Mike Nelson is the Vice President of Koke Inc., a highly regarded material handling and construction equipment company based in Queensbury, New York. With a passion for delivering top-notch solutions to companies around the world, Mike is at the forefront of Koke Inc.'s commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation in the industry. He plays a pivotal part in the company's success by ensuring that Koke Inc. provides custom-built solutions to meet each client's unique needs. Mike's journey is a testament to his exemplary education and rich experience. Armed with a thirst for knowledge and desire to help people, he began with Koke in 1987. Since then he has honed his skills through years of dedicated service, ultimately ascending to a leadership role that defines his career. As an advocate for his company's vision, Mike takes pride in leading a team that consistently delivers top-tier solutions, earning the trust of a diverse clientele. His dedication to problem-solving and innovation has contributed significantly to Koke Inc.'s reputation for going the extra mile to cater to the unique needs of every customer. One product particularly close to Mike's heart is the Order Picker Platforms, which he sees as essential in simplifying material handling and industrial processes. His deep understanding of how these platforms can be customized to meet unique requirements underscores his role in shaping the company's product portfolio. Mike fosters a culture of pride and dedication within the team, from design to shipping, ensuring each member plays a vital role in the success of each order. The company's refusal to rely on automated receptionists or voicemail underlines their unwavering commitment to providing personalized service, where customers can always expect to interact with a live, knowledgeable representative. Mike is a graduate of the State University of New York Plattsburgh.
By Mike Nelson, Posted in Order Pickers
There is no single standard order picker platform configuration. One operation may need a compact open deck. Another may need shelves, casters, and a push handle. A furniture warehouse may need a longer platform with removable rails, while a more demanding application may require structural…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Dock Boards
Railcar loading creates a different set of access challenges than standard truck dock loading. The gap between the dock and the railcar, the position of the car, the type of freight being moved, and the weight of the equipment crossing the opening all affect how…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Materials Handling
Standard material handling equipment is not always enough for heavy, oversized, awkward, or high-frequency loads. Active dock operations, railcar loading, construction-site material movement, drum handling, rolled goods, long steel, pipe, tubing, and specialty forklift applications often require equipment with higher capacity ratings and more application-specific…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Order Pickers
Order picking depends on consistency. Operators need a stable working surface, reliable equipment, and a setup that supports repeated movement through warehouse aisles, rack systems, and staging areas. When a facility uses a standard wood pallet as the picking surface, the setup may be familiar,…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Materials Handling
Our team continues to support customers across the material handling and industrial equipment industries with reliable, high-quality shipping and fulfillment services. This week, we’re highlighting a diverse range of equipment prepared for domestic delivery and international export—including forklift attachments, order pickers, carpet poles, and tilt…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Materials Handling
We recently had a customer and a tight spot – they needed a Material Basket on site immediately to keep their project moving. While others might have quoted “standard lead times”, our team went into overdrive. The order came in, was processed, and the basket…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Materials Handling
Material handling equipment is any tool or machine used to aid in the movement, protection, storage, and control of materials and products. There are four main categories of material handling equipment. Each category has a wide variety of useful equipment that makes safely moving heavy…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Products
There are many signs that the economy is slowing. You may feel it in your business, in your personal life, or both. One recent signal came from the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) who just revised their forecast with a furthering decline for the 4th quarter….
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Materials Handling
As order pickers enjoy their continued rise in popularity due to modern warehousing methods, order picker platforms are seeing a similar rise in popularity as well. Koke Order Picker Platforms and Carts are built to order and designed to fit your order picker precisely. This…
Continue Reading »By Mike Nelson, Posted in Dock Boards, Forklift Attachments, Materials Handling, Products, Safety Equipment, Warehouse
Just because some warehouse and dock equipment is available to buy directly online doesn’t mean it is the best decision for your business. Are you certain the product is the right size? Are all shipping costs being considered? Will the product allow you to get…
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