Sturtevant, WI -- (SBWire) -- 02/15/2016 --Topper Industrial addressed benefits of a fork truck free initiative. Executives at Topper Industrial discussed how critical it is to consider more than the initial price tag of a fork truck. The sticker price, in fact, represents just a small portion of the total cost of ownership according to Ed Brown, founder. The acquisition cost is only about 10 to 20 percent of the total cost of the forklift truck, maintenance and repairs represent the rest.

Fork truck free initiatives are increasingly popular as sufficient data has revealed the true cost of fork truck ownership. Where purchasing managers are focused on lowest cost acquisition, operations managers must account for the extensive budgetary requirements in maintaining the fork truck fleet.

The ergonomic benefits, along with safety enhancements, increase the likelihood of North American fork truck free operations.

To read more, go to: http://forktruckfree.com/hiddencostsofforktrucks021616/

Topper Industrial is exhibiting at MODEX 2016, the largest expo for the manufacturing and supply chain industries from April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center. View the one-minute MODEX 2016 video about Topper Industrial titled, "At the Intersection of Material Handling," go to http://www.modexshow.com/attendees/youroneminute.aspx.

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.