Toyota material handling

Women in South Africa are making significant inroads into the industrial equipment and material handling industry as forklift technicians. CFAO Equipment is spearheading efforts to attract women into this technical role. CFAO Equipment’s Learning and Development Manager, Pumza Sikaka, says the percentage of women in the company’s forklift apprenticeship programme...

From introducing game-changing safety technologies to leading in electric power solutions, Toyota Material Handling’s commitment to innovation has redefined the efficiency, safety and sustainability of forklifts, helping improve productivity for various industries in South Africa. Forklifts play a key role in successful warehouse, retail, logistics and agricultural operations. It is...

Agriculture forms the backbone of communities and economies, sustaining livelihoods and shaping futures. A thriving agricultural sector nourishes families, fosters health, and strengthens communities, while a struggling one impacts lives far beyond the fields. South Africa currently faces a stark challenge, with 10 million tonnes of food wasted annually—about one-third...

The team at Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment, demonstrated just how much they care when they donated a tow tractor worth R600,000 to the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service Trust (AMS) to help save lives in the Gqeberha region of the Eastern Cape. AMS is...

From warehousing and logistics, to mining, Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and agriculture, short-term rental solutions for material handling equipment can be game changing for operations with fluctuating or cyclical needs. That said, businesses need to carefully consider who they partner with to ensure they have access to...

As industries increasingly priorities safety in their operations, ensuring the wellbeing of employees is more important than ever. However, despite the growing emphasis on safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment remains a critical challenge across industries. Alarming incident statistics in South Africa’s material handling sector highlight the daily risks...

In the debate around whether to fit original equipment manufacturer parts or generic non-genuine parts to your material handling equipment, CFAO Equipment SA asserts that using anything other than approved genuine parts is pricier in the long run. Using non-genuine parts may have repercussions on company performance and productivity in...

Warehouse managers and operational personnel are under extreme pressure to perform in today’s high-pressure warehouse environment. A qualified and skilled warehouse manager maintains the warehouse business’s success and profitability by constantly analysing and updating a variety of warehousing functions and activities to ensure overall operational efficiency and productivity. The ever-increasing...

In the modern world businesses face numerous challenges, including increasing customer demand and greater competition. It is therefore more important than ever for businesses to have an approach to drive efficiency in their operations and ensure customer satisfaction. One such approach is Toyota Lean Logistics Management (TLLM). Developed when Toyota...

Material handling in agriculture faces numerous challenges, from fluctuating seasonal demands to the need for specialised equipment. Farmers often struggles with issues such as supply chain interruptions, and disruptions to productivity and food provision sustainability. In this context, Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment SA that sells forklifts...