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 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…

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.

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…

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…

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.…

Companies in Winslow, AZ know we deliver and install pallet racking beams at the best rates around. Our Pallet Racks are some of the best in the industry.

Chamber CEO Maud Daudon will join a cross-section of business, industry and higher education leaders on a new city of Seattle Economic Development Commission focused on Seattle’s competitiveness in the global economy. The goal is to help the city develop and advance a vision for economic development based on a policy and regulatory environment that encourages innovation and supports business…

Chamber joins businesses, local governments, education and labor to urge legislative action on a robust statewide transportation package Chamber President and CEO Maud Daudon joined a coalition of regional leaders this morning to call attention to the economic need for comprehensive, statewide transportation funding (video from KING 5 below). In her remarks, Daudon urged lawmakers to pass a multimodal package…

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

This week, the Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT) – a special program of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce – announced its 2013 list of the top ten policy issues that Washington state employers have identified as being the most important for the increased international competitiveness of our state. Each year WCIT works with its members –manufacturers, retailers, service…

Op-ed outlines concerns about the economic inequities created by the U.S. Defense of Marriage Act  The following op-ed appeared in the Boston Herald on February 24 As leaders of two vibrant Chambers of Commerce representing both coasts, we are deeply proud of our states’ marriage equality laws but increasingly troubled by the economic inequities created by the U.S. Defense of…

Letter applauds plan aspirations, welcomes continued community dialogue on specifics The Seattle Metro Chamber, in a letter sent Wednesday, offered its feedback on recommendations made by Seattle’s Green Ribbon Commission on a new Seattle Climate Action Plan. In the letter, the Chamber thanked the Office of Sustainability and Environment and the Green Ribbon Commission for drafting a thoughtful, comprehensive and…

Dozens of Fortune 500 companies have saved thousands of dollars in energy costs while reducing the possibility of insect or rodent infiltration by specifying a maintenance inspection plate. Not only is there significant energy savings, total man-hours for service are reduced and overall safety is enhanced.

America A bascule bridge permits safe crossing of railroad spurs and serves as a convenient connection between buildings. This is exactly what a distributor of pet care products needed to bridge the gap between their main warehouse and the outdoor staging area, while still allowing the frequent railcar to travel between the two buildings.

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…

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…

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…

The Trade Development Alliance and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce present the 2013 Greater Seattle International Leadership Mission to Paris, France. SUPPORT AEROSPACE: Join us at the largest air show in the world to support Washington State Aerospace and witness first-hand the stiff global competition. CONNECT WITH LEADERS: Connect and experience Paris with King County Executive Dow Constantine, Microsoft,…

Please help us welcome the following new Chamber members! Executive ARC Media Studios Corporate FusionStorm Peak Systems Printing Control Willamette Dental Group Innovator Peak Dental Entrepreneur ACT Theatre American Liver Foundation Brooks Rand Labs CG Tech Services Employee Benefits Planning, L.L.C. K1 Speed Molly Flynn Personal Chef LLC National Center for APEC Pike and Western Co., Inc. Printing Control Prolumina…

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is a community partner with the 4th annual GoGreen ’13 Seattle conference in Seattle, Washington. This conference is a one-day, interactive learning experience featuring tactical how-tos, a solutions-centered deep dive into new ways of thinking, and a showcase of regional business leaders and their stories. With a distinct platform of bringing together leaders from…

Courtney Gregoire brings international expertise, next-generation leadership to Port Commission In a unanimous decision, the Port of Seattle Commission selected Courtney Gregoire to fill the seat vacated by Gael Tarleton. An attorney at Microsoft, Gregorie served as the director of President Obama’s National Export Initiative. Prior to that, she was the deputy chief of staff to Commerce Secretary Gary Locke…

Don’t miss your chance to network with regional government, business and civic leaders! Network with fellow regional decision makers in a setting like no other. This is a unique opportunity to get to know your peers with limited distractions in relaxed environments, as we explore Los Angeles. Together, in Los Angeles, we’ll challenge traditional thinking, benchmark our region, learn best practices and develop…

A leading global provider of commercial cleaning and hygiene products wanted to acquire LEED® Certification for their 550,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The facility set up the dock equipment to work in a predetermined sequence which includes Kelley® Hydraulic dock levelers and vehicle restraints. The vehicle restraints, along with the Kelley TS Rigid Frame Shelters, assist in maintaining a positively…

Flexcon now has durable plastic cases for Medical Device transport and storage, presentations, sales and many other needs. Cases are made from durable high density polyethylene plastic. They  come in over 200 standard sizes and can be made in many custom sizes as well. Additional options include:  Foam cushioning, handles,  Velcro closure, dividers, locking latches and custom imprinting. ### For…

AMHERST, N.Y. – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products is proud to present its Universal Trolley (UT) designed to fit virtually all Columbus McKinnon electric and air chain hoists up to 3 ton capacities. The CM Universal Trolley is competitively priced, designed for maximum versatility, provides long service life, and is…