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The Electric Shift in Forklifts: Across the Yard with Shaun Casement, Heli Canada S04EP18
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- Across the Yard Podcast
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- May 29, 2026
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- 1991
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Summary
Every equipment decision your operation makes carries real cost. The shift to electric forklifts is one of the biggest ones you'll face, and making it without the right information can set you back. This episode gives you the full picture. Shaun Casement, Director of Business Development at HELI Canada, joins Liz to break down: - What the switch from propane to electric actually costs - Why lithium batteries are becoming the industry standard - The mistakes most businesses make when transitioning their fleet - How electric equipment is improving efficiency and cutting maintenance costs - Why operator training matters more than the technology itself - Where automation and autonomous forklifts are taking the industry next Drawing on more than 15 years of experience in transportation and material handling, Shaun doesn't sugarcoat it - he tells it straight. If you manage warehouse operations, oversee a fleet, or want to stay ahead of where material handling is heading, this conversation is worth your time. Enjoy the show! Links: Supply-Build Canada: https://supplybuild.ca/ Shaun Casement: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaun-casement-133b28378/ Heli Canada: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heli-canada/ Sponsor info: This episode of Across the Yard is brought to you by Sexton Group, your partner in building stronger business, together. Learn more at www.sextongroup.com This episode is also brought to you by Falcon Equipment – Ready when you are. Visit www.falconequip.com or contact your nearest branch today.