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Blog: End-To-End Warehousing News
Optimizing your facility operations requires keeping up with smart storage concepts, productive lift trucks, enhanced data collection, operator proficiency and best practices for material flow. It’s all about how to run better and manage smarter.
Our blog explores the best solutions to overcome all of the unique challenges facing today’s facilities managers.
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Werres Teams Support Food Access in Richmond and Frederick
Werres employees supported hunger-relief efforts in Richmond and Frederick, helping prepare more than 3,550 meals and donating three pallet jacks to Feed More. Through hands-on service and community partnerships, including transportation support from Eagle Towing, Werres continues to invest in the communities where our employees live and work.
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What TMHNA’s $100 Million U.S. Manufacturing Investment Means for Raymond, Werres and the Customers We Serve
Toyota Material Handling North America’s $100 million investment in U.S. electric forklift manufacturing signals more than expanded production. Explore what the new Columbus facility means for Raymond, Werres, electrification, manufacturing capacity, and the Mid-Atlantic customers we support.
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How Do You Know When It's Time to Replace Your Forklift?
Knowing when to replace a forklift isn't determined by age alone. In this edition of Werres Warehouse Insights, Material Handling Specialist Dan Conrad explains how operating hours, repair history, downtime, maintenance costs, and long-term return on investment should factor into every repair-or-replace decision.
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Recover Space, Improve Productivity, and Prepare for Growth with Vertical Lift Modules
Learn how Modula Vertical Lift Modules help manufacturers, distributors, and automotive dealerships maximize storage capacity, improve inventory accuracy, increase productivity, and recover valuable floor space. As an authorized Modula partner, Werres helps businesses identify the right automated storage solution for their operation.
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The Warehouse Manager's Guide to Choosing the Right Safety Training Program
Choosing the right warehouse safety training program can be challenging. This guide helps warehouse managers and facilities leaders compare forklift operator training, train-the-trainer programs, pedestrian awareness, and aerial lift training to determine which solutions best fit their workforce, equipment, and operational goals.
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Dock or Door Down? What to Check Before Calling for Service
A broken dock leveler or warehouse door can quickly disrupt operations. Use this quick checklist to identify common issues before requesting loading dock repair service in Virginia.
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Building a Sustainable Safety Culture: Lessons from High-Performing Operations
Warehouse safety requires more than policies and periodic training. Learn four practices that help high-performing warehouse operations create safer workplaces while supporting productivity and operational excellence.
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Beyond the Milestone: Lessons from 500 Days of Safe Operations
What does it take to achieve 500 days without a recordable incident? Explore the leadership, employee engagement, training, and continuous improvement practices that help build safer workplaces and stronger operations.
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Why Warehouse Optimization Efforts Fail to Deliver Long-Term Results
Warehouse improvements often deliver short-term gains but struggle to sustain performance. Following MODEX 2026, this article explores why warehouse optimization efforts fall short and how a connected approach to systems, data, and processes can drive long-term efficiency and consistency.
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Werres at MODEX 2026: Bringing Innovation Back to the Mid-Atlantic
Werres will be on-site at MODEX 2026 alongside The Raymond Corporation, representing our Mid-Atlantic customers and evaluating the latest advancements in warehouse automation, energy solutions, and connected technologies. Our team is focused on translating these innovations into practical, scalable solutions.
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Werres Achieves Raymond Lean Management (RLM) Certification
Werres Corporation has achieved Raymond Lean Management (RLM) certification, reinforcing our commitment to safety, standardized processes, and continuous improvement. This milestone reflects the dedication of our teams and positions Werres to support customers through proven RLM consulting services.
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Werres Delivers Another Standout Performance in National Service Standards Audit
Werres’ Ashland, VA service team earned a 99.68% score in the December 2025 national Raymond Service Standards Audit, reflecting disciplined standardized work, safety-first execution, and consistent customer communication across audited service events.
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