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 …

Yorkshire-based RediGroup – manufacturer and supplier of a full range of turnkey and stand-alone handling and storage solutions – has received a grant of in excess of £1 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF).

Stertil Koni will be highlighting a new high-speed mobile jack at this year’s CV Show (Stand No.4A10). The 600kg capacity VLT6 jack provides excellent versatility and total safety during lifting and handling operations under raised vehicles.

A major new initiative designed to attract, encourage and increase the numbers of talented young personnel joining the logistics sector will guarantee a graduate job after the completion of a four year course.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin (October 25, 2010) – A Pflow vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) was recently installed at a 13 story boiler building at a manufacturing facility in Oklahoma. The VRC replaces a 10 ton hoist mounted at the top floor of the building providing a safer lifting alternative, and easier loading and unloading at each floor.

The challenge was to engineer a system of catch nets to protect employees working under a fast moving overhead conveyor system. In addition, the caught objects must remain undamaged and be retrieved quickly without impeding the workflow.

Integration of mechanical and electrical protective guarding solutions to improve employee and work environment safety.

FRANKSVILLE, WI – What happens when the power goes off? In a world driven by big data and server rooms, that can be a very expensive question if you don't know the answer.  This has led to the explosive growth of back-up power systems, not just in traditional markets like hospitals and power generation control rooms, but telecom centers, financial…

ATTLEBORO, MA — Ergonomic XZ Series hydraulic floor-level lifts from Presto Lifts Inc. can handle loads of up to 6,000 pounds, are useful in all the usual lift-table applications (assembly, maintenance, palletizing, etc.), and can be easily loaded/unloaded with an ordinary hand pallet truck.  The platform of an XZ lift lowers to floor level, leaving the pan-style platform no more…

As the need for flexibility and adaptability throughout the supply chain continues to grow, a shift to robotics will comprise one of the biggest changes in material handling, says C. Dwight Klappich, vice president of research at information technology research and advisory firm Gartner Inc. "The industry is getting to the point where people will be replaced with robots," he…