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Seizmic is First in Industry to Secure IAS Global Testing Accreditation

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May 23, 2018 – Los Angeles – Seizmic is pleased to announce that after two years of preparation, the company’s SMHE, Inc. division has obtained accreditation from the International Accreditation Service (IAS).  SMHE is the division of Seizmic that focuses on testing of material handling components.  This designation, which took more than 200 pages of documentation and multiple inspections from an outside standards body means that all testing equipment within SMHE’s facility, have met the qualifications for certification. SMHE is the only firm in the material handling industry that currently holds the IAS testing certification.  
 
“Seizmic wanted to raise the bar for material handling testing by achieving accreditation that doesn’t currently exist in our industry. It truly gives us an edge with customers, by ensuring that the structures and/or equipment we test meet all government standards to keep safety at the top of the priority list,” said Sal Fateen, CEO of Seizmic, Inc.  “We have worked hard for many years to achieve this accreditation and will continue to add new testing standards to our services offered.” 
 
This third-party endorsement of SMHE will benefit material handling product manufacturers and ultimately the end-user. It ensures that the products tested will perform at the specified parameters, which in turn helps create a safe working environment. SMHE has a state of the art testing facility at its headquarters in Covina, California – a suburb of Los Angeles. In addition to standardized testing, the company has the capability to offer customized testing to meet unique challenges a manufacturer or end user may encounter.
 
IAS is a nonprofit, public-benefit corporation that has been providing accreditation services since 1975. IAS accredits a wide range of companies and organizations including governmental entities, commercial businesses, and professional associations. IAS accreditation programs are based on recognized national and international standards that ensure domestic and/or global acceptance of its accreditations.
 
About Seizmic, Inc.
Seizmic, Inc. a California based company, has specialized in the analysis of material handling structures since 1985. It is the only company in the industry that has engineers licensed in 50 states, analyzing all types of storage systems for structural integrity. Seizmic also has a focus on inspecting storage racks per current code and operational design standards for use in retail and warehousing environments. Clientele includes industries from: food and beverage, transportation, government, medical, pharmaceutical and retail. For more information, please visit SeizmicInc.com.

KION North America implements 1.0-megawatt solar energy system

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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — KION North America celebrated the completion of their new 1.0-megawatt solar energy system at an open house event on May 24. The system will harness the power of the sun to power it's Summerville manufacturing facility while also generating revenue for the company.
 
“Sustainability is a clear trend in the material handling industry – we experience this with each new day in the shape of greater customer interest in electric forklift trucks,” said Daniel Schlegel, vice president of operations at KION North America. “Now, we are in the position here in North America to offset our production line energy usage by creating energy through renewable resources.”
 
Installed by Alder Energy, the system will offset around 80 percent of the annual energy consumption of all operations at KION North America. It will also offset the equivalent of 2.08 million pounds of CO2 emissions and generate enough energy to power 133 homes.
 
“On the forefront of supporting clean energy transportation solutions for material handling, KION North America and their approach to sustainable manufacturing is a shining example of our combined commitment to renewable energy in our state,” said Danny Kassis, SCE&G Vice President of Customer Relations and Renewables.
 
KION North America is a member of the KION Group—a leading manufacturer of industrial trucks and the largest producer of electric forklifts in the world. They are the first within the KION Group to invest in this type of renewable energy.
 
“KION’s commitment to sustainable business practices in Dorchester County is something for our community to be proud of,” said Jay Byars, Dorchester County Council Chairman. “Their continued investment proves that Dorchester County is the best place to build and grow a business and raise a family. We applaud the completion of their new solar energy system and look forward to continued success for this company and its employees.”
 
KION North America Corporation
Headquartered in Summerville, S.C., KION North America Corporation is a member of the KION GROUP AG, one of the world's two leading manufacturers of industrial trucks. Their brand companies, Linde, Baoli and STILL serve the specific requirements of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican markets with a comprehensive and complementary product portfolio. Their products are known for their innovative technologies, low energy consumption and low operating costs.

JLT Mobile Computers Presents New Rugged Tablet and IT Solutions for Productivity Gains in Port and Terminal Operations at TOC Europe

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Växjö, Sweden, May 29, 2018 - JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, will be co-exhibiting with their long-time partner, IT systems integrator Autepra, at TOC Europe from 12-14 June 2018 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
 
The recently launched MT2010™ rugged tablet is highly portable due to its compact format and provides operators with easy access to real-time data and direct connection to terminal operating systems across the entire port yard. By using tablets from JLT, customers reduce the number of suppliers, thereby simplifying the maintenance of their mobile IT while taking advantage of the strong support and service model JLT is renowned for.
 
The MT2010 rugged tablet comes with a large 10-inch, sunlight-readable, projected capacitive touchscreen display, is IP65 dustproof and water resistant, operates in temperatures of -10 to +50 °C (14 to +122 °F), and withstands a drop of up to 4 feet onto concrete. Like all JLT products, the MT2010 can be tailored to individual customer requirements, including additional storage or operating system modifications for improved security.
 
The new JLT6012™ rugged vehicle-mount computer, featuring the industry’s most compact design, modern Windows, Android or Linux operating systems, and the user-friendly JLT PowerTouch™ PCT technology, takes user productivity to new levels. It provides familiarity to all generations of users. Further, it provides features that make users’ workdays easier, such as quick and easy login and identification with RFID tags, high-brightness displays with adjustable auto-dimming for both indoor and outdoor usage, and easily accessed programmable function buttons that can be used to accelerate the most common user operations.
 
The JLT6012 also reduces total cost of ownership by providing a wide-range 9-72 VDC isolated power supply with UPS functionality, making it suitable for installation in most types of vehicles, including electrical, gas and diesel-powered trucks, without expensive external hardware. Maintenance cost is kept to a minimum with the resilient JLT PowerTouch display technology that addresses today’s most common reason for computer breakage.
 
