BHS, Inc. Launches Modular Order Picker Attachments to Enhance Warehouse Efficiency and Safety

BHS, Inc., a St. Louis-based manufacturer of custom material handling equipment, has announced a new line of attachments for order picker trucks, featuring modular components that allow for task-based optimization. The debut includes four product series: Modular Order Picker Carts, Modular Order Picker Platforms, Order Picker Furniture Carts, and Order Picker Furniture Platforms. These attachments are designed to address the growing reliance on order picker trucks in narrow-aisle racking environments, a trend highlighted by Trent Boothe, Technical Sales Manager at BHS, who stated, 'Our goal is to make those trucks safer, more productive, and flexible enough to handle anything.'

The Modular Order Picker Carts are equipped with heavy-duty casters, enabling them to double as pushcarts for ground-level inventory management. In contrast, the Modular Order Picker Platforms omit casters, functioning solely as attachments for order picker trucks. The furniture-specific variants are sized to fit the longer forks of furniture order picker trucks. A key design feature is that these solutions are custom-sized to eliminate gaps or offsets between the platform and the truck's operator deck, thereby removing tripping hazards—a significant safety risk often associated with such attachments.

The primary advantage of these attachments lies in their modularity. Users can adjust shelf spacing, remove shelves entirely, or add rails and guarding to create the ideal work platform. These bolt-on components can be easily attached or removed with standard workplace tools, allowing the carts and platforms to function as custom equipment without the delays typically associated with made-to-order solutions. 'We specialize in designing custom equipment, but it takes time to design something from scratch,' Boothe explained. 'Our modular solutions ship a lot faster than an all-original product. They give you custom performance without custom lead times.'

The implications of this announcement are significant for warehouse operations. As narrow-aisle racking becomes more prevalent, the demand for efficient and safe order picking solutions increases. BHS's modular attachments offer a flexible alternative to traditional fixed equipment, enabling warehouses to adapt quickly to changing inventory needs without investing in entirely new machinery. By reducing lead times and enhancing safety, these attachments can help companies improve productivity and reduce workplace injuries. The ability to customize on the fly also supports lean inventory practices, as warehouses can reconfigure their picking stations without extensive downtime. For more information, visit https://www.bhs1.com.

BHS, Inc. has a long history of tailoring its products to customer specifications, focusing on ergonomics and productivity. This latest release reinforces its commitment to providing complete solutions for diverse industries. The Modular Order Picker Carts and Platforms are available now exclusively from BHS, Inc., offering a new level of versatility for warehouses seeking to optimize their order picking processes.