Southern State Enterprises Blog

November 20, 2018

What You Need to Know About Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

Have you ever been to a warehouse and saw what appeared to be a giant elevator? You may not be aware of it, but these large pieces of machinery are an essential tool for ports and ...

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November 15, 2018

4 Important Forklift Battery Components You Should Know

Forklift battery maintenance is a major issue for many warehouses. After all, forklift batteries provide motive power for the warehouse’s fleet of forklifts. One critical aspect ...

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November 08, 2018

How to Choose Between Roll Up and Sectional Dock Doors

Choosing loading dock doors sounds easy enough—all you really need is something that will keep the wind and rain out, right? Well, not exactly. There’s more that goes into ...

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November 05, 2018

5 Warning Signs You Need to Replace Your Forklift Batteries

For many warehouses and distribution centers, a well-maintained fleet of forklift trucks is important. Forklifts help move massive amounts of product quickly and efficiently as ...

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October 25, 2018

6 Warehouse Dock Maintenance Items You Need to Check Now

A warehouse dock is often one of the busiest areas of any warehouse operation. After all, it’s where all of the products that a warehouse carries must pass through on their way in ...

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October 17, 2018

What Are Push Back Racking Systems & Do You Need Them?

Getting the most out of your warehouse storage space is a constant challenge. There are many factors that warehouse managers have to balance when choosing and setting up their ...

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October 11, 2018

Avoid These 3 Costly Forklift Battery Charging Mistakes

Warehouse forklifts are a key part of many distribution centers—helping to carry large loads of product from place to place efficiently. Nowadays, warehouse forklifts typically ...

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October 08, 2018

Danger: Are Your Warehouse Dock Doors Hurricane-Proof?

Hurricane season is still in full swing, and the Carolinas have already suffered the brunt of a major storm. Even though we’re nearing the end of the hurricane season, it’s still ...

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October 03, 2018

Benefit Your Business with Tax Code Sections 179 Deductions

Time is almost up to take advantage of the 2018 tax deduction. Like last year, Section 179 allows businesses a tax deduction for equipment and software that is purchased or leased ...

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