JLT has a history of delivering the very best rugged computing technology to the port industry, reflected in many of its important customer applications, including Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the US; DCT Gdansk, the Baltic’s only deep-water terminal; Exolgan, the main port operator in Argentina and member of the Global PSA; terminal operator ITS; the Basra Gateway Terminal, operated by ICTSI; and several other ports around the world. In all instances, the Navis Ready validated rugged computers from JLT have been chosen for their robustness, ease of use and integration capabilities. As unforeseen IT downtime can cause major issues and increased costs, maximum reliability and suitability are paramount – especially when dealing with time-critical logistics operations like those found within ports. It is for these reasons that rugged computers from JLT are top of the list for port and terminal IT applications.
 
To learn more about JLT Mobile Computers, its products and solutions, visit www.jltmobile.com.
 
About JLT Mobile Computers
JLT Mobile Computers is a leading developer of rugged mobile computers for demanding environments. These PC-type computers are developed and manufactured in Sweden for professional use and are characterized by very high reliability in the face of moisture, dust, vibration, electromagnetic fields or extreme temperature – reliability that is required for use in areas such as transportation, warehousing / logistics, forestry, mining, automation, military and rescue vehicles. JLT operates globally with offices in Sweden and the US, complemented by a network of sales partners that provide complete solutions and local support. JLT has delivered over 100,000 PCs since its inception and the company’s turnover in 2017 was SEK 113 million. The headquarters in Växjö, Sweden houses the development, service and administration departments. The company was founded in 1994 and since 2002 has been listed on the NASDAQ OMX, First North, under the symbol JLT by Remium Nordic Holding AB as Certified Advisor. For additional information, please visit www.jltmobile.com. You can also follow and engage with JLT via LinkedIn and Twitter.
 
Contact
PRismaPR
Monika Cunnington
Tel.: +44 20 8133 6148
 
 
 

Super B and Lithium Werks sign strategic multi-year cell supply agreement to meet soaring demand for lithium batteries

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HENGELO, The Netherlands, May 29, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium battery specialist Super B (www.super-b.com) and cell supplier Lithium Werks B.V.(www.lithiumwerks.com) have signed a multi-year agreement that will secure worldwide supplies of lithium ion batteries to customers across the world.
 
Under the agreement, Lithium Werks, a fast-growing lithium battery and portable power solutions group, will gear up its continuous supply of high quality Lithium Werks Nanophosphate Tm Cells, as Super B continues to expand its operations in response to accelerating demand for lithium ion batteries.
 
“Leading companies in sectors such as automotive, industry, marine and renewable energy are already served by Super B, and their appetite for battery-powered solutions is only getting greater. We are looking forward to supporting Super B as they continue to serve this rapid growth in demand for lithium batteries,” said T. Joseph Fisher III, CEO and co-founder of Lithium Werks.
 
“I have been impressed by Super B’s ability to expand quickly in recent years and by its ambition to grow even faster in the years to come. We expect Super B to double in size every year for some time yet and I am happy to say that Lithium Werks has found a strong strategic partner in Super B,” Mr Fisher said.
 
“We are pleased to be partnering with Super B in this long-term strategic alliance as their products and innovations are a perfect match with our proprietary patented Nanophosphate Tm cylindrical cells,” Mr Fisher said.
 
Super B’s CEO Henk Kleef said the agreement will benefit its customers.
 
“This long-term supply agreement for high quality cells from a truly global company like Lithium Werks will further bolster our ability to expand capacity and serve our customers’ near insatiable demand for our lithium battery solutions in the coming years,” Mr Kleef said.
 
“Lithium Werks, which has a strong reputation as a provider of Lithium Iron Phosphate cells, modules and scalable power systems, is an ideal partner as we continue to deliver long lasting, safe and reliable energy solutions to our customers,” Mr Kleef said.
 
Both Super B and Lithium Werks specialise in Lithium Iron Phosphate technology, a lithium-ion chemistry that offers high thermal and chemical stability and is seen as the safest lithium-ion technology available today. The strategic cooperation builds on an existing relationship that has now become even stronger.
 
About Super B
Super B has a strong reputation for developing and producing unique high-end lithium batteries for a variety of industries and applications. Various leading manufacturers and customers in markets such as automotive, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, UPS and marine have experienced the innovative and reliable Super B lithium battery solutions. The Super B solutions are developed and produced in Hengelo, The Netherlands and supported with worldwide regional sales/service centers.
 
About Lithium Werks
Lithium Werks is a fast-growing global lithium ion battery company with production facilities in China and offices in the USA, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Norway. Lithium Werks provides cells, modules, and battery management systems into markets such as material handling, stationary energy storage, medical, and commercial marine.
 
Contact
Lithium Werks Press/Media Relations
+44 (0) 28 9084 5411

PARCEL UNLOADER INTEGRATES WITH A WIDE RANGE OF AUTOMATED SYSTEMS

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PORTLAND, ME —  Parcel Unloaders from Southworth Products Corp are the fast, efficient way to get parcels from a wide variety of containers on to conveyors and automated sortation systems.  They can be used for all types of parcels including boxes, bags, and mail and accommodate all types of containers including gaylords, canvas/vinyl hampers, and plastic carts.
 
Parcel Unloaders feature PLC controls to simplify integration with any conveyor/sortation system.
 
In operation, the Parcel Unloader is fed with a container from the rear, then the entire container is tilted up to 130 degrees to allow items to slide out onto the conveyor.  An optional vibratory metering/anti-clumping accessory ensures all items are fed into the system without the need for operator intervention.
 
Southworth employs the industry’s largest, most experienced engineering staff to work closely with systems integrators to custom tailor parcel unloading solutions specifically for application requirements including capacity, container dimensions, dumping speed, electrical controls, facility restrictions (ceiling height, etc.), and much more.
 
