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November 04, 2009
By: CartPro
Category: Future Trends, Manufacturing Industry, Material Handling, economy
Cap and trade is not going to go away. Seen as a cornerstone of the national movement to cut carbon emissions from greenhouse gases, a cap and trade program is expected to have the greatest impact on manufacturers and supply chain partners but no business or individual will be immune from the drive to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Scientific reports detailing life-threatening scenarios of potential climate disaster and irreparable damage to the planet have spurred President Obama and his team to demand action this year on environmental regulations now moving through Congress.
In June, the U.S. House narrowly passed (219 to 211) the green-energy climate bill HR 2454, referred to by press and public as the Cap and Trade Bill. Heated debate has ensued in the Senate which may or may not bring the matter to a vote before the year ends, despite presidential pressure. Senators, particularly those representing agricultural and coal states, are understandably wary of the potential economic repercussions cap and trade could have on already suffering businesses, particularly manufacturers. Although Congress may drag its feet for another year, most analysts agree that cap and trade will eventually become law.
Savvy businesses are already implementing green programs to curb energy use and switch from gas and diesel-powered equipment to clean energy battery and electric-powered material handling equipment. Even small changes like moving from power-chomping forklifts to green battery-powered motorized carts and powered tugs can add up to a significant plus on your carbon emissions balance sheet. Ergonomically-designed electric material handling equipment like DJ Products’ innovative CartCaddies kills two birds with one stone. They respond to government efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase worker safety. Win-win!Â
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July 03, 2009
By: CartPro
Category: Future Trends, Manufacturing Industry, Material Handling
“Clean Energy Act Could Force Nearly 20 Percent of Manufacturers to Close” screamed the breaking news headline in the July 2, 2009 Special Edition of Manufacturing & Technology eJournal. According to the results of an informal reader survey conducted by the magazine, President Obama’s proposed cap-and-trade energy conservation program “could cause energy costs to skyrocket and fuel more unemployment.”
“More than 17 percent of those who answered [the survey] said they would have to shut down their business because there is no way they could handle the kinds of increases being predicted,” the magazine said about reader comments received on environmental strictures proposed by the Waxman-Markey climate change bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. Nearly 1,000 readers responded to the Manufacturing & Technology survey, indicating the volatility of the cap-and-trade issue. Besides shuttering their businesses, readers warned that meeting currently proposed cap-and-trade requirements would cause them to raise prices by as much as 22%, institute layoffs or move to a 4-day work week. “Only nine percent [of survey respondents] said they would do their best to absorb the energy costs increases without making any changes,” the magazine said.
Many fear that cap-and-trade will have a disastrous effect on U.S. manufacturing. Senators in industrial states hard-hit by the recession like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky are being lobbied to fight the cap-and-trade bill, now under consideration by the U.S. Senate. In an interview with Manufacturing & Technology eJournal, Kentucky’s Republican Senator Jim Bunning criticized the bill, saying, “The legislation is essentially an energy tax hike on small businesses and will raise electricity costs in Kentucky 90% by the year 2035.”
Whatever your personal stance on cap-and-trade, it seems inevitable that growing environmental concerns will spur the eventual passage of this or some similar bill in the not too distant future. Change is ever-present and savvy businessmen will accept and prepare for change. Moving to environmentally-friendly, clean-energy, battery-operated powered carts and movers today will lessen the burden of compliance tomorrow. To find out how DJ Products’ energy-efficient, ergonomically-designed material handling equipment can positively affect your operations, contact a sales engineer today.
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June 22, 2009
By: CartPro
Category: Automotive Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Material Handling, Products, Recreational Vehicles
We admit it isn’t faster that a speeding bullet, and you won’t find leaping tall buildings in the specs; but it can make you feel more powerful than a locomotive. If you’ve ever wanted to flex Superman muscles but your body is more Clark Kent, our incredible TrailerCaddy trailer mover is just what you’ve been looking for. This powerful DJ Products mover turns ordinary workers into Supermen and Superwomen, allowing them to effortlessly transport heavy trailers and vehicles — no tights or capes required!
DJ Products’ versatile TrailerCaddy trailer mover pushes and pulls trailers that require lifting on one end before maneuvering. Heavy equipment trailers, RVs, campers and boats are easily moved down assembly lines, from manufacturing plant to storage lot, across dealer lots, on and off showroom floors, or into position at trade shows — no need to hook up to a truck when you need to move these vehicles short distances, just slide in the TrailerCaddy and a single worker can do the job, effortlessly. Click here to watch a video of DJ Products’ amazing TrailerCaddy in action.
Like all DJ Products powered carts and movers, the TrailerCaddy trailer mover is ergonomically designed to take the strain off workers. The sore backs, strained muscles and exhausting overexertion that plague workers who wrestle with large trailered equipment are eliminated by DJ Products’ ergonomic design features. Any worker of any size or physical ability can easily move trailers, vehicles or equipment using DJ Products’ electric TrailerCaddy trailer mover. Ergonomic design significantly decreases worker injuries and their associated medical, insurance, worker’s compensation and lost man-hour costs, representing a considerable savings to employers.
Less bulky than traditional equipment, DJ Products TrailerCaddy electric trailer movers are sleek, compact and designed to maneuver easily in tight spaces, diminishing potential damage to surrounding parts and equipment when moving bulky vehicles. The ergonomic variable speed twist grip prevents carpal tunnel syndrome while allowing operators instant and complete control over the unit at speeds of 0 to 3 mph in both forward or reverse. A high tech speed controller, neutral throttle braking and electric adjustable acceleration/braking ensure safe operation and maximum operator control of the unit. Click here for complete specs on DJ Products’ TrailerCaddy trailer mover.
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