Banner Engineering Self-Contained Photoelectric Sensors Now Available in Fixed-Field Sensing Mode

October 14, 2015, 3:24 am

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Banner Engineering announces its next-generation S18-2 compact photoelectric sensor series is now available in fixed-field background suppression mode configurations. The compact, self-contained sensors provide up to six detection ranges from 30 to 200 mm to satisfy diverse cost-sensitive and high-volume applications.

Featuring excellent optical design and an advanced electronic design, Banner’s S18-2 background suppression sensors are resistant to fluorescent light and offer a high level of crosstalk avoidance. With a small, bright red LED emitter beam, S18-2 sensors are easy to align to the target, and ensure very small shifts in the detection range caused by target color variation.

“The S18-2 optics are factory calibrated to one of six sensing ranges between 30 and 200 mm to ensure consistent sensing performance,” said Dennis Smith, Senior Technical Marketing Manager for Sensors at Banner Engineering. “Machine builders can count on stable and robust detection with no risk of machine down time related to sensor adjustment. For customers requiring a range not in our catalog, Banner is able to quickly produce customer required fixed range sensors perfectly matched to a machine designer’s requirements in a short time.”

For ease of use, S18-2 sensors feature a highly visible output, and dual-function power and stability indicators. The indicators are comprised of one green and two yellow LED lights. Solid green indicates power is applied and the sensor is ready, while green flashing specifies a marginal sensing signal. The two bright yellow LEDs, visible from both sides of the sensor, indicate the output is conducting.

Designed with a rugged ABS plastic housing, S18-2 sensors are well sealed against water ingress. A wide operating temperature range of -40 to +70 degrees Celsius ensures optimal performance for diverse applications.

For more information on the S18-2 fixed-field photoelectric sensors, visit www.bannerengineering.com.

About Banner. Banner Engineering is a world-leading manufacturer of photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, indicator lights, vision sensors and vision lighting, electronic machine safeguarding systems, wireless networks, fiber optic assemblies and precision measurement systems.

For further information, contact Banner Engineering Corp., 9714 Tenth Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441. PH: 888.373.6767 (Toll-free North America), or 001.763.544.3164 (International). FAX: 763.544.3213. E-commerce: www.bannerengineering.com/buyonline.

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Crown Equipment Showcases Lean and Sustainable Manufacturing Processes at International Manufacturing Conference

October 14, 2015, 3:25 am

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Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, is sharing some of its best practices regarding the company’s lean and sustainable manufacturing initiatives through presentations and facility tours at this year’s Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) International Conference, October 19-23 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Tonja Rammel, Crown’s environmental, health and safety manager, and Brian Duffy, Crown’s director of corporate environmental and manufacturing safety, will focus their presentation on strategies for improving environmental health and safety (EH&S) processes and share insights from the company’s collaborative, employee-led EH&S approach. Kim Leopold, Crown’s senior advanced manufacturing engineer, and David Tumbusch, Crown’s director of manufacturing, will discuss in a separate presentation how to establish an efficient, effective and flexible lean management system powered by involved, knowledgeable employees.

“We always appreciate the opportunity to discuss best practices with our peers who are also incorporating lean and sustainability into their environments,” said Dave Besser, senior vice president of manufacturing, Crown Equipment. “This event provides an excellent opportunity for our team to share with the manufacturing community what we’ve learned and applied to help achieve our business and customer service goals.”

As part of the conference, attendees also have an opportunity to tour Crown manufacturing facilities, including the company’s New Knoxville, Ohio, facility that has earned national recognition for sustainability achievements. The facility’s employees recently garnered the first-ever, gold-level award in Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) program and a Most Valuable Pollution Prevention (MVP2) Award from the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR). The tour showcases Crown’s Lean Management System and utilization of the four elements of lean management: leader standard work, visual controls, daily accountability and leader discipline.

