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AMH Thought Leadership | July 2025 Tariffs make headlines. Lithium makes or breaks your next forklift delivery. As battery-powered automation surges, lithium is no longer a niche concern for EV makers. It’s a foundational input
Tariff wars with China are making headlines—but a quieter crisis is brewing in lithium.
60%+ of global lithium refining is controlled by China
Lithium powers electric vehicles, warehouse robotics, and energy storage systems
Bottlenecks could delay projects and raise costs—especially for mid-size operators looking to scale automation
The industrial sector has faced numerous challenges in 2022, including fluctuations in steel prices, disruptions in the freight industry, and ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the labor market. These trends have had significant
Over the course of 20 years, Adam has progressed further than any member of the American Material Handling team. Adam has left the company twice on his own accord, and once at the suggestion of
Do you know the pros and cons of welded vs bolted pallet rack? When you’re ready to increase your warehouse space’s storage, you must consider many factors in developing the right solution. One of the
You can use a variety of storage techniques to arrange and store your products. Some tools can make the job easier. Increase your storage capacity by:
Invest in pallet racks, cantilevers, and gravity flow racks.
Increase your clear height when you can.
Make sure you have room to grow.
Consider market changes, like supply and demand.
Use the existing space well. Adding mezzanines or modular offices can help.
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There is a wide range of styles when it comes to pallet racking. No warehouse is a like and businesses need different storage needs. When it comes time to upgrade your pallet racking or start
Prior to World War I pallet rack was not very common. Thankfully pallet racking came around to give warehouses the ability to store pallets vertically. When warehouses have this ability it will double or triple
The first blog entry is always the toughest. As we launch our new website, AMH is committed to making AMH1979.com a place where our customers can go for information. Of course the website will always
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