For more information, contact Brian E. McNamara, President, Southworth Products Corp, P.O. Box 1380, Portland, ME 04104-1380, TEL: (207) 878-0700, FAX: (207) 797-4734, e-mail: salesinfo@southworthproducts.com, www.SouthworthProducts.com.
 
 

ORBIS® CORPORATION REORGANIZES CUSTOM MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

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OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — June 4, 2018 — ORBIS® Corporation, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, has announced several changes in its custom business locations today. ORBIS’ custom packaging business unit designs and fabricates custom protective dunnage, racks with dunnage and other custom packaging used to protect, handle, store and move product in industrial applications.
 
After completing a strategic assessment of the custom business, ORBIS will move the dunnage manufacturing capabilities from its Perrysburg, Ohio, plant to other plants within its manufacturing fleet. This affects about 70 jobs in Perrysburg. Impacted employees have been notified and offered severance benefits and outplacement assistance. The transition is anticipated to be completed on or around Nov. 15, 2018.
 
ORBIS will maintain a presence in Perrysburg to operate a design and collaboration center for customer interaction. This space will be used for product design, customer support and program management. About 15 employees will remain in Perrysburg.
 
Also, ORBIS’ thin-gauge thermoforming facility in Dearborn, Michigan, will be consolidated into other manufacturing facilities, affecting seven employees. Those impacted have been notified and offered severance benefits and placement services. The transition is anticipated to be completed on or around Dec. 15, 2018.
 
ORBIS currently operates a sales and design office in Madison Heights, Michigan, to provide parts packaging design and support for automotive companies. ORBIS will combine this office with the newly acquired Auburn Hills, Michigan, office and create a larger, collaborative space for sales and design associates to meet with customers, present concepts and finalize packaging designs. Employees will transition to the new, combined location. Timing of this move has yet to be finalized.
 
ORBIS will utilize its newly acquired Piedmont, South Carolina, facility to house its southeast ORBIShield® Innovation Center, currently located in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This Innovation Center provides design, prototyping and packaging support services to southeast U.S. automotive companies. Spartanburg employees will transition to the Piedmont location, and the timing has yet to be determined.
 
“We have integrated new talent and ideas into the ORBIS custom packaging business unit, and we are aligning our design and manufacturing capabilities to provide an unmatched experience for our customers,” said Norm Kukuk, general manager for ORBIS’ custom business packaging unit.
 
ORBIS Corporation manufactures reusable totes, bulk containers, dunnage racks, pallets and protective dunnage. ORBIS has 2,500 employees in more than 50 locations across North America and Europe.
 
For more information about ORBIS, please visit orbiscorporation.com.
 
About ORBIS Corporation
ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively with reusable totes, bulk containers, plastic pallets and dunnage. ORBIS is a part of Menasha Corporation, one of the oldest family-owned manufacturers in the United States. Menasha has more than 165 years of material handling expertise and 60 years of plastics innovations. Using a proven approach, ORBIS experts analyze customers’ systems, design solutions and implement reusable packaging programs that deliver against customers’ cost savings and sustainability objectives. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to a better world for future generations. For more information, please visit www.orbiscorporation.com.
 

Yale Donates Pallet Truck to Pet Food Charity

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (May 31, 2018) – Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces its donation of a Yale® YA55-PT manual hand pallet truck to the Pet Food Pantry of Eastern North Carolina. Prior to the donation, Pet Food Pantry accumulated significant operating costs by regularly renting pallet trucks to process deliveries. Yale’s contribution enables them to completely remove that expense and dedicate more resources to their mission.
 
Pet Food Pantry is eastern North Carolina’s only dedicated, charitable pet food resource. The organization’s goal is to prevent the abandonment or surrender of cats and dogs when owners can no longer afford to feed them. It is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies completely on donations.
 
“For an organization like ours with limited resources to serve a large need, anything we can do to reduce operating expenses goes a long way,” says Kristen Below, Founder, Pet Food Pantry of Eastern NC. “As we celebrate national pet month, the donation from Yale helps us make an even bigger impact as the food bank for pets.”
 
The Yale® YA55-PT manual hand pallet truck provides the durability, easy-to-use features and ergonomic design that Pet Food Pantry needs to transport donations. It greatly increases the speed at which staff can handle large donations and its exceptional maneuverability allows the organization to make the most of available storage with tightly spaced pallet loads.
 
“It’s an honor to help Pet Food Pantry in their mission. They have a variety of smart, effective programs that make a tremendous impact on pet retention and quality of life in Greenville and the surrounding area,” says Chris Murtha, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. “Supporting them is a reflection of Yale’s commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen in the area we call home.”
 
About Yale Materials Handling Corporation 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation markets a full line of materials handling lift truck products and services, including electric, gas, LP-gas and diesel powered lift trucks; narrow aisle, very narrow aisle and motorized hand trucks. Yale has a comprehensive service offering including Yale Vision wireless asset management, fleet management, Yale service, parts, financing and training. Yale® trucks are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and range in capacity from 2,000 to 36,000 lbs.
 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a division of Hyster-Yale Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY).  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ approximately 6,900 people world-wide. 
 
Company Contact:
Jennifer Timblin
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
252-931-5747
 
Media Contact:
Dan Gauss
Koroberi
336-409-5391
  

Crown Equipment Launches Educational Campaign on Forklift Safety

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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (June 5, 2018) – Crown Equipment, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is using this month’s National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), to kick off an ongoing educational campaign designed to raise awareness of important forklift safety topics.
 
The campaign is built around the availability of new safety resources and content on crown.com. Beginning on National Forklift Safety Day, a series of safety-related articles will be posted to Crown’s blog. Topics include “five steps to improving forklift safety” and “tips for engaging operators in forklift safety.” A new product safety features guide will be available for download on Crown’s safety page. The campaign also includes a series of educational safety posters, featuring tips on docking, tipovers, speed and more, that will be released sequentially for download so end users can display within their facility.
 
