Thursday, June 30, 2016

FREEDOM SPECIAL 15% OFF Rental Equipment

FREEDOM SPECIAL
15% OFF Rental Equipment
Short-Term Rentals
Entire Month of July 2016


Take advantage of this summer kick-off special from SCMH Rental Solutions!
Applicable to all types of equipment, capacities, and applications.

Hurry! Promo ends July 31, 2016.

Must mention FREEDOM SPECIAL upon booking. Subject to equipment availability. Short-term rental bookings only. Attachments also discounted. Transportation & other fees may apply. Consult your account manager for details at 1-866-SCMH-CAT or call the rental department at 1-877-752-3425


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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Customer Speaks Up on Why PM Forklift Service is a Must

Eileen Huddleston, Berridge California Sales Corp. Branch Manager stresses the importance of equipment maintenance for companies like theirs whose operations are highly reliant on moving things around. “Preventive maintenance is key in avoiding breakdowns. If we are down one lift truck, that translates into a loss for us.” Berridge is a metal roofing manufacturing company established in 1970 and is among the industry’s top pioneers in designing and developing architectural sheet metal products. Watch the testimonial video here: http://www.scmh.com/berridge-on-scmh-pm-service/ “Every day we move our products and if we don’t have a reliable forklift to move it out of here, we can’t service our customers.” Berridge is under Southern California Material Handling’s Planned Maintenance (PM) service and recommends its preventive program as well as its repair services. “SCMH has been pretty good. They come in, do their thing. They’re here early and they get things done fast. For me that’s important because it does not disrupt our operations.” For Berridge, whose wide range of products are constantly in demand, it is important to have uninterrupted workflow. “SCMH’s timing is just right—never too often, never seldom. That’s what works best for companies like Berridge who are always on a tight schedule.” More stories in the second issue of The SCMH Tech: http://www.scmh.com/the-scmh-tech/

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

NEW: Fork Over Stacker & Sit-On Low Lift Pallet Truck

New products designed to increase efficiency. Be the first to check out the Jungheinrich fork-over stacker and sit-on low-lift pallet truck. Available in SoCal at Southern California Material Handling 1-866-SCMH-CAT
http://www.scmh.com/shop/new/jungheinrich-ese-220320/



Monday, June 20, 2016

Sean's Journey: A Savvy Tech Behind Your Lift Truck

For as long as he can remember, Southern California Material Handling Technician A Sean has always loved tinkering. At a very early age, he recalls fascination watching his dad at work. As soon as he was old enough to help out, he would join his dad accomplish home projects and later on, would venture into construction.
Discovering that this was his passion, Sean took courses in mechanics that started him on the road to servicing lift trucks. Eight years and counting in the industry, Sean finds himself fully dedicated to his craft and hopes to make headways as an expert in his field.
“I take training seriously. I have been fortunate to train in Houston four times, acquiring new knowledge, honing skills, and keeping myself informed about the newest updates relevant to my customers’ forklifts.” Sean’s appetite for learning is manifested in the recent roster released by COO Mike Wolfe during the quarterly meeting naming him among the top five to complete and even exceed training hours very early on in the year. “Even after work hours, courses are available online for us techs to access and train at the comfort of our homes. I see no reason why I should not take advantage of the opportunity to improve myself and better serve others.” SCMH offers paid training for off hours.
Challenging environments motivate Sean. A rock-climber, hiker, and back-packer by hobby, at work, it’s in Sean’s nature not to shun the more exciting tasks. “I just like making things right.” He laughs. Finding the answers and resolving issues is what motivates this dynamic tech. But more importantly, strongly upholds the SCMH value of accountability—taking responsibility for one’s own actions, attitudes and performance. “If I have to, I do everything myself down to the last detail because at the end of the day, I am responsible for making sure that my customer is served right.”
Sean acknowledges that the road ahead is long but with his positive attitude, the journey is looking exciting and the end rewarding. “I try to go above and beyond and focus on what lies ahead. There’s always something new to learn and goals to achieve. As long as we stay on top of developments, it will make us better techs. Better individuals who can contribute to our company, our customers, on a much bigger scale.”


