WHAT: A major producer of aluminum foil and sandwich bags needed a heavy-duty barrier system to protect 400 ft. of unguarded loading dock spur where boxcars are frequently load and unloaded. WHY: Because employees and forklifts are vulnerable to falls onto the rail tracks when the dock… Read more
Although ski jumpers relish slippery ramps on their way to glory at the Winter Games (shout out to our talented Norwegian brothers and sisters), there are no style points rewarded when forklift operators or implement drivers lose control of their equipment on a slick ramp.… Read more
Like so many industrial buildings we encounter these days, our former branding had become outdated and functionally-obsolete. Just because we manufacture heavy-steel loading docks doesn’t mean our vibe had to be grey as concrete. To better reflect our modern, modular approach to building better… Read more
As the last of the big game trucks head out of town, there’s something super still brewing in Minnesota as Dockzilla Co. rolls out the Dock House. A popular concept amongst European manufacturers for years, the modular, detachable Dock House is the… Read more
Location. Location. Location. A mantra that once defined successful retailing now applies to today’s rapid-paced Ecommerce environment. Only this time, finding an ideal “location” refers to nabbing existing buildings in close proximity to customers to serve as in-fill distribution centers. Although many of these… Read more
In today’s retail world, Ecommerce is the new black. Anticipating half of America’s shopping malls to close by 2030 and retailers moving fulfillment centers closer to their customers, remaining nimble in this environment is critical. To help retailers more quickly immerse their business in this… Read more
Fueled by changing shopping preferences, expedited service expectations, and demographics, Ecommerce companies are rewriting the playbook on how, and when, online orders reach customers. For retailers who feel like they need to play catch up in order to compete, there’s still time to gain velocity… Read more
When shopping industrial buildings for a major company move, it can be easy to overlook what’s lurking at the loading dock. Because modular forklift ramps can quickly modernize any existing shipping/receiving setup, the facility’s loading dock situation shouldn’t preclude you from finding the best option… Read more
As the July 4th fireworks fizzle out, the celebration of freedom continues in an unlikely place – the loading dock. Since the introduction of heavy-steel Dockzilla portable loading docks in 2011, countless U.S. manufacturers have seceded from the permanence of traditional loading docks. By… Read more
The last thing you want to discover when moving into a new facility is that the loading docks are incompatible with your business needs. Taking the time to test drive the loading docks at the facilities in consideration will save you time and money. … Read more
When shipping/receiving challenges pose a threat to the bottom line, the costs and downtime associated with new loading dock construction can send businesses into the fetal position. To lighten this load, it’s important to remember that not all loading dock designs are set in stone.… Read more
In situations where there is no dedicated dock entrance, getting freight loaded and unloaded can became a real drag on time and resources. Obtaining forklift access into trailers can significantly improve loading/unloading productivity – up to 80% faster than loading/unloading by hand. Getting forklifts into… Read more
Although it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when evaluating your company’s efficiency and savings, your loading dock is the gateway to your bottom line. Here are five real-life situations in which a Dockzilla portable loading dock solution shines. 1.… Read more
As emperor of the Galactic Empire, you would think Darth Sidious would have a more disconcerting eye for workplace safety and possible OSHA reportable situations. Here we see his loading ramp is quite steep and – unlike a Dockzilla ramp – has no safety handrails. When operating… Read more
As many companies tap intermodal transportation to stretch shipping budgets, Dockzilla® Rail is improving boxcar unloading that takes place at rail sidings, outside of manufacturing facilities. These yard ramps are designed to help forklifts handle extremely heavy freight, which is then transferred to trucks for the… Read more
It turns out we’re not the only ones excited about Leum Engineering’s official launch of the Dockzilla® family of mobile yard ramps and portable loading docks. Craft Brewing Business – who knows a thing or two about the colossal task of loading and distributing beer… Read more
As industry trends continue to drive more intermodal transportation and service of container shipments, the challenges to unload these trailers rise. The new Mobile Yard Ramp by Leum Engineering has a 56″ high service range to safely unload overseas container chassis as well as a… Read more
Blog Post Courtesy of Arbon Equipment Corporation CHALLENGE Arbon Equipment’s Sales Representative – Jon Roe had a customer with an old interior loading dock. The dock height was very low and the inside operations had grown to a point where the customer could not afford… Read more
Blog Post Courtesy of Arbon Equipment Corporation CHALLENGE Prior to construction of a new loading dock, a company agreed to a straight 3% decline for the dock approach. After construction, for unknown reasons, the approach was much different with a 8% decline and a… Read more
Just in time for Christmas deliveries, Tyson Bacon of the Robert Dietrick Co. had a customer request to convert a typical loading dock to a very short dock that would allow UPS trailers to more conveniently and ergonomically unload. Typical UPS vans are short with… Read more