“We appreciate the important role the ITA plays in organizing National Forklift Safety Day and have enjoyed collaborating with other OEMs to create a unified message that increases awareness of forklift safety,” said Jim Mozer, senior vice president, Crown Equipment and this year’s ITA National Forklift Safety Day task force chairman. “This annual event is elevating the critical message that safety needs to be top-of-mind every day and is helping everyone understand that any vehicle or technology can be unsafe when used improperly and not supported by the proper safety training, policies and best practices.”
 
As part of the campaign, Crown will also be highlighting customer stories that feature safety best practices and impactful results. One of the first will be PEER Bearing, a bearing manufacturer that used Crown’s InfoLink® fleet and operator management system, as well as Crown's Demonstrated Performance TrainSafe® Train-the-Trainer course, to advance its safety culture.
 
“The PEER Bearing story is a good reminder that for successful safety programs, it is not just about the quality of the training, but also the breadth and accessibility of the training,” said Ron Grisez, director of product safety, Crown Equipment. “This is why Crown offers the training materials and training not just for the operators, but also for trainers, supervisors and even pedestrians. It’s why we offer training through a network of training centers, company-owned branches and independent dealers; providing accessibility across the country.”
 
For more than 60 years, the ITA has been the leading organization of industrial truck manufacturers and suppliers of component parts and accessories that conduct business in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Based in Washington, D.C., ITA maintains an influential voice in international standards development for the industry. The organization also advances engineering practices to promote safe products, disseminates statistical marketplace information, and provides industry forums for learning and networking.
 
About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown’s business philosophy utilizes vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts as well as automation and fleet management technologies.
 
The company’s global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore. Its employees number more than 14,000 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. To learn more about Crown’s ideas for helping customers advance the productivity of their operations, visit crown.com.

Yale Celebrates Safety Culture for 2018 National Forklift Safety Day

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (June 7, 2018) – With the fifth annual National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD) coming up June 12, Yale Materials Handling Corporation celebrates its year-round investment in safety. Company representatives will be in Washington, D.C. June 11-12 for the official NFSD events, participating in educational sessions and meeting with congressional representatives on safety, education and workforce.
 
“The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day and the National Safety Council’s designation of June as National Safety Month give us an opportunity to spotlight something that’s important to us year-round – safety,” says Chris Murtha, Brand Manager, Yale Materials Handling Corporation. “Whether it’s industry-wide education, smart equipment features or effective operator training, we are committed to making the materials handling industry safer and more productive.”
 
In addition to the corporate presence in Washington, NFSD takes a local twist with Yale® dealers. For example, Barclay Brand Ferdon is welcoming visitors to its third annual Safety Summit in South Plainfield, New Jersey. For more information and to register for free, click here.
 
Yale’s commitment to safety also shines through in the development of innovative, safety-enhancing lift truck features. The Yale® Smart Operator Sensing System uses detection sensors, rather than cumbersome pedals, to reinforce proper operating position while offering more usable floor space and improved comfort. The Continuous Stability System (CSS™) is a simple, effective mechanical system built into the fundamental design of the truck, improving stability with no maintenance requirements, sensors, controllers or extra wiring.
 
The company’s award-winning Yale Handle with Care Operator Training Program draws on 40 years of experience developing professional lift truck operator training. The video-based program covers all five lift truck classes, with necessary tools for customized operator training. Yale also offers pedestrian and forklift safety tip posters that feature best practice checklists based on OSHA regulations. 
 
About Yale Materials Handling Corporation 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation markets a full line of materials handling lift truck products and services, including electric, gas, LP-gas and diesel powered lift trucks; narrow aisle, very narrow aisle and motorized hand trucks. Yale has a comprehensive service offering including Yale Vision wireless asset management, fleet management, Yale service, parts, financing and training. Yale® trucks are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and range in capacity from 2,000 to 36,000 lbs.
 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a division of Hyster-Yale Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY).  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ approximately 6,900 people world-wide. 
 
Company Contact:
Jennifer Timblin
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
252-931-5747
 
Media Contact:
Dan Gauss
Koroberi
336-409-5391

Wildeck Announces Key Marketing Promotion and Retirement at the Director Level

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June 2018 – Wildeck, Inc., headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has announced the promotion of Kelly M. Kamlager as its new Director of Marketing, effective June 4, 2018. She replaces Hubert (Hue) Schlegel who is retiring on July 13 after some 13 years with the company.
 
According to Paul Mihelich, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, “We wish Hue the best and thank him for his many contributions to Wildeck – first as Marketing Manager in August 2005, and then as Director of Marketing in March 2008. During his years with Wildeck, Hue has taken the Marketing function to great heights. His promotional activities, writing talent, market research, statistical reporting, PR, and branding have been second to none! Both Hue, and his unique talents, will be missed throughout the Wildeck organization.”
 
Kelly M. Kamlager succeeds Schlegel as Wildeck’s new Director of Marketing and will report directly to Paul Mihelich, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Kelly began her career with Wildeck on April 26, 2006 as Marketing Assistant and was promoted to Marketing Specialist on January 1, 2009, and again on June 9, 2014 as Senior Marketing Specialist. She was promoted to the position of Marketing Manager on April 15, 2015.
 
According to Mihelich, “Kelly has contributed tremendously to Wildeck’s marketing efforts over the years bringing new ideas for advertising, website development, trade shows, social media, and brand development to both Wildeck and Wildeck West. We wish her continued success in her new leadership role.”  
 
Wildeck, Inc. – headquartered in Waukesha, Wisc., with additional manufacturing operations in Goodyear, Ariz. – is a member of MHI (Material Handling Industry Association), MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association), FMA (Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International), and the NAEC (National Association of Elevator Contractors).
 
