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What are the "moving and positioning" categories of Material Handling Equipment?

The Five Categories of Material Handling Equipment Part One

Material handling equipment, also known by its acronym MHE, is used to assist in moving and storing material on-site or at a facility. There are five basic categories for MHE.

The first two are concerned with moving and positioning material.

Transport Equipment gets the materials from point A to point B. For example, offloading from a dock to the storage area, or moving from workspace to workspace. This equipment includes industrial trucks, cranes and conveyors.
The second category is called Positioning Equipment. This is used at a single site or location and is often used to position materials correctly for further on-site use.

While these terms are quite elementary for those with experience in materials handling, trainees, interns and other newcomers to your business will most likely need a quick education on areas those with seniority take for granted.

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