Thursday, June 16, 2016

SCMH National Forklift Safety Day 2016

At the SCMH National Forklift Safety Day event, David Eiges of the California Air Resources Board presented regulation updates that will affect your business while Joe Monahan of Enersys shared solutions to compliance and cost savings. Alfred Gallegos of SCMH talked about tools to productivity and efficiency to prepare for the many upcoming changes in the industry.

Missed the event? Download the presentations and view the coverage at http://www.scmh.com/pioneering-material-handling-technologies/forklift-training-certification/































Thursday, June 9, 2016

Berridge on SCMH PM Service

Eileen Huddleston, Berridge California Sales Corp. Branch Manager stresses the importance of equipment maintenance for companies like theirs whose operations are highly reliant on moving things around.
“Preventive maintenance is key in avoiding breakdowns. If we are down one lift truck, that translates into a loss for us.” Berridge is a metal roofing manufacturing company established in 1970 and is among the industry’s top pioneers in designing and developing architectural sheet metal products.
“Every day we move our products and if we don’t have a reliable forklift to move it out of here, we can’t service our customers.”
Berridge is under Southern California Material Handling’s Planned Maintenance (PM) service and recommends its preventive program as well as its repair services. “SCMH has been pretty good. They come in, do their thing. They’re here early and they get things done fast. For me that’s important because it does not disrupt our operations.”
For Berridge, whose wide range of products are constantly in demand, it is important to have uninterrupted workflow. “SCMH’s timing is just right—never too often, never seldom. That’s what works best for companies like Berridge who are always on a tight schedule.”
To learn more about Berridge, visit 
http://www.berridge.com/contact/california/



Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Material Handling Through a Neophyte's Perspective

Being a newcomer to material handling, I can say I was never really aware of how expansive this industry is. Most of us drive by warehouses every day, never wondering what goes on inside. But once you take a peek, it becomes very intriguing. You realize that nearly every product that is on a store shelf today has to have come through one of these warehouses at one point, or another, in the supply chain. This means that our industry encompasses much more than just selling forklifts or providing service; it is in fact essentially the lifeblood of many businesses operations. Every business owner is naturally concerned with their bottom line, and when we break that down, we see that there are many factors that have an impact on this, even if they seem indirect. Safety standards are one issue, and we all know a safe workplace is a productive workplace, but how many companies are making this a priority? Hosting events in conjunction with National Forklift Day allows us to reach out to our customer base to give them the opportunity to take a refresher training course and stay up to OSHA certification standards. It also allows us a platform to showcase our latest innovations, especially within our electric equipment line—a product we are pioneers at because we know how it translates into a better performing business for our valued customers. Because our products and services are so widely distributed, we have to remain conscious about our environmental impact as well. Once again, we here at SCMH strongly promote convert-to-electric programs because the cost savings and added efficiency impact our industry tremendously. Operating an electric forklift opposed to an LPG truck saves your business $3 for every hour of operation and saves the environment from 25,000#’s of carbon emissions each year. For some businesses, this is a necessary change to be brought up to standards under the new California Air Resource Board (CARB) requirements. SCMH also understands that maintaining your truck or fleet is the other half of the equation. This is one reason we offer competitively priced Planned Maintenance (PM) plans. We know that a scheduled PM is not costing your business money; it’s actually a savings due to all the maintenance problems you’ll be able to avoid just by taking this proactive step. SCMH knows that every businesses operations vary greatly, and we have to be able to meet the needs of all our customers, no matter how big or small. We also understand that having a truck down for even one day can have a huge impact on your productivity and can even stop operations. Understanding these factors allows us to provide you with service tailored to your business needs. That’s why we have a team of factory authorized technicians—trained and updated in the latest lift truck technologies, available as soon as you need them. From the products themselves to our environmental impact, to our customer satisfaction, SCMH takes pride in every part of the process. At SCMH, we believe that the best way to show our appreciation to customers is to continuously offer them brands representative of quality, innovative warehouse solutions, expert service, extensive and accessible parts, readily-available rental equipment, and comprehensive operator training programs—making SCMH, their most complete and trusted material handling company in Southern California, for over 75 years. http://www.scmh.com/material-handling-through-a-neophytes-perspective/