The company is the largest manufacturer of manual and automated vertical lifts (VRCs), rideable material lifts (RMLs), structural steel mezzanine platforms, and safety guarding products in North America. A complete line of industrial rolling ladders, custom-designed work platforms and other high access products are also available. Wildeck products improve supply chain productivity and provide additional capacity, efficiency and safety in automobile dealerships, retail backrooms, manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centers, 3rd party logistics operations, and many other facilities. They are sold through a dedicated and experienced network of customer-service-oriented dealers and systems integrators nationwide.
 
About Wildeck, Inc.
Wildeck, Inc. is a subsidiary of Holden Industries, a 100% Employee-Owned Company. Please contact Kelly Kamlager, Director of Marketing at 262-549-4000, ext. 2069, kkamlager@wildeck.com for more information on the complete line of Wildeck® products and services; or visit www.wildeck.com, or e-mail info@wildeck.com.
 

Magnetek Offers DC Crane Modernization Solution with OmniPulse DDC™ Series 2 Drive

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MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. – June 6, 2018 – Magnetek, a leading supplier of digital power and motion control systems for the material handling industry, today announced the availability of their new OmniPulse™ DDC Series 2 Drive. This microprocessor-based, solid-state, four-quadrant, DC-to-DC control is designed for series, shunt, or compound wound motors, and is ideal for DC crane modernizations. 
 
“The new OmniPulse DDC Series 2 Drive improves the performance, safety, and reliability of DC-operated material handling applications, while minimizing downtime, maintenance expenses, and energy costs,” said Casey Cummins, product manager for controls. “It is the smart choice for facilities looking for an efficient, advanced DC control solution.”
 
OmniPulse DDC Series 2 features Magnetek’s DataLogger Series 4 Keypad (DLS4), which allows users to access run, fault, and alarm histories, enables drive configuration without the need to switch between devices, and simplifies troubleshooting faults and alarms. DLS4 is compatible with IMPULSE®•Link 5 Software, making uploading, downloading, and monitoring parameters simple using a hard-wired cable connected to the serial port on the drive. X-Press Programming™ automatically configures several common parameters and features when a motion or speed reference is selected. The DSL4, plus X-Press Programming, provide quick and easy setup similar to Magnetek’s IMPULSE® AC Adjustable Frequency Drives.
 
For more information about Magnetek’s OmniPulse DDC Series 2 Drive, visit www.magnetekmh.com
 
About Magnetek
Magnetek is a leading provider of Energy Engineered® digital power and motion control systems used in overhead material handling, elevator, and mining applications. The Company is North America’s largest supplier of digital drive systems for industrial cranes, hoists, and monorails and also provides radio remote controls, motors, braking and collision avoidance subsystems to North America’s foremost overhead material handling crane builders. Magnetek is also the world’s largest independent builder of highly integrated digital motion control systems for high-rise, high-speed elevators and is a leading independent supplier of digital motion control systems for underground coal mining applications. Headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wis., in the greater Milwaukee area, Magnetek operates manufacturing facilities in Bridgeville, Pa., as well as Menomonee Falls. Magnetek is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
 

Crown Equipment Adds New Dealer Location in Canada

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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (June 7, 2018) – Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, announced that Canadian dealer Electro Mechanical Services has joined the company’s global service and distribution network that exceeds 500 locations in more than 80 countries.
 
Located at 92 Glencoe Drive, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland A1N 459, the new authorized Crown dealer will meet the growing material handling technology and equipment needs of customers in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Electro Mechanical Services will offer customers a complete selection of Crown’s material handling technologies, products and services. This includes award-winning forklifts, warehouse design solutions, Integrity Parts and Service System™, automated warehouse solutions and Crown’s wireless InfoLink® fleet and operator management system.
 
“Crown is excited to welcome Electro Mechanical Services to our network of independent dealers and company-owned branches,” said Rick Drews, director of branch and dealer sales, Crown Equipment. “The second-generation, family-owned business has been servicing customers in this region for the past 40 years. We look forward to working closely with their dedicated employees to continue to provide customers the expertise and service they need to keep their businesses running smoothly.”
 
Electro Mechanical Services joins Crown’s nationwide service and distribution network in Canada, which also includes Arpac Storage Systems, Industrial Truck Service, Ryder Material Handling, and Prime Material Handling Equipment Ltd.
 
About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown’s business philosophy utilizes vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts as well as automation and fleet management technologies.
 
The company’s global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore. Its employees number more than 14,000 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. To learn more about Crown’s ideas for helping customers advance the productivity of their operations, visit crown.com.
 

Exro Technologies Inc. and Lithium Werks Announce Collaboration to Improve Lithium Battery Performance Under Variable Conditions

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Vancouver, BC, June 5, 2018 - Energy management company Exro Technologies and battery and portable power solutions group Lithium Werks have agreed to collaborate to improve the way batteries are controlled under variable conditions.
 
“We will combine our technologies to develop flexible battery voltage input and output solutions for applications ranging from large scale energy storage for the grid, to everyday consumer goods,” said Mark Godsy, CEO of Exro Technologies.
 
Exro’s software technology allows for constant monitoring and manipulation of energy inflows and outflows, at rates of up to 100k manipulations per second.  The goal is total control of the flow of energy, in effect allowing better, more balanced storage of energy, especially under changing conditions, while also making battery banks of any size inherently electrically safe. Exro’s technology is also designed to make it possible to “swarm” batteries by getting them to work in concert with one another to better manage and load balance inflows and outflows of energy under varying conditions.
 
“This strategic partnership with Exro Technologies comes at a time of soaring demand for our Lithium Werks’ NanoPhosphate lithium ion battery technology,” said T. Joseph Fisher III, Lithium Werks CEO and co-founder.  “Our high-powered batteries are both smaller and lighter as well as safer and more durable than those offered by our competitors. By combining this with Exro’s intelligent technology, we are building a strong foundation for a partnership capable of serving the cutting-edge requirements of our customers in the new applications market.”
 
