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Video: Warehouses Keep Employees Injury-Free with the CarpetCaddy

The CarpetCaddy allows one person to easily maneuver a carpet roll, mat or rug up to 1,000 lbs. It’s perfect for warehouses or stores maneuvering these items to jobsites or homes and improves on-the-job efficiency. This tool allows one person to make easy work of what normally would take two to three employees manually carrying the load.

A Safer Solution

The electric CarpetCaddy keeps your employee safe from injury. No more manually loading or transporting heavy rolled mats, rugs and carpet long distances, which can lead to painful back and shoulder strains.

How to Operate
  1. To load the CarpetCaddy, simply tilt the unit forward bringing the conveyor lip to the edge of the rolled carpet or rug.
  2. Slowly drive the CarpetCaddy forward while operating the conveyor backward.
  3. The rolled carpet or rug is ready to be transported.

The CarpetCaddy Powered Carpet Dolly works well on a variety of terrain: indoors, outdoors – even over snow and ice. Contact us if you would like a quote, or reach us by phone: 800-686-2651 or email: info@djproducts.com.

How to Save Money by Using Eco-Friendly Electric Material Handling Solutions

Our electric material handling solutions offer many perks for companies large and small: improved operational efficiency, increased safety measures, and unparalleled load maneuverability to name a few. Additionally, our battery-powered equipment moving units are no-emission.  Rather than relying on pollution-causing gas or diesel, all of DJ Products tugs are electric and environmentally-friendly. Companies who use our eco-conscious electric material handling solutions can take advantage of additional cost-savings via various state-specific environmental programs, such as the California Clean Energy Program or the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. These various programs can reimburse California companies quarterly for utilizing electric and environmentally-friendly material handling solutions. According to the website, “The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to extend the LCFS program by ten years to 2030 and to double the program’s carbon intensity reductions target from 10% to 20%.” If you have already purchased one of our electric equipment moving solutions, or if you’re looking to find one in the future, be sure to check out your state’s specific environmental programs to take advantage of possible reimbursement opportunities. We offer material handling solutions for virtually any industry. To discuss your application needs, please reach out to one of our sales engineers at 1-800-686-2651 or at info@djproducts.com.

Meet Our Team: Matt

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

4 years

Responsibilities:

Assist customers with finding the perfect solution to solve their moving application/needs.

Can you explain your role?

I sell product solutions to customers and assist with internal processes and procedures to improve sales efficiency.

Before you came to DJ Products, what did you do? 

I spent 7 years as a project manager for a structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator.  It provided a good background and insight to custom manufacturing processes.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

I’d say I’m analytical, detail-oriented and try to look at problems from different angles/viewpoints to find a solution. 

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

Interacting with people, co-workers, customers and partners.  The upbeat pace and diversity of sales really makes the days go by fast!  One minute I’m helping a customer find a solution to push vehicles and the next minute helping a different customer move a 200,000 lbs+ railcar.  

What do you like to do in your free time?

Spend time with family, run, hunt, fish.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

Shark Tank, live sports (College Basketball, College Football, Pro Football, NHL Hockey, Baseball), The Office

How do you like your coffee?

N/A, I drink water, a gallon a day! 

Five Key Industries that Benefit from our Electric Tug Solutions

For any business, pinpointing ways to improve efficiency is key. Streamlining operations is an important way to grow your business’s bottom line. Change and improvement remain constants for companies that challenge the notion that “this is the way we’ve always done it.” If moving heavy equipment, materials or carts is a daily task for your business, one actionable way to boost productivity (and employee safety) is to invest in a walk behind electric tug. From manufacturing operations to luxury condos – hospitals to auto repair shops, if you’re moving something heavy, we have an electric solution to help move loads more efficiently. Here are five of the unique industries our hand-tailored products serve:

Industrial/Material Handling

For many manufacturing or distribution environments, manually pushing and pulling are two common actions that place heavy strain on the body and can result in injury. Our specialized industrial cart movers take the load off of employees; allowing one person to easily maneuver carts or heavy equipment from point A to point B. Here’s how Allen Engineering utilizes our electric CartCaddy 5WP to move a large piece of equipment out on the assembly floor:

Dumpster Movers

Who are our dumpster tows best suited for? Most frequently, apartment complexes, commercial properties, multi and single-family housing, as well as restaurants and retail shops use our WasteCaddy products to relocate heavy trash containers from trash room to curbside for pick up. Our trash container movers allow one person to safely and efficiently relocate these bins over a variety of surfaces – even up inclines and on snow, sleet, ice or rain, without risking injury from strains or falls from manually moving the bins by hand. Watch how Pearl Flagler Village Apartments uses a WasteCaddy to save time & effort.

