AP Exhaust Optimizes Lift Truck Fleet with VNA Solutions

AP Exhaust Products was experiencing significant growth and wanted to ensure its material handling equipment was positioned to aid the company during current and future expansion. As a result, the company decided to evaluate its lift truck fleet to ensure it was as efficient and cost-effective as possible.

With help from Carolina Handling, AP Exhaust Products updated its existing fleet of LP and electric lift trucks to a fleet of new electric vehicles.

The newly optimized fleet includes: Raymond Model 8400 pallet trucks, Raymond Model 4200 stand-up counterbalanced lift trucks, Raymond Model 7400 Reach-Fork® trucks and the Raymond Model 9600 Swing-Reach® truck.

In addition, Carolina Handling implemented a comprehensive maintenance management program to handle preventive and unscheduled maintenance needs for a fixed monthly cost.

Representatives from Carolina Handling also helped AP Exhaust Products customize and implement a complete power program for its lift truck battery charging, in which AP Exhaust Products pays a monthly fee for its battery power, and a third party handles battery charging schedules.

AP Exhaust Products saved additional costs related to energy usage because the lift trucks are now charged during off-peak times when energy costs are lower.