Some of the benefits that can be realized with Exro and Lithium Werks combined technology include:
  • The ability to reconfigure battery assemblies so they can be successfully charged or discharged at different voltages, resulting in system efficiency gains
  • Eliminates need for a traditional inverter (normally used to handle grid storage or load balancing)
  • The ability to expand energy storage by simply adding more batteries, without having to add additional control or power conditioning equipment
  • Redundancy for fault tolerance, as failed batteries will not bring down the system
  • Easier battery balancing with no battery-to-battery leakage
  • The ability to swap batteries while in operation
  • The ability to change dynamically how much capacity is devoted to grid storage versus load balancing of a given grid bank at any given time
  • The ability to control energy output and input for any given battery at any given point in time
About Exro 
Exro Technologies Inc. offers the potential to accelerate the transition to clean energy by improving the efficiency and reliability of electric motors and generators and by improving the performance and safety of batteries used to store energy.
 
For more information about Exro, go to www.exro.com
 
About Lithium Werks
Lithium Werks is a fast-growing global lithium ion battery company with production facilities in China and offices in the USA, the Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Norway. Lithium Werks provides cells, modules, and battery management systems into markets such as material handling, stationary energy storage, medical, and commercial marine.
 
Contacts for Lithium Werks:
Press/Media Relations Telephone +44 (0) 28 9084 5411
 

MHI Announces Speakers for the 2018 MHI Executive Summit and Annual Conference

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MHI recently announced its speaker lineup for the 2018 MHI Executive Summit and Annual Conference, October 14-17, 2018 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL. The 2018 MHI Annual Conference will explore the NextGen supply chain innovations, leading trends and best practices explored in the 2018 MHI Annual Industry Report including:
 
--Blockchain for Supply Chains
--Building the Future Supply Chain Workforce
--Last Mile Logistics
--Leadership in the Digital Future
--Predictive Analytics
--Cybersecurity
 
The Conference will feature four keynotes and twelve education sessions. MHI Annual Conference Keynote Presentations Include:
 
--Eric Chester, Founder, The Center for Work Ethic Development
--John Ellis, Founder & Managing Director, Ellis & Associates
--Jason Schenker, President, Prestige Economics
--Kevin Heath, SVP, Chief Procurement Officer, Georgia-Pacific
 
On October 14, the event will kick-off with an exclusive, senior-level summit for manufacturing and supply chain executive leadership. During this exclusive event, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded executives in an interactive environment to address top-of-mind supply chain topics that challenge the status quo and pave the way for future success. Executive Summit speakers include:
 
--Gerd Leonhard on the 10 essential future principles every supply chain leader should know
--John Sileo on empowering cultural change with cybersecurity
--Richie Etwaru on blockchain or not to blockchain
--Don Bossi on creating the workforce of the future
 
“We are excited about this year’s summit and conference line-up,” said George Prest, CEO of MHI. “Each session brings a unique message and outlook to the key trends and technologies we see impacting material handling and supply chain professionals."
 
The event is open to both MHI members and non-members. "The goal is to bring MHI members (who supply industry solutions) and the users of those solutions together to collaborate, share knowledge and address current manufacturing and supply chain challenges by implementing emerging innovations and trends for improved supply chain performance" added Prest. 
 
For more information and registration regarding the 2018 MHI Annual Conference, visit mhi.org/conference.

Lummus Corporation Acquires Carter Control Systems To Further Expand Intralogistics Marketshare

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June 11, 2018. Louisville KY. Lummus Corporation, the parent company of System Solutions of Kentucky (SSK) and Lummus, leading solution and equipment suppliers to the intralogistics and cotton gin industries, has acquired Carter Control Systems (CCS), a tier-one provider of automated material handling to the US Postal Service as well as an integrator to parcel and e-commerce customers.
 
Lummus is strategically expanding into new industrial markets to drive digital transformation through automation. The company's Louisville-based intralogistics business, SSK, is an equipment provider as well as a turnkey project integrator with project scale capacity of up to 100 million dollars.
 
Duane Glass, President of Carter Control Systems, elaborates further on this announcement stating: "Since being founded 40 years ago, CCS has evolved from a controls house supporting the U.S. Postal Service, to developing our own conveyor line and providing fully integrated systems, and most recently, we have had great success with robotic system integration. The acquisition by Lummus will help us scale into larger projects in both the postal and distribution markets, as well as provide the capital to even further developments in robotics.”
 
The acquisition of Carter Control Systems is a part of Lummus’ broader entrepreneurial mission focused on expansion. Speaking about this in greater detail, company CEO Ben Hinnen explains: “We're focused on leveraging our manufacturing and engineering strengths to capture a bigger share of the intralogistics market, and our recent acquisition of CCS will help us achieve this goal, especially with the US Postal Service and distribution customers across the country. We’re very excited for CCS to join our team, as their leadership and employees share similar values and a total commitment to customer satisfaction.”
 
The CCS acquisition represents the latest push in Lummus’s rapid growth in automated materials handling, with further aggressive expansion plans. Additionally, Lummus continues their company-wide hiring effort, with estimates of more than 100 new employees by the close of 2018.
 
CCS was purchased from Tulcan, a Houston, TX based private equity concern.
 
About Carter Control Systems
Headquartered in Frederick, MD, Carter Control Systems (CCS) is a leading provider of automated material handling and industrial automation solutions to customers across the U.S. in a variety of industries including: postal, parcel, retail, food & beverage, and pharmaceutical. CCS provides a full range of equipment, controls and software that helps customers address all aspects of their material handling and industrial automation needs, increasing efficiency to save companies time and money. For more information about CCS, call 877-722-4227, or visit their website at www.cartercontrols.com.
 
