Problem solved for coil inspection in a tight space work environment by installing Autoquip's Special Series 35 Double Long in a recessed pit.
Pflow Industries sales reps and engineers have often heard the term “dumbwaiter” when referring to the smaller platform variations of the vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) product class the company pioneered in 1977. Though both dumbwaiters and VRCs move materials and not people, the comparison ends there. A recent retrofit installation of several VRCs in the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center…
A North American distributor of industrial products expanded its capacity by building a new 585,000 sq ft central distribution center. During the design process a number of manufacturers of loading dock equipment were considered, Pentalift was awarded the order based upon structural design, safety considerations and ease of user friendly product integration.
The client, an apparel distributor, handles a variety of package sizes and weights, with package contents ranging from lightweight items such as handkerchiefs and earrings to heavier items such as shoes and sweaters.
The challenge was to create a safety net barrier acting as a door to protect both products as well as employees in a warehouse setting. In addition the door needed to be accessible to the driver of a fork lift from the ground level.
The client was planning to build a new palletizing area—composed of nine conveying lines feeding three robots. The company needed a flexible system to handle its variety of products but that also eliminated the risk of product jams; offered improved safety; saved floor space; and reduced maintenance and labor costs.
A wine distributor faced capacity constraints in an existing facility and wanted to increase throughput without overhauling the entire system. In particular, the company needed to replace an existing sorter. The new sortation system needed to be accurate when quickly handling a variety of product sizes, weights, and packaging types while directing cartons into presort 14 lanes with close divert…
Retailer of Apparel and Home Fashions had a severely damaged 75,000 square foot concrete mezzanine floor at their distribution center. By placing steel sleepers on the damaged concrete directly over the steel bar joists below, the loads could be transferred through the cracked concrete directly onto the substructure. By installing the steel sleepers and ResinDek® Xspan® over the existing slab,…
"We were initially attracted of course by the cost savings by using ResinDek® flooring. ResinDek® gives more than concrete and is much more comfortable to work on for long periods of time. We were also happy with our previous ResinDek® installation 2 years ago in our Georgia facility, so this reinforced our decision and the savings has freed up some…
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (March 1, 2013) – The Redding Power Plant is a state-of-the-art facility that generates electricity through the burning of natural gas. The plant, located in Redding, California, has expanded over the years to meet the demands of a growing community. A recent addition is a 58 ft Series-F lift developed by Pflow Industries of Milwaukee, the pioneer and…
Vienna, Ohio – Millwood, Inc. a worldwide industry leader and innovator of unit load and packaging systems, materials and services, and Liberty Technologies, a Millwood Company, recently added three new hires to regional sales and business development positions. “Millwood is a growing organization and we continue to expand our foot print,” said Doug Gaier, Millwood’s director – regional sales management.…
Joanne Fabrics Inc. is a family owned and operated company that has been operating as a wholesaler and distributor of decorative fabrics for 35 years. After firmly establishing itself in the Canadian market, Joanne Fabrics successfully ventured into the United States under the name J.F. Fabrics Inc. Joanne Fabrics distributes designer fabrics, wallpaper and decorative hardware from their 70,000 square…
Advance Storage Products is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Becker as its new Sales Manager—Integrated Systems. Mr. Becker brings with him 20 years of experience in the materials handling industry, having worked at Elite Storage Solutions, and most recently Konstant. Mr. Becker holds a BS in Business Administration from Clarion University. Jeff Becker can be reached at jbecker@asprack.com or…
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of reusable transport packaging systems including plastic pallets; distribution and display crates; and carts and containers for dairy, grocery, retail, pharma, material handling, food and beverage, agriculture, and recycling and waste industries today announced that it was named the 2013 Supplier of the Year by the All Star Association. The…
On February 13th, 2013, Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. held employee meetings to announce and celebrate details for their employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Robert Jones, Chairman of the Board of Directors, informed employees of the exciting news that the Hytrol ESOP acquired company stock on December 31, 2012. Hytrol’s late founder, Tom Loberg, alongside business partner and longtime friend, Phil…
Indianapolis, IN – enVista unveiled today its holistic labor standards application, enCompass, a comprehensive data source for labor standard processes and associated time measurements related to tasks across manufacturing, supply chain and retail. enVista’s Labor Management Practice Leader Tom Stretar said, “We developed enCompass in response to market demand for a comprehensive labor standards tool that can be rapidly deployed…
In his research as the executive director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, J. Paul Dittmann, Ph.D., has found that of the 15% of U.S. corporations with a supply chain strategy in place, its development is treated as a non-trivial exercise. “Most companies will take an afternoon to talk about supply chain strategy as part…
Pittsburgh, PA — (SBWIRE) — Seegrid, a leader in robotic industrial trucks announced an integrator agreement with Harris Handling. John Hayes, National Account Manager at Seegrid stated, "Harris Handling is comprised of veterans of the material handling industry in the Southeast US. With a proven track record, the team brings years of experience in sophisticated automated material handling systems. Few companies…
This custom built lift with its double long, extra wide platform and easy joystick control will allow the museum to transport their collection with ease and increase productivity for set up and take down.
