A large soft drink manufacturer outgrew its on-site warehousing facilities. Stock was stored in multiple off-site locations which created numerous problems such as high levels of stock write-offs, site congestion and other health and safety risks.

A leading internet electronics retailer’s needed to expand its order fulfillment and inventory storage capability to meet continued sales growth. Initial plans were to build a duplicate building on site to double capacity for both.

AMHERST, N.Y. – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products is very proud to present its In-Stock Guarantee (ISG). The In-Stock Guarantee is a company-wide commitment to ship our most popular chain and forged attachment products in 3 days. If any ISG product is not shipped on time, Columbus McKinnon will offer…

A leading clothes retailer previously managed logistics through a third party logistics provider but for strategic reasons, decided to manage the supply to their stores in-house. To simplify and improve efficiency of the flow of goods into the 360 stores the company decided to invest in their own distribution center.

North Fargo, ND — Lift'n Buddy is a revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award; Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation,…

Companies in Sedona, AZ know we deliver and install used Pallet Racking at the best rates around. Our used Pallet Racks are some of the best in the industry.

Dürkopp Fördertechnik, provider of garment conveying and sortation equipment, has completed a further extension of their automated sortation system for Next Group PLC.

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) – which takes place 19-22 March at the NEC – will showcase thousands of innovative solutions for intralogistics. Registration is now open at www.imhx.biz.

Premium Warehousing has secured a major new contract originating from national brewer Carlsberg. LocateIT WMS from Clydebuilt Business Solutions has been instrumental in the deal, catering for the Excise requirements for HMRC.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (June 9, 2009) – Enjoying NFL football live at the stadium with a couple of cold beers is a tradition as old as the league itself. As such, one of the key elements to the infrastructure portion of a substantial upgrade to Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, is a new stadium-wide storage and distribution system for draft…

Cleveland, OH. Terex Material Handling has launched its newly revamped Demag website to better cater to customer, partner and prospect needs. Dr. Lars Brzoska, Vice President & Managing Director of Terex Material Handling points out: “With the new website, we are offering our customers an even faster and more extensive overview of all our products and services and a short…

Key points to consider when purchasing pallet rack from American Surplus Inc. Knowing what types of pallet racking are available: Used Selective Rack: Provides 100% selectivity. You can access every pallet in a selective …

Members of palletised distribution network Palletforce have raised £10,000 for two charities at the Palletforce AGM.

At IMHX 2013 in Birmingham from 19-22 March, Hyster will demonstrate the role of handling equipment in transferring goods from ship to shore to store and the shop floor on external Stand No. 01.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (April 16, 2009) – Getting the most out of existing floor space is important for all manufacturers as they manage growth and the proliferation of their product lines. This need is magnified when your finished products range in length from 38 to 51 ft and in width from 12 to 15 ft. Such was the challenge facing Sea…

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (February 17, 2012) – Man made satellites orbit the earth at altitudes that can exceed 20,000 miles, typically transported by a rocket or space shuttle, the speed and path of which are precisely controlled in order to launch the satellite into the desired orbit. Satellites at this altitude orbit the earth at the same speed in which the…

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (June 2, 2011) – At just over 1,092 feet in length Dock #8 is the largest of the seven drydocks on the grounds of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) in Portsmouth, VA. Opened in 1942, it is also the newest, designed to hold aircraft carriers, the largest ships in the naval fleet and among the largest mobile objects…

Columbia Machine is excited to introduce the new Palletizer & Load Transfer Station blog. This will be a great source for keeping you informed on industry trends, upcoming shows, customer stories, service tips, after market modifications… and more! We are looking forward to posting on a regular basis and receiving your comments and feedback on what you would like Columbia’s…

Kardex Remstar has developed industry specific solutions including: temperature controlled units, clean room storage units and dry room storage units. Companies are always looking for opportunities to speed up intralogistics processes and increase productivity in these unique applications. Storage at Constant Temperatures Many stored goods are vulnerable to temperature changes. This applies to a very vast range of products, from…

The College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) and MHI announce the call for submissions for the 2013 Outstanding Material Handling, Logistics and Supply Chain Content Award. The award recognizes superior content published between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Submissions from material handling suppliers, consultants, trade press and industry professionals is requested. Content suitable for submission includes…

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Heating systems specialist Remeha Commercial is expanding its UK supply and distribution thanks to Delivered.net, the overnight delivery company.

An accurate dispensing system, a paper cushioning system and shrink film for multipack applications are among the products being pitched at this year’s Lions’ Lair competition during the Packaging Innovations show, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC on 27 & 28 February 2013.

Monsoon Accessorize, the global design-led fashion retailer, has announced the appointment of Allport Cargo Services to manage its sea and airfreight services on a global contract from May 2013.

Offshore oil drilling platforms are often referred to as “cities on the sea” with over 100 people living and working on the largest of them at any given time. With staggered shifts of two weeks on and two weeks off, and a steady flow of supplies needed to feed and care for the staff, there is frequent transport traffic, typically…

Disney was in the process of updating its inventory storage and retrieval system behind the scenes of its gift shop to better automate the movement of inventory from below-ground storage to store level almost 18 feet above. They were seeking a lift solution that could be controlled by a programmable controller (PLC) to become a component within their overall automated…

A major aircraft manufacturer was expanding production facilities and seeking a way to better utilize valuable floor space by going vertical – installing mezzanines throughout to provide elevated working and walking surfaces for the assembly of large parts. This created the need to transfer tools, parts, and equipment between grade elevation and mezzanine elevation, within the smallest possible equipment footprint.

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Hyster Company is honored to announce its 2012 Dealer of Distinction award recipients. The 14 top performing Hyster® dealers will receive this award based on their focused leadership skills, which has helped their companies achieve an industry-leading level of performance in all areas of the materials handling business. “The Hyster Dealer of Distinction Program raises performance standards…

GREENVILLE, N.C. – Yale Materials Handling Corporation is honored to announce its 2012 Dealer of Excellence award recipients. The 23 top performing Yale® dealers will receive this award based on their focused leadership skills, which has helped their companies achieve an industry-leading level of performance in all areas of the materials handling business. “The Yale Dealer of Excellence Program raises…

With spring just around the corner, more residents will be riding bicycles for fun and exercise. To make trips easier, the City of Concord has installed bicycle racks in 15 convenient locations and has posted a webpage that makes them easy to find …