About Lummus
With a legacy dating back to 1863, and headquartered in Savannah, Georgia, Lummus Corporation is a leading ginning partner that serves the world’s cotton ginners with its complete line of ginning equipment and industry-leading parts and servicing. Lummus prides itself on their commitment to moving the entire ginning industry forward with its advances in operational, efficiency, and technological advances, and servicing even deep legacy gins with replacement parts to over 100 countries. For more information on Lummus Corporation, call 912-447-9000, or visit their website at www.lummus.com.
 
About System Solutions of Kentucky (SSK)
SSK, an operating subsidiary of Lummus, is a single-source material handling systems integration company serving clients in North America. SSK turns automated materials handling into a competitive advantage by optimizing operations for their customers in postal, parcel, and e-commerce. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, the company is recognized for providing quality design and products and high-touch service that allows customers to execute their logistics strategies. For more information about SSK, call 502-526-0082 or visit their website at www.SSofKY.com.

Crown Equipment Expands Network of Regional Forklift Service Training Centers

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NEW BREMEN, Ohio (June 12, 2018) – With a salute to National Forklift Safety Day, Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has announced the opening of a new regional forklift service training center in Toledo, Ohio. The facility increases the company’s training network to 14 sites globally, including nine regional service training centers across North America.
 
Located within the Crown-owned branch in Toledo, the new training center is overseen by Rod Schenck, regional service trainer, Crown Equipment. It joins the company’s existing U.S. regional training centers in California, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Ohio, Kansas, and Texas in offering Crown’s Demonstrated Performance® (DP) Training programs for service technicians.
 
“As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to transform the way we interact with machines, data and each other, it is bringing a new level of connectivity to the forklift and the service technician. Having educated service technicians with high-tech skills is vital to helping reduce maintenance costs, ensure fleets are operational and available when needed, and create a safety-based culture,” said Justin Moore, general manager service training, Crown Equipment. “Crown’s DP training delivers the knowledge and skills service technicians need to keep pace with evolving technology and equipment. They also learn important safety practices so they can continue to play an important role in maintaining a safe working environment.”
 
Crown’s DP Training for service technicians goes above and beyond traditional classroom lectures by providing intensive, one-on-one instruction that is customizable to match the needs of each technician. Through hands-on learning, participants work directly on forklifts with instructor supervision, to learn firsthand the skills and knowledge necessary to keep a fleet up and running. To complete the program, students are required to demonstrate learned skills during an individual instructor evaluation.
 
Crown, through its network of regional training centers, company-owned branches and independent dealers, offers a comprehensive range of forklift training programs in addition to DP Service Training, including DP MoveSafe® Train-the-Operator, DP LeadSafe® Train-the-Supervisor, DP TrainSafe® Train-the-Trainer and pedestrian training. For more information on these programs, visit Crown’s website.
 
About Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown is one of the world’s largest material handling companies with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown’s business philosophy utilizes vertically integrated processes to design, manufacture and distribute forward-thinking, innovative solutions that improve customers’ productivity and operating efficiency. Crown produces a broad range of forklifts as well as automation and fleet management technologies.
 
The company’s global headquarters is located in New Bremen, Ohio, USA, with regional headquarters in Australia, China, Germany and Singapore. Its employees number more than 14,000 worldwide. Crown operates a service and distribution network that exceeds 500 retail locations in over 80 countries. To learn more about Crown’s ideas for helping customers advance the productivity of their operations, visit crown.com.
 

Fortna Announces a New Release of its Warehouse Execution Software Platform: FortnaWESTM Enables Distribution Operations to Run Agile FulfillmentTM

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READING, PA (June 12, 2018) – Fortna®, The Distribution Experts®, announced today a new release of its warehouse execution software platform, FortnaWESTM. Fortna has provided intelligent warehouse control capabilities for over 20 years through its FortnaWCSTM product. Like its predecessor, this new release remains MHS and WMS agnostic and further optimizes workflow, labor, and equipment across a wide variety of legacy systems and automated solutions.
 
FortnaWESTM was built to deliver exceptional flexibility, agility and responsiveness to enable complex, high-volume distribution centers. As part of an optimal design, Fortna offers a scalable, modular and configurable approach to WES so clients can select and deploy only the solutions that are needed for today’s environment plus have the flexibility to add more services as the business grows and needs change.
 
“Today’s omnichannel environment demands greater flexibility, responsiveness and speed than ever before. There are more channels and more flow paths that must be optimized in real-time for the greatest efficiency and lowest cost across inventory, labor, workflow and equipment,” says Shankar Shanmugasundaram, Fortna Vice President, Product R&D. “Pull-driven fulfillment execution maximizes throughput and optimizes these key variables for complex, high-volume, multi-channel, and automated distribution operations. It helps reduce the fulfillment execution cycle time within the DC and improve service levels. FortnaWESTM is built for these types of dynamic environments.”
 
FortnaWESTM is built upon existing platform services that combine the best-of-breed integration, technology, real-time controls and system services that Fortna clients rely on. FortnaWESTM uses the right balance of technology, science-backed algorithms and industry-leading software development methodology to help clients solve challenges through innovation.
 
“Our clients must respond quickly to dynamic changes in the business with a robust and reliable platform that allows the fastest processing possible with the lowest total cost and the greatest flexibility for future innovation,” continues Shanmugasundaram, “FortnaWESTM enables them to Run Agile FulfillmentTM.”
 
About Fortna Inc.
For over 70 years, Fortna® has partnered with the world’s top brands to transform their distribution operations into a competitive advantage. Fortna helps clients make and keep bold promises to their customers – fast, accurate and cost-effective fulfillment consistently at every touchpoint, across every channel. Our expertise spans distribution strategy, distribution center operations, material handling automation, supply chain systems and warehouse execution systems. We built our firm on a promise – we develop a solid business case for change and hold ourselves accountable for results.

