When the sun comes out, avid golfers start thinking about the season's first round. They clean their clubs and turn to their garages to unleash the golf carts. But, before turning on that cart and its EV battery lose on the course, take a moment to make sure your golf car battery is as ready as your swing.
One of the biggest challenges facing material handlers today is developing strong supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies. Crown Battery is uniquely positioned to speak on the subject of SRM because of our role as a supplier and one that has been in business since 1926.
For many businesses, batteries are a necessary investment but also a significant purchase, which is why choosing the right battery is so important. Choosing the right battery is a key factor in the success of your project, and has the ability to save you money while improving your ROI. After you've purchased the perfect battery, the next steps are taking care of it to ensure it has a long and ...
Batteries are the heart of material handling equipment. They're also one of the costliest components in any material handling piece of equipment-- often batteries are 25%-30% of a forklift’s purchase price. With so much money -- and your uptime -- on the line, it is imperative to take proactive steps to extend the life of your batteries.
Company expansions often mean multiple locations and divisions with varied supply needs for each. Add a business acquisition to the equation, and now you have multiple purchasing departments that may or may not be working in tandem. For any organization, large or small, duplication of efforts or roles means added expense. How can your company avoid this?
The term “heavy-duty” refers to items that are designed to handle difficult work or tasks, equipment that is built to be stronger and provide more power than standard equipment. By default, it would seem that anything related to industrial material handling or mining would need to be heavy duty - but are they?
There are a few times in life when we pause to reflect - birthdays and anniversaries, milestones like graduations, the end of major projects, and at the start of a new year. This really isn't any different given that Crown Battery Corporation celebrated 90 years of business this year. The difference may be in the fact the Crown Battery seems to just be hitting our stride. Join us as we take a ...
As the end of this year quickly approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past while also being optimistic toward the future. This year we celebrated 90 years of business! Thinking of how we started as a small battery repair shop, to where we are now as an international corporation is simply amazing to take in some days.
Laws of Physics tell us that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Think of bouncing a rubber ball. But this truth continues into other areas of our lives and businesses as well. Implement poor manufacturing practices or use inferior supplies and product quality will reflect that in higher fail rates and ultimately customer dissatisfaction. Fortunately, this can work in your ...
Investing in solar and wind power to harvest natural energy is just beginning of a renewable energy strategy. Getting your investment to pay off is that critical step two that starts with the right renewable energy storage systems. Next month, Crown Battery will feature several RE storage options at the SPI show in Las Vegas, but here's a sneak peak of what you can expect.
