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    Steve Perlstein

    President, Mohawk Lifts
    Phone: 518-842-1431 x24

    Steve Perlstein is president of Mohawk Lifts, a leader in lift technology (mohawklifts.com). The company offers environmentally safe above ground lifts ranging from 6,000- to 240,000-lb capacities, along with many lift accessories.

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    Equipment

    Cooperative procurement: strength in numbers

    Steve Perlstein
    April 28, 2022
    For government fleets, cooperative procurement of commercial vehicles and shop equipment can save valuable time and taxpayer money. Here's how it works.
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    Shop Management

    Designing your shop

    Steve Perlstein
    May 27, 2021
    Considerations and technology to account for when creating an efficient maintenance shop.
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    Having a lift with the flexibility of a multitool can open up revenue opportunities and increase shop productivity.
    Shop Equipment

    Lift considerations to maximize productivity

    Steve Perlstein
    March 11, 2021
    Shops can make the most of vehicle lifts by prioritizing lift attributes based on need.
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    Several lift manufacturers offer longer forks to accommodate dual rear tires.
    Shop Equipment

    Considerations before buying a mobile lift

    Steve Perlstein
    July 16, 2020
    Mobile lifts are productive pieces of shop equipment designed to make a shop more efficient.
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    Pay attention to the warning decal on your lift. This decal is supplied on two-post lifts as a visual reminder to not exceed maximum capacity per swing arm.
    Shop Equipment

    How to choose the right lift for your shop

    Steve Perlstein
    Aug. 6, 2019
    When choosing a lift consider your customer, keep safety top-of-mind, and don’t forget to factor in features to reap the greatest ROI.
    Be sure to pay attention to all the details offered by all lift manufacturers and the stated maximum PSI load rating of all tires on the trucks you're lifting
    Blogs

    Guest Blog: Mobile lifts: Raising trucks with dual rear tires

    Steve Perlstein
    May 1, 2019
    The 22" long mobile column lifting forks are a safe way to raise dual rear end vehicles.