BHS, Inc., a leading manufacturer of custom material handling equipment, has announced a new line of modular attachments for order picker trucks aimed at improving safety and efficiency in narrow-aisle warehouses. The attachments, available in four series, allow warehouse operators to configure their order picker trucks for specific tasks without the delays typically associated with custom-built equipment.
The new product line includes Modular Order Picker Carts, which feature heavy-duty casters and can double as pushcarts for ground-level inventory management, and Modular Order Picker Platforms, which omit the casters and function solely as truck attachments. Additionally, BHS offers Order Picker Furniture Carts and Order Picker Furniture Platforms, sized to fit the longer forks of furniture order picker trucks. All solutions are custom-sized to eliminate gaps or offsets between the platform and the truck's operator deck, reducing tripping hazards—a significant safety risk with some existing attachments.
“With the growth in narrow-aisle racking, more warehouses are relying on order picker trucks,” said Trent Boothe, Technical Sales Manager at BHS. “Our goal is to make those trucks safer, more productive, and flexible enough to handle anything.” The modular design allows users to adjust shelf spacing, remove shelves, or add rails and guarding to create an ideal work platform. These bolt-on components can be easily attached or removed with standard workplace tools, offering the performance of custom equipment without the extended lead times.
The modularity is a key advantage, as it enables rapid reconfiguration for different tasks, reducing downtime and increasing overall warehouse productivity. For businesses that rely on order picking in narrow aisles, these attachments can help optimize workflow and reduce the risk of workplace injuries. The ability to quickly adapt equipment to changing inventory or order profiles could be a significant competitive advantage for logistics operations.
“We specialize in designing custom equipment, but it takes time to design something from scratch,” Boothe said. “Our modular solutions ship a lot faster than an all-original product. They give you custom performance without custom lead times.” This speed to market is particularly valuable in today's fast-paced e-commerce and logistics environment, where warehouse efficiency directly impacts customer satisfaction and profitability.
The implications for the material handling industry are substantial. As narrow-aisle racking becomes more prevalent, the demand for versatile and safe order picking solutions is expected to grow. BHS's modular attachments address this need by offering a flexible alternative to traditional fixed equipment. Warehouse managers can now invest in a single platform that can be reconfigured for multiple applications, potentially reducing capital expenditure and storage space for unused attachments.
Modular Order Picker Carts and Platforms are available now exclusively from BHS, Inc. For more information, visit the company's website at https://www.bhs1.com.
