking,” says Jim Chesla, VP of Sales and Business Development. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our team and dealer networks. It also shows the strength of our product in markets that appreciate peace of mind at a fair price.”

Stärke Material Handling Group is a Canadian owned and operated company manufacturing forklifts, lift trucks, electric utility vehicles and material handling equipment. Stärke’s moto says a lot about who they are and what they represent: Because it makes sense to expect peace of mind at a fair price.

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Founded in 1928, Canadian Business is the longest-serving, best-selling and most-trusted business publication in the country. With a total print readership of more than 600,000, it is the country's premier media brand for executives and senior business leaders. It fuels the success of Canada's business elite with a focus on the things that matter most: leadership, innovation, business strategy and management tactics. We provide concrete examples of business achievement, thought-provoking analysis and compelling storytelling, all in an elegant package with bold graphics and great photography. Canadian Business—what leadership looks like.

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Michael Poeltl, Marketing and Dealer Development Specialist, Stärke Material Handling Group, michael@starkeforklift.com, 877-435-4352. Ext 230

Propane forklift Operators in the United States are now Eligible for Fuel Tax Credit.

Congress has extended the 50-cents-per-gallon alternative fuel tax credit to forklift operators. This is under the Unemployment Insurance Re-authorization and Job Creation Act. Propane is a popular option for many materials handling businesses and made even more attractive with this new tax credit. The IRS has defined forklifts as off-highway business motor vehicles, and thus eligible for this cost-savings opportunity.

There are some steps each forklift operator will need to take in registering with the IRS before they can realize the tax benefits - such as filing Form 637 to become an Alternative Fueler. Once the forklift driver receives their registration number, they can claim for the credit at the end of the year by filing Form 4136.

Stärke Material Handling Group offers exceptional LPG forklifts with standardized options, excellent warranties and attractive pricing. Find your Stärke dealer in the United States or Canada

Get to know the Stärke Material Handling Group brand, its inception, mission, quality controls and more

About Stärke

Stärke Material Handling Group is rooted in the material handling industry dating back to 1939 through a family owned dealership based out of the Niagara region. Stärke was established as a manufacturer in 2001 to bring the small to medium sized equipment dealers into a revenue stream that had been vastly restricted to the larger dealers of materials handling equipment. A wholly owned and operated Canadian Company, Stärke is no stranger to the materials handling industry.

Stärke heavily researched and now utilizes ISO certified factories throughout the world which are the best at what they do - some of which are owned by and/or produce for the top five material handling equipment companies in the world. Stärke also employs German engineering in several of our product features and components.

Stärke implements some of the most stringent quality control measures in the industry. Every unit off the line, comes into Stärke’s Niagara, Canada facility and goes through a thorough pre-dealer delivery inspection. Our dealers then perform their own PDI inspection upon receipt (adhering to ANSI B56.1), examining the product again before it is shipped to the end-user.

Stärke Quality Control Measures

Stärke has a detailed and binding manufacturing agreement with its factories guaranteeing quality and continuous improvement. All products are designed, engineered and manufactured to meet all ANSI B56.1 and CSA B335 regulations and are CE approved.

Continuous Improvement

Stärke reports all quality issues to the factory at four points:

·        Upon initial receipt
·        Pre/post-delivery inspection
·        Warranty claim
·        Dealer and end-user feedback

Corporate Responsibility

Stärke considers the environment when designing product and has high expectations for our factories when considering sustainable manufacturing practices

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Mission Statement

To become a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of material handling equipment providing dependable solutions and value for our customers.