3PL Triples Cold Storage Productivity by Upgrading to Bobcat BC25 Electric Forklifts

 

Opportunity: Caine Warehousing, a local food-grade third-party logistics provider, needed a forklift solution built for demanding cold storage operations. Handling high-volume products in freezing temperatures, their team required equipment that improved operator comfort, visibility, & productivity throughout long freezer shifts.

At Wolter, the right equipment is only part of the solution. True productivity comes from understanding a customer’s operation & delivering solutions that support their people, processes, & long-term goals. That’s exactly the partnership that the Wolter team built with Caine Warehousing in Reeseville, Wisconsin.

As a family-owned business serving the food industry since 1978, Caine Warehousing plays a vital role in its community. Handling everything from frozen pizzas to grocery staples, their team operates in demanding cold storage conditions where efficiency & reliability are essential.

When it came time to upgrade their forklift fleet, Caine evaluated multiple forklift brands but ultimately trusted the insight of their experienced forklift operators. “I’ve had operators here for 25 years. I brought in several forklift brands & let them pick what they wanted. They chose Bobcat because of the visibility, comfort, & overall feel of the truck,” said Tim Caine, Operations Manager at Caine Warehousing.

Solution: Wolter recommended Bobcat BC25 electric forklifts & helped customize them with ProEnclosure cabs & Grammer heated seats to improve operator comfort during long shifts working in freezers. With strong maneuverability, improved visibility, & reliable performance in cold storage environments, the BC25 helped Caine Warehousing work more efficiently starting from day one.

“The Bobcat BC25s make our jobs easier & more efficient” Tim shared. “When you can see better you can work faster. It’s as simple as that.”

But the partnership didn’t stop at the time of purchase. Wolter technicians reach out to Caine when it’s time to schedule service for their machines, so they can keep focus on delivering to their customers. Wolter understands their operation & the demanding conditions they work in & makes sure their forklift fleet is always reliable & ready to go. Working closely with the Caine team, Wolter helped integrate ProEnclosure cabs to improve operator comfort in subzero conditions. In a -5°F freezer environment, that made a measurable difference. “We went from 45 minutes or an hour in the freezer to 3 + hours, which was a huge productivity win for us,” Tim said.

The BC25s heated Grammer seats give operators consistent warmth through long shifts in the cold, reducing fatigue & keeping performance steady when it matters most. And when it comes to stopping power in a demanding warehouse environment, the Bobcat BC25s oil-cooled disc brakes deliver reliable, consistent performance with minimal maintenance. In addition to improving productivity, Wolter’s proactive service model helps minimize downtime and reduce maintenance burdens. “It’s been really nice to not have to be focused on maintaining my forklifts. I don’t even have to remember to call Wolter. They call me,” Tim said. “They are definitely a partner in our business.”

With the versatility & efficiency of the Bobcat BC25 supporting daily operations, Caine Warehousing continues to look ahead. “The BC25 is really a good fit in all our applications,” Tim said. “We’re working towards probably in the next 3 to 4 years having our entire forklift fleet switched over to the Bobcat brand.”

At Wolter, our goal is to deliver solutions that help our customers operate better today & grow with confidence tomorrow.