Building Materials

The building materials industry involves the handling of heavy, bulky, and often irregularly shaped items such as lumber, drywall, insulation, cement blocks, and structural steel. Material handling equipment in this sector typically needs higher weight capacities and must be able to operate both indoors and outdoors on varied surfaces. Pneumatic tire forklifts with combustion engines are common for outdoor applications, while cushion tire or electric models may be used inside warehouses and distribution centers. Specialized attachments like boom extensions, carpet poles, and clamps are frequently required to handle the diverse products found in building supply operations.