BHS, Inc., a St. Louis-based manufacturer of custom material handling equipment, has unveiled a new line of modular attachments for order picker trucks designed to enhance safety and flexibility in warehouse operations. The new product series, which includes Modular Order Picker Carts, Modular Order Picker Platforms, Order Picker Furniture Carts, and Order Picker Furniture Platforms, allows users to customize their equipment for specific tasks without the lead times associated with fully custom solutions.
The attachments are custom-sized to fit order picker trucks without gaps or offsets between the platform and the operator deck, eliminating tripping hazards that can occur with some aftermarket attachments. This design innovation addresses a critical safety concern in warehouses where narrow-aisle racking is prevalent. According to Trent Boothe, Technical Sales Manager at BHS, the goal is to make order picker trucks safer, more productive, and versatile.
Modular Order Picker Carts are equipped with heavy-duty casters, allowing them to double as pushcarts for ground-level inventory management, while Modular Order Picker Platforms function solely as attachments without casters. The Furniture series is specifically sized for furniture order picker trucks with longer forks. All variants feature bolt-on components that can be adjusted or removed with standard tools, enabling users to modify shelf spacing, remove shelves, or add rails and guarding as needed.
This modular approach bridges the gap between off-the-shelf and custom equipment. Boothe noted that while BHS specializes in custom designs, building from scratch takes time. The modular solutions ship faster, offering custom performance without extended lead times. For more information, visit https://www.bhs1.com.
The introduction of these attachments comes as warehouses increasingly adopt narrow-aisle racking to maximize storage density. Order picker trucks are central to such operations, but standard attachments may not address specific workflow needs. BHS's modular line allows warehouses to optimize their picking processes without investing in multiple specialized attachments or waiting for custom fabrication.
Safety remains a key focus. By eliminating gaps between the attachment and the truck deck, BHS reduces the risk of trips and falls, which are among the most common warehouse injuries. Additionally, the ability to add guarding and rails provides further protection for operators handling bulky or awkward items.
BHS, Inc., based in St. Louis, MO, has a long history of tailoring material handling equipment to customer specifications. The company emphasizes ergonomics and productivity across various industries. The new modular attachments are available now exclusively from BHS.
