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Issue: #13
December - 2010
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MerryChristmas
Sales Department 
Another Safety Reminder
Carton clamp on toyThere is a new ANSI requirement that forklifts with clamps manufactured after October of 2010 must have a secondary clamp release function.  This subject has been approached in our newsletter before.  (Insert link to that article here) Another twist to the legislation is: What happens on rental equipment?  It is common for forklift dealerships to rent forklifts to customers that install their own attachments.  If you are using a clamp, be sure the rental you acquire has this required feature. It will if you rent from Toyota Lift of MN.

As the economy picks up and jobs are created, please remember other important safety regulations.  All operators of powered industrial equipment need to be at least 18 years old and certified to run the equipment by a qualified trainer.  You can get your operators and/or trainers trained at TLM.
American Warehouse Systems 
AWS Goes to Kabul Afghanistan
MconnelAmerican Warehouse Systems was contacted by the State Department to provide a turnkey storage aid system for the embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. As one of the few GSA contractors that can provide a complete system of this type on a GSA schedule and provide delivery directly to the Embassy in Kabul we were more than happy to take on their project.

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Rental Department 
How To Chose The Right Pallet Truck
Pallet Jack And Man
A pallet jack, also known as a pallet truck, pump truck, or jigger is a tool used to lift and move pallets.
I've touched on getting you the right truck for your needs before, and ran across an excellent article covering the same topic but more focused in the magazine Modern Materials Handling. Knowing you probably won't see this anywhere but here, I thought I would share it with you.

From Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor

Mark Twain once referred to golf as a good walk spoiled. The phrase could just as easily be applied to using the wrong pallet truck, or walkie, as they're often known. The right walkie can make short work for the operator moving a pallet around the dock in a distribution center or across a parking lot out in the field. Choosing the wrong machine can make that job as frustrating as a bad round of golf.

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Service Department
Do We Not Bleed?
In an employee engagement meeting with a technician last month the conversation turned to insights into why some customers choose smaller service agencies or independents over OE dealerships like ours. I was struck by one reason the technician gave me.

Many go with independents because we're too big.

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Parts Department 
Carte Blance For Our Techs
Carte BlanceWell maybe not completely true but pretty close.

For what seems like an eternity we've gone over and over with our techs their ability to mandate what they want to stock on their vans. Certainly there is a sort of base stock or template that's given them, but they are encouraged to "ask for anything" if they see it's not already in their list of parts.
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About Us

Toyota Lift of Minnesota has been serving its customers and the industry for over 32 years. Our mission is to improve your productivity and bottom line through better products, services and customer service personnel.

Toyota-Lift of Minnesota
8601 Xylon Court North
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55445
Phone 763-425-9066 Toll Free 800-523-0611

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In This Issue
Sales - More on Safety
AW Systems - Kabul Afghanistan
Rentals - The Right Truck
Service - Do We Not Bleed?
Parts - Carte Blance
AW Systems Highlight
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AWS Catalog
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Great Source For Warehouse Supplies
Toyota Lift of Minnesota and American Warehouse Systems offer you an easy way to shop for all your associated needs. Follow the link below and see for yourself. From lockers to storage bins, we have it all.
 
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Visit American Warehouse Systems Website 
Toyota Lift of Minnesota is very proud of its AWS division. Serving customers locally and around the globe. AWS is a Federal Government GSA Contractor. Click here to visit their website.
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On Line Catalog:

Great Source For All Things Forklift
Yet another catalog that brings it all together for you is our "Everything Around the Lift Truck" catalog. Click the link below to review or download it. Call 763-315-9288 for more information or to order!
 
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Forklift Safety Campaign Continues
With the year coming to a close we are still working diligently to visit even more customers. We have laminated forklift safety posters and daily operator checklists for you. Don't miss the chance for this free inspection!
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