EXTREME CAPACITY HYDRAULIC LIFT TABLES

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NORTON, MA — MLT Series heavy-duty hydraulic lift tables from Presto ECOA are designed to handle extreme high capacity loads of up to 120,000 pounds (96,000 pounds end/side capacity). Over 45 different models are available with lifting heights from 52” to 92”. Each can be outfitted with a range of standard platforms from 4’x 6’ up to 10’x 22’ with larger/custom sizes available, allowing them to be configured to suit virtually any high capacity lifting requirement.
 
MLT Series lifts are outfitted with rectangular structural tube scissor legs and torque tubes for maximum stability and minimal deflection even under extreme load conditions. Depending on the capacity and platform requirements, they are outfitted in one of four scissor leg configurations including: one set of scissor legs; two sets of scissor legs in a side-by-side configuration; two sets of scissor legs in an end-to-end configuration; or four sets of scissor legs in a two-by-two configuration.
 
Standard MLT features include a hand pendant or foot switch control for lifting and lowering, an upper travel limit switch plus eight mechanical back-up stops, dual safety restraint maintenance bars, cylinder rod end protectors, a flow limiter valve at cylinder bases, and double wire braid pressure hoses.
 
MLT Lifts can be customized with a wide variety of options including custom platforms, tilt tops, powered turntables, conveyor tops, pneumatic ball transfer tops, special fixtures, v-cradles, powered traverse, bellows skirting, larger motors, corrosion resistant finishes, weatherproof controls and many more.
 
For more information, contact Rick daSilva, Presto ECOA Lifts, 50 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766, TEL: (508) 952-4000, TOLL FREE: (800) 343-9322, FAX: (888) 788-6496, www.prestolifts.com or email: info@PrestoLifts.com.
 

RAYMOND RECOGNIZED AS 2018 MANUFACTURING LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNER

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GREENE, N.Y., June 14, 2018 — Chosen from an esteemed group of global manufacturing leaders, The Raymond Corporation was named a 2018 Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Award winner in the Operational Excellence Leadership Award category.
 
Raymond was selected for an Operational Excellence Leadership award for its work implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS) at its Greene, New York, facility and for the company’s longstanding commitment to improved quality and superior performance.
 
For the last 11 years, Raymond has focused significantly on using TPS at its Greene plant. A significant output Raymond has seen from TPS is the improved product quality cost per unit, which also provides cost benefits for its customers. To further drive its operational excellence initiatives, integrating TPS lean principles has been a key factor in allowing Raymond to maximize its — and its customers’ — operations, helping eliminate wasted time and resources, build quality into workplace systems and foster a culture for learning.
 
“We are always thinking of ways to improve not only our business but also our customers to run better and manage smarter with innovation, quality and service at the forefront,” said Rick Harrington, senior vice president of operations, Raymond. “We are honored that Frost & Sullivan’s Manufacturing Leadership Council recognized our efforts to continually strive for operational excellence.”
 
Raymond was recognized at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards Gala, held on June 13, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa in Huntington Beach, California. Raymond received the Operational Excellence Leadership Award in 2015, and its forklift fleet management system, iWAREHOUSE®, won the New Smart Product Leadership category in 2017.
 
Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Awards honor manufacturing companies and individual manufacturing leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing. Winning projects and individual manufacturing leaders are chosen by a panel of expert judges for results that have delivered clear and compelling value, return on investment and other tangible outcomes.
 
To learn more about the 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Award winners, visit http://mlawards.gilcommunity.com/. To learn more about The Raymond Corporation, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.
 
About The Raymond Corporation
For more than 95 years, The Raymond Corporation has built a reputation on innovation, quality and service. Raymond manual and electric forklifts meet a variety of material handling needs and offer advanced end-to-end warehouse solutions that enable operations to run better and manage smarter. This philosophy helps ensure Raymond and its customers are always evolving, always running, always moving ahead — and always on. The portfolio of advanced offerings includes the iWAREHOUSE® fleet management and warehouse optimization system; automated lift truck solutions for the warehouse of the future; and the Raymond Virtual Reality Simulator, a supplemental instructional tool that helps customers improve their operations and meet industry labor demands. Raymond also provides industry-leading customer support through a network of skilled technicians and its authorized Sales and Service Centers. Raymond’s work in energy savings, space utilization, ergonomics, manufacturing quality and fleet optimization — combined with best-in-class products and services — work together to increase efficiency and lower costs throughout material handling operations.
 

Rise Above with R&M

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R&M Materials Handling, Inc, manufacturer of crane packages, components, electric chain hoists and wire rope hoists, recently underwent a very thorough rebranding project. Through this project, interviews were conducted with some of their customers to get a better understanding of their thoughts on who R&M is as a company. This project was concluded after the successful development of a new logo, tagline and brand video.

After launching a new website in early 2018, R&M decided to move forward with the rebranding project. The following is a description of the logo. 

The arrow, which is also a R, illustrates the upward motion of a hoist. The R is accompanied by the letter M, which is made up of the three different colored triangles. Three different colors were chosen to represent the M for the company’s three cornerstones; those being their employees, their innovative products and sales tools, and their distribution network.

Replacing Innovation Performance Reliability, Rise Above has meaning behind it that relates not only to their customers, but also to their employees. Jim Vandegrift, President of R&M, describes the two meanings in the release of their brand video.  He states, “The first meaning is an internal meaning of how we continue to strive for innovation, for industry leading customer service, and that’s part of how we separate and differentiate ourselves from our competition. I think the external meaning is providing our distributors with a competitive advantage through the use of our products and sales tools. And I think that helps them Rise Above their competition.”

The new logo is being introduced across their product offerings, communications and online resources over the coming months. 

To learn more about how you can Rise Above with R&M’s vast product offeringsvisit rmhoist.com.

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