The company in this case study specializes in the design and production of custom aluminum die-castings for a wide variety of industries. The company employs over 300 workers in a 135,000 square foot plant in Texas. Always alert to the well-being of its employees, management was especially concerned with a pallet-loading operation that involved constant stooping and bending as workers…
Preprinted newspaper inserts are fed into inserting drums at the rate of 25,000 per hour at the newspaper plant. At that speed, a pallet load of 14,000 inserts goes down pretty fast. “Feeding the drums required a lot of nonstop stooping and bending.” Installing, new equipment like a roll-on Level Loader has virtually eliminated back complaints.
The new UltraStore™ Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) provides up to 85% space savings for items, cases, pallets and custom materials with unique sizes and dimensions. The ASRS provides organizations with a fast ROI, focus on reliability and a quick delivery and implementation time. The UltraStore ASRS provides cost effective operation by using surface mounted track and guide system.…
The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) has agreed to support CRC/ICHC to be held May 29-30 in Indianapolis, Ind., announces MCM Events, the conference organizer. SEAA comes on board as a Supporting Organization at the same time that MCM Events finalizes the agenda. SEAA represents contractors engaged in building with steel and promotes safety, education, and training programs for…
The complexity of global supply chains, increasing costs, explosion in order and delivery channels, rising customer expectations and new consumer behavior have all contributed to the growing challenges faced by organizations when it comes to order fulfillment operations. Capgemini, in partnership with Oracle recently announced the findings of its global supply chain and logistics management study entitled: "From Customer Orders…
YORK, Pa. — For over 35 years, Westfalia has been committed to the success of our customers, being an active partner in every stage of their warehouse automation projects with listening and conversation being key ingredients in the equation. Social media will now play a major role in Westfalia’s success formula for our customers. “Integrating ourselves into the virtual community…
Our customer CNH America, a global manufacturer of agriculture and construction equipment required a lift system in their tractor manufacturing location to raise their tractors weighing 50,000 lbs. in order to change out the temporary tires and replace with actual tractor tires before shipping out to customers. Autoquip’s Vertical Dual Ram Lifting system was just what was required to get…
Autoquip engineered and designed a 72" travel Tork Lift on a powered drive base with a variable frequency drive system to allow for smooth operation. A 6 feet shuttle deck was added along with telescoping handrails that would extend out another 4 feet for loading the rail cars.
In the year ahead, more than half of US CEOs (53%) plan to strengthen engagement with key suppliers to both minimize costs and maximize supply chain flexibility and delivery performance. This according to the PwC 16th Annual Global CEO Survey. The report predicts more strategic alliances and partnerships in 2013 as CEOs seek to increase their companies’ ability to swiftly…
Carlstadt, NJ – W&H Systems, Inc., a full-service integrator of conveyors and material handling systems with a state of the art Warehouse Control System (WCS), that improve fulfillment operations and achieve maximum warehouse efficiency, announces its next generation warehouse control system that will be introduced at ProMat 2013. The new W&H Systems WCS, named Shiraz, offers improved flexibility, increased visibility…
The VH Series is designed, engineered and constructed using the heaviest structural steel support members for the most demanding dock conditions. It uses a proprietary hydraulic system that provides the greatest overall service range without sacrificing safety or ergonomics, and it is offered by the company that invented the hydraulic dock leveler and backs it by the longest standard warranty…