Trailer Movers

Manufacturing operations and distribution centers utilize our heavy-duty TrailerCaddy products to allow one person – no CDL required – to move loaded or unloaded trailers up to 100K lbs. around their lots, or in and out of dock doors. Additionally, trailer or RV storage and sales facilities use our trailer movers to relocate RVs on their lots or on showroom floors. Watch the video below to see why Quality Bicycle Products prefers the TrailerCaddy over an expensive yard truck.

Car & Heavy Truck Movers

Most commonly, auto dealerships, vehicle repair shops, automotive testing facilities and private car owners utilize our vehicle movers to easily push or pull vehicles along assembly lines or around crowded lots without the hassle of manually pushing, which can require 2-4 people depending on the vehicle. LAcarGuy loves using the CarCaddy Car Pusher around the dealership.

Aircrafts

The versatility and quality of our aircraft tugs are perfect for any aircraft towing application up to 35,000 lbs. for individual, FBO, or corporate aircraft ground equipment. The AircraftCaddy allows one person to easily move their aircraft in, out and around the hangar or for staging on the ramp in minutes flat. Here’s why Prescott Flying Club loves the AircraftCaddy to maneuver multiple airplanes

No matter the industry you’re in, our electric equipment moving solutions are customized to fit your company’s specific needs. Get in touch with a sales engineer today – 1-800-686-2651 to discuss your application.

WasteCaddy Improves Operational Safety and Efficiency for Miami’s Porsche Design Tower

Over the last several years, DJ Products’ electric WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover has changed the way multifamily and commercial property employees safely relocate waste containers within their facilities. We are pleased to announce that the luxury Miami condominium and hot spot, Porsche Design Tower, has been added to the list of properties to benefit from the WasteCaddy.

Standing at a stately 641 feet tall with 132 luxury condo units, the Porsche Design Tower is one of the tallest and most striking buildings in Florida’s Sunny Isles Beach. The tower’s impressive three automotive elevator systems allow residents to pull into the building’s garage, drive into the modern glass-encased car elevator, and be swiftly transported directly to their condo. Previous to purchasing the WasteCaddy, the Porsche Design Tower utilized two employees to move each facility dumpster by hand from the compactor down to the street for pick-up. Manually pushing the bins multiple times a day and working with limited space created a safety concern. “Now with the WasteCaddy, we only utilize one employee to move the waste bins and it’s a lot safer for him because he doesn’t have to push them and get his hands into the way,” says Alex Carius, General Manager of the Porsche Design Tower.

The Porsche Design Tower staff enjoy the WasteCaddy for its straightforward operation. “When we got the machines, they were really easy to use. They came right off the crate and we were able to use them immediately so no training whatsoever,” says Carius. “We’ve been using the WasteCaddy for about six months now and it’s never failed us. It’s just plug and play, charge it up overnight and then use it – great product.” Porsche Design Tower representatives worked with Eddie Guerra of Canitize USA – a DJ Products’ designated dealer for our WasteCaddy product line, who strongly recommended the WasteCaddy as a perfect solution for the tower. Canitize USA is a fully comprehensive Waste Management Company providing turnkey waste industry solutions for waste equipment purchasing or repairs. Canitize USA, based in Bradenton, Florida has been a trusted DJ Products’ WasteCaddy dealer since 2018 and we are very pleased and grateful for our working partnership. Click here to learn more about the WasteCaddy and to view a full list of the unit’s features and specifications, or scroll down to watch the video below of the WasteCaddy in action.

To request a product demo or for more information, reach out to a DJ Products Sales Engineer at 1-800-686-2651 or info@djproducts.com. Our service teams specialize in providing custom solutions for a variety of unique applications.

Why Now is the Time to Invest in an Electric Material Handling Solution

Ask anyone and they’re likely to agree that 2020 has been anything but normal. Since the pandemic hit the world in full force in the beginning of the year, businesses everywhere have had to learn to adapt rapidly – cutting budgets, streamlining operations, possibly furloughing or laying off employees, and finding ways to do more with less manpower.

Companies in a variety of industries can benefit from our solutions – from apartment complexes maneuvering heavy trash bins, to manufacturing operations moving semi-trailers in and out of docks, to factory workers moving equipment along an assembly line. Below are three reasons why purchasing an electric tug or tow solution can help improve the way you do business.

Invest in Employee Safety

Keeping your team members safe is paramount. The last thing that businesses want to allocate funds to workers compensation claims from on-the-job injuries sustained while manually maneuvering heavy equipment. Our cost-effective battery-powered units allow one person to safely move heavy equipment from point A to point B without causing strains or pain from trying to push or pull wheeled equipment. Additionally, our products are perfect for social distancing; one person can maneuver heavy loads versus the need for multiple employees in close proximity to one another moving equipment manually.

