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Industrial Forklift Batteries: Flat Plate vs Tubular Batteries 101

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Industrial Forklift Batteries: Flat Plate vs Tubular Batteries 101

The Baghdad Battery, the first known battery design, is over 2,000 years old. It consisted of a clay casing, a copper cathode, an iron anode, and an...

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Careers for Veterans: Forklift Battery Technician Spotlight

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Careers for Veterans: Forklift Battery Technician Spotlight

Jobs after military service with no degree can be hard to find. As of September 2026, veterans experienced an average unemployment rate of 3.6%, up...

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Lead Acid or Lithium Ion? Your Forklift Battery Choice Starts With Your Application

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Lead Acid or Lithium Ion? Your Forklift Battery Choice Starts With Your Application

Search “lead acid vs lithium ion forklift batteries,” and you’ll get pages of articles that all say the same thing.

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How Long Should a Forklift Battery Last?

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How Long Should a Forklift Battery Last?

A well-maintained forklift battery might outlast your forklift operators. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts median tenure for wage workers at about...

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5 Traits of the Best Industrial Battery Suppliers

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5 Traits of the Best Industrial Battery Suppliers

You don’t want to be on the hook for problems you didn’t cause. Yet, whenever a battery or charger fails, you end up being the one who apologizes....

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IBCI Named EnerSys Dealer of the Year

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IBCI Named EnerSys Manufacturer's Representative of the Year

Industrial Battery & Charger, Inc. recognized at the EnerSys National Sales Meeting in Phoenix for top performance across the EnerSys motive power...

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Yikes! Did Your Warehouse Skip Its Power Study?

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Yikes! Did Your Warehouse Skip Its Power Study?

Folk wisdom says, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but that assumes you recognize broken when you see it. That’s a tall order when it comes to...

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A Power Study Is Essential to Right-Size Your Electric Forklift Fleet

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A Power Study Is Essential to Right-Size Your Electric Forklift Fleet

When planning inventory levels, you don’t conjure numbers out of thin air.

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What Happens to an Electric Forklift Battery at End of Life?

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What Happens to an Electric Forklift Battery at End of Life?

National Battery Day (February 18) is a good reminder that batteries do not disappear when they stop performing. For safety managers and electric...

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What Motive Power System Is Most Efficient For Your Fleet?

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What Motive Power System Is Most Efficient For Your Fleet?

Your motive power solution should always be customized specifically for the needs of your facility. There are several ways to design a battery...

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