Forklift Masts Visalia

Forklift Masts Visalia - The city of Visalia is a city practically halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. It is located 230 miles south east from the city of San Francisco and 190 square miles north of Los Angeles. The agriculturally based city spanning 28.6 square miles, with a city population of 125,921, ranking as the 46th largest city in California and the 204th biggest in the US. It was ranked the 3rd fastest growing city within California and the 19th fastest growing city in the US in 2007. The city is located within the center of the San Joaquin Valley in Central California. People proudly refer to themselves as "Visalians." Visalia is nicknamed the "Jewel of the Valley" and is considered to be the Gateway to the Sequoias.

Established in the year 1852, Visalia is considered to be the first permanent inland settlement between Stockton and Los Angeles within the Sequoia Valley. The Sierra Nevada, the tallest mountain range in the US, is merely a couple miles away from the city. Visalia is likewise the nearest city to the Sequoia National park. Giant Sequoia trees, one of the biggest living things on earth, could be found here.

The economy in Visalia generally comprises agriculture, in particular: olives, grapes, cotton, citrus, and nursery products. Distribution, manufacturing and livestock facilities (mainly electronic and paper products) are also a driving force in the cities financial system. The fastest growing employer base is in the light manufacturing and commercial/industrial distribution sectors.

The 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report states that the top ten companies (not in order) within the city were County of Tulare, Cigna, City of Visalia, Jo-Anns Stores, College of Sequoias, International Papers, Visalia Medical Clinic and Kaweah Delta Medical Center.

The one drawback of living in Visalia is its proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire. Each year, approximately 10,000 earthquakes hit the Pacific Ring of Fire. While no major earthquakes have ever hit the city, it still suffers from some of the aftershocks. Fortunately, nearly all are too low of an intensity to be felt. Almost all areas in the San Joaquin Valley are susceptible to blind thrust earthquakes. Various parts of the city are vulnerable to floods.