Sturtevant, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/21/2017 -- In two weeks at ProMat in Chicago the reasons for rapid Fork Truck Free (FTF) growth in North America will be carefully examined by Topper Industrial. There are some basic misconceptions about fork truck free.

Fork truck free does not always mean zero fork trucks in a manufacturing plant or distribution center. In fact, it quite often refers to minimal fork truck use, only allowed at receiving or shipping. This minimal use may include adding a at cart load/unload area. This limited use is prevalent and may be the start of a journey to becoming totally fork truck free.

One hundred percent Fork Trucks Free means no fork trucks in the plant. Everything is delivered to plants in trucks on carts. According to Ed Brown, CEO and Founder of Topper Industrial, "The goal doesn't have to be fork truck elimination, but reduction is key. Brown suggested there are several key reasons that the FTF movement is thriving in North American Material Handling. Ultimately the proven benefits include productivity, flexibility, process stability, and inventory reduction. Additional benefits include earlier quality identification, reduced costs, improved safety, and fully utilized lean manufacturing compatibility.

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Topper Industrial will exhibit at ProMat from April 3-6, 2016 in Chicago, IL at Booth #S3814. Topper Industrial will offer educational seminars titled, "Why the Fork Truck Free Movement is the North American 2017 Material Handling Trend," on April 3, 2017 from 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM in Theater D and April 5, 2017 from 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM in Theater E. To register, go to: http://bit.ly/2iQBnHE.

About Topper Industrial
For more than twenty years, Topper Industrial, (http://www.TopperIndustrial.com) based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has been a leader in the material handling equipment industry. The company's product roster features industrial carts, conveyors, lifts, lifts & tilts, shipping racks, containers, casters, and cart components. From mother-daughter carts to quad steer carts to tilt carts and rotate carts, Topper's material handling solutions make delivering material line side more effective through more efficient practices. Topper Industrial has a team of experienced professional experts able to assess and provide the right product for all material handling equipment requirements.

Topper Industrial is a proud member of MHI. The Topper Industrial client roster includes Anderson Windows, Detroit Diesel, Honda, Kia Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Aramark, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, and Caterpillar. Follow on Twitter @TopperInd. Call 800-529-0909.