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Navigating Steel Tariffs: 3 Considerations to Keep Forklift Buying Cost Effective
In today’s rapidly shifting economy, policies like steel tariffs can reshape business budgets almost overnight. This year, Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs are increasing up to 50%, impacting the cost of material handling equipment. As industry experts, we stay on top of these changes, guiding our customers through purchasing decisions that protect their bottom line and keep their operations moving efficiently.
While our equipment manufacturers continue working to minimize the impact of these tariffs – by resourcing within the U.S. and closely evaluating steel content within their products – we’re also supporting customers in another way: through our in-stock equipment, much of which has not been affected by the recent price increases.
As the market shifts, it’s important to adjust purchasing strategies accordingly. Here are a few key considerations we encourage our customers to keep in mind:
1. Adapting Buying Decisions to Save Your Business Time and Money
Time is money, especially in the material handling industry.
Our in-stock selection of new and pre-owned forklifts and material handling equipment allows customers to upgrade their fleet without waiting on OEM production cycles or reacting to unpredictable market swings.
Whether it’s Linde electric pallet jacks for fast, efficient pallet movement or Hyundai internal combustion lift trucks for heavy–duty indoor and outdoor lifting, choosing from our readily available inventory helps avoid the added costs tied to tariffs and supplier price adjustments.
2. The Risks of Waiting: Price Hikes and Supplier Production Changes
For some of our customers, budget may not be a challenge. But for those that can’t afford to wait, in–stock equipment offers a clear advantage by minimizing exposure to rising costs and production changes.
Inventory is limited, and as steel and aluminum tariffs are dictated by government policy, dealerships can’t guarantee that future pricing will remain stable. Acting now helps customers lock in pricing and secure the right equipment before potential surcharges or supplier adjustments take effect.
It’s essential to make purchasing decisions based on today’s market realities, not speculation about what might come next.
3. Taking Advantage of In-Stock Equipment to Meet Your Operational Needs
Our inventory is selected by our team of experts to meet the needs of diverse operations. From electric pallet jacks that streamline low-level picking to high-reaching narrow aisle lifts that maximize racking capacity, and rugged internal combustion forklifts designed for demanding outdoor work, each unit is selected with our customers’ performance goals in mind.
Every piece of equipment in our inventory comes from trusted manufacturers known for reliability and long-term value.
Whether you’re managing a high-volume distribution center, a manufacturing facility, or a logistics hub, our readily available equipment and team of experts help you stay productive, control costs, and keep your business moving forward.
Why Acting Now Protects Your Bottom Line
No matter when you’re ready to purchase, our team actively pursues strategies to keep your equipment investment within budget. But acting now, while in-stock inventory is available, you can secure competitive pricing before potential market adjustments take effect.
Partnering with us for your next forklift not only means you have support protecting your bottom line, you have a continued partner for your service, rental, truck and trailer, dock and door, and warehouse needs.
Ready to start a conversation with one of our material handling experts? Contact us today!