Boost Operational Efficiency

Throughout the pandemic, slowing sales (domestically and internationally) have forced businesses to find innovative ways to increase efficiency throughout their business while simultaneously decreasing the workforce. Our solutions allow one person to get the job done; reducing the number of employees needed to complete a task and improving efficiency. Our battery-powered tow solutions allow for fast maneuverability cutting down on supply chain lags.

Budgets: Use Them or Lose Them

For many departments, annual budgets operate on a “use it or lose it” principle; if not utilized by year-end or fiscal year-end, the funds will expire and may not be carried over. Considering a material handling solution is an excellent investment to help your employees easily and safely relocate heavy equipment or materials in a more efficient manner. If you’re considering a material handling solution, please reach out to one of our sales engineers via phone (1-800-686-2651) or online chat. We’re happy to help you find the right solution for your particular application needs.

Meet Our Team: Heather

At DJ Products, we have an incredible team of employees that work hard and help keep our business running strong. From Sales to Production to every role in-between, each and every team member plays an important role in the success of our company.  Meet our team!

How long have you worked at DJ Products?

14 years

Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all accounting operational functions and employees, serve as human resources and benefits coordinator, complete internal audits and financial analysis and supervise the shipping and logistics dept.

Can you explain your role?

I manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll, as well as assist in all International wire transactions. I coordinate and prepare all financial reports and audits and oversee tax planning and compliance. I also work directly with the head of the shipping and logistics dept. and administer all employee benefits and work directly with insurance providers.  Additionally, I handle all Human Resource issues, including new hires and terminations. Plus, wearing many hats to assist in resolving issues at many levels.

Before you came to DJ Products, what did you do? 

I worked as an accountant for a telecommunications company for 5 years and directly with a CPA to learn all aspects of accounting.  My husband and I owned a manufacturing company for 10 years where I learned a lot about Human Resources and employees, in addition to company financial reporting and profitability.

What would you describe as your specialty/specialties and why?

I love working with spreadsheets and financial reports.  I enjoy the investigative part of balancing numbers and problem solving.

What’s your favorite thing about your job or working at DJ Products?

Working with the people at our offices.  There is always a good laugh to be shared!

What do you like to do in your free time?

Horseback riding and training, gun and bow hunting (pheasant, deer and duck), snowmobiling, ice fishing, motorcycle riding (passenger of course!), long walks, and road trips with my family.

Favorite T.V. shows: 

I really do not watch TV unless its Yellowstone.

How do you like your coffee?

Black.  Maple flavor is my favorite!

Video: TrailerCaddy Terminal Tractor Pushes or Pulls Trailers Up to 100K Lbs.

The battery-powered TrailerCaddy Terminal Tractor from DJ Products allows employees to easily and safely maneuver semi-trailers up to 100,000 lbs. This compact and powerful unit can push or pull trailers up and down inclines as well as through snow, sleet, ice or rain. At a fraction of the cost of a high-maintenance yard truck or shunting service, the TrailerCaddy is a much more cost-effective and efficient solution that can be operated by any employee; no CDL or health card required. The TrailerCaddy Terminal Tractor is ideal for:

  • Manufacturing operations
  • Distribution centers
  • Warehouses
  • Anyone who needs to relocate empty or loaded trailers at a moment’s notice

Questions? For more information, reach out to a sales engineer via Chat or phone (1-800-686-2651).

DJ Products International Partnership – GCC (United Arab Emirates & Kuwait)

DJ Products is excited to announce a recent global partnership supporting the UAE (United Arab Emirates) and Kuwait. Jamal Shaheen of Dynamic Holding now serves as DJ Product’s representative serving customers in the GCC region. Based in Kuwait, Jamal and his team specialize in supporting solutions for the logistics, transportation, manufacturing, aircraft, and automobile industries in the region. To inquire about our products or for information regarding application solutions in or near UAE & Kuwait, please visit www.djproducts.com or contact Jamal directly at jamal@dynamicholdingco.com.

Video: CarCaddy VP6K Pulls Cars without Damaging Bumper or Body

Safety and efficiency are key while moving vehicles at car dealerships, automotive testing facilities and service centers. The battery-powered CarCaddy Vehicle Puller 6k (VP6K) makes it easy for one person to maneuver vehicles (up to 6,000 lbs.) in tightly-confined spaces

The CarCaddy VP6K offers the option to either operate the unit while standing and pulling/pushing the vehicle, or while riding on the platform along with the car. The unit’s hydraulic roller arms effortlessly pull two wheels of a vehicle up a ramp and off the ground, so it can easily maneuver the vehicle without the wheels of the vehicle moving. This operation eliminates the cumbersome straps, hooks, and brackets needed to lift and pull a vehicle, or the “bumping” of the vehicle from behind with rubber push pads. For more info, reach out to a sales engineer via Chat, phone (1-800-686-2651) or fill out this form. We look forward to helping you find the best vehicle-moving solution for your needs.

Watch the video below to see the CarCaddy VP6K in action!