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Building a Better Loading Dock: Boost Productivity AND Prevent Hazards
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MODULAR LOADING DOCKS: Emergency Response for Makeshift Care & Supply Chain Set Ups
Dockzilla’s modular loading docks are in production to help communities triage & set up medical care, supply chain, and other operations that require loading/unloading of trailers in unconventional locations – such as parking lots or… Read more
Introducing “Mr. Leum’s Dockyard” Show and Tell Video Series
Mr. Rogers is the ultimate storyteller who made it a beautiful day in the neighborhood. As Mr. Rogers’ movie opens on Friday, we’re following in his footsteps with a “show and tell” video series, called… Read more
Ready, Set, Go! DZ Dock to Ground Ramps Ready in < 2 Hours
In the time required for concrete to cure on a conventional building access ramp, vehicles and forklifts could have been cruising in and out of your facility for an entire week with a Dockzilla Dock… Read more
What Would George Do? Top 5 Ways to Load Like a Leader
We’re pretty sure George Washington would be pumped to see there’s a modern way to load and unload amber waves of grain, pallets of American flags, and building materials for Mount Vernon expansions. Today we… Read more
Hand Off Your Loading Challenge During “National Engineers Week” (or Any Day)
As we kick off National Engineers Week, Dockzilla emphasizes the importance of getting a free consult from loading experts before retrofitting a building, buying a commodity yard ramp, or pouring one oz. of concrete. … Read more
DZ Gets It Done: Portable Loading Dock Is Lifesaver for Hospital Under Construction
WHAT: A major hospital needed a way to triage its daily loading and unloading operations in a location outside of the main facility during a year-long construction project. WHY: They needed a self-standing, heavy… Read more
Airport Loading Operations Take Flight with Dockzilla Platforms
WHAT: An Arkansas airport needed three new loading docks due to low existing dock height, but the cost of concrete loading dock construction was prohibitive. WHY: Employees were loading trailers by hand to accommodate the difference… Read more
Dockzilla Loading Dock Platforms Elevate Materials Handling & Expediting
As retailers count down to a record-breaking $1.5 trillion holiday shopping “and shipping” season, this is no time for fa-la-la-la follies at the loading dock. Not to mention the more than $90 billion expected in… Read more
Honey…We Shrunk the Dockzilla
Even at 1/32nd of their normal size, Dockzilla modular loading docks are BIG on product features. “Dockzilla in 3D” is an interactive display that helps potential customers visualize the portability of these modern, modular loading… Read more
Dockzilla on “Manufacturing Marvels®” on Fox Business Network®
Dockzilla hit the airwaves this week with two “Manufacturing Marvels®” appearances on The Fox Business Network®. Like proud parents, we watched our portable and modular loading docks evolve from steel structural frames into mighty workhorses. In just two… Read more
Dockzilla Loading Dock Combines Solar Power & Push Button Operation
As companies reimagine how and where they manufacture and ship products, Dockzilla has rolled out the ultimate loading dock for remote loading operations or unique manufacturing configurations. The new Solar-Powered Mobile Loading Dock delivers flexibility, simplicity… Read more
Dockzilla to be Seen on “Manufacturing Marvels®”
Despite challenging supply and demand market conditions, and the skyrocketing price of steel, Dockzilla Co. has forged ahead – proudly fueling American manufacturing and deploying domestically-sourced steel. So when the award-winning producers at “Manufacturing Marvels®”… Read more
Introducing Loading U: Loading Docks and Materials Handling 101
Welcome to Dockzilla’s Loading U, your one stop shop for loading docks and materials handling 101. This institute for higher learning includes insider information from our engineers and insights into improving daily loading operations.… Read more
Retail Supply Chain Pros Dish on the Ecommerce Disruption
It’s no secret that the “need-it-now” expectations of today’s online consumers have ignited a distribution and fulfillment pressure cooker for retailers. For first-hand details about this industry “disruption,” Team Dockzilla recently participated in the D3… Read more
Four Ways to Beat the Clock at the Loading Dock
It’s no secret that the “need-it-now” expectations of today’s online customer have ignited a distribution pressure cooker for logistics professionals who seek out worthy facilities in the best locations, and then get them up and… Read more
The Cold, Hard Truth About Energy Loss at the Loading Dock
While the unusually cold Spring has made for chilly Easter egg hunts and blustery baseball games, it’s the perfect time to demonstrate the thermal benefits of modular Dock Houses vs. pit-style dock levelers. To assess… Read more