For a complete overview of Crown’s environmental initiatives and achievements, download a copy of company’s ecologic™ Report.

According to its website, the AME International Conference is the largest lean conference in the world, providing attendees an opportunity to “learn from the insights of world-class, highly successful practitioners who have been there and done that.” Established in 1985, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence is an organization for the exchange of knowledge in enterprise excellence.

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 12,000 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.

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Kardex Remstar Extends Successful Cooperation With Intertex

October 14, 2015, 3:27 am

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To further enhance the range of automated storage and retrieval products offered to the market, Kardex Remstar has incorporated Intertex products in its product portfolio. This move means the Swiss intralogstics company now supplies a product portfolio which covers a unique and broad range of load classes.

Kardex Remstar develops, manufactures and maintains dynamic storage and retrieval systems which work in line with the “goods to person” principle. The space saving storage solutions are ideal for small parts and light goods which need to be accessed quickly. Intertex, based in Eislingen (Baden-Württemberg), picks up where Kardex leaves off, handling heavy goods with extreme dimensions, the TowerMat storage lift manages goods weighing up to 5,000kg (11,023 lbs).

Since 2008, Kardex Remstar has primarily supplied Intertex applications in Germany for storing long goods, sheet metal, tools and pallets. The business model has been expanded in 2015 to include international markets, with the main focus on the United States, Central Europe, south-west and north-east Europe. With the heavy duty solutions from Intertex, Kardex Remstar can provide a broad product portfolio which is unique on the market. The plan is to supply customers involved in mechanical engineering and the automotive and electronics industries with specific solutions in the form of predefined applications for storing large sheet metal panels, heavy tools, long pipes, tires and cable reels. By doing so, Kardex Remstar hopes to unlock additional growth potential.

Kardex Remstar, LLC, a company of the Kardex Group is a leading provider of automated storage and retrieval systems for manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, offices and institutions. For information about our dynamic storage solutions, call 800-639-5805 or visit www.kardexremstar.com.

Kardex Remstar Media Contact:

Chelsea Tarr, Marketing Communications Coordinator, 207-591-3172

Chelsea.tarr@kardexremstar.com

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Hirschmann MCS introduces new Load Moment Indicator

October 19, 2015, 9:20 am

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Hirschmann MCS has introduced the qSCALE I2 / I3 load moment indicator. The qSCALE I2 / I3 provides the operator with a graphic display of the cranes current load and geometric information, including the actual and allowable load, boom length, boom angle, and load radius. The display also includes an integrated bar graph which provides the operator with information about the cranes utilization.

The system offers the flexibility of a 4.3” (qSCALE I2) or 7” (qSCALE I3) color graphic display that features superior HMI graphic interface for easy operation. The console was designed with a IP66/67 protection rating which is suitable for use in both non-cab and in-cab applications. Setup of the crane parameters and LMI functions are done through a new and easy to use Configuration Tool. The system also features a simplified calibration procedure through a menu-driven process to reduce calibration time. The qSCALE I2 / I3 meets the requirements of OEM and aftermarket applications.

Hirschmann’s MCS division supplies a variety of sensors and control systems that meet numerous market and safety requirements.

For more information about the qSCALE I2 / I3 load moment indicator visit http://info.belden.com/qscale_i2-0-0-0

Editors and Readers contact:

Hirschmann Automation and Control

Sarah Nell

Phone: (717) 217-2255

Fax: (717) 263-7845

E-mail: sarah.nell@belden.com

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SMARTRAC Extends Value Plus Partner Program With New Partner Tadbik

October 19, 2015, 9:23 am

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SMARTRAC’s Value Plus Partner Program fosters close relationships with highly specialized partners to create increasing demand for solutions that are jointly developed and marketed by SMARTRAC and its Value Plus Partners.

With vast experience in the packaging, printing and labels industries, Tadbik creates value for its global customer base in a wide array of applications, such as race timing labels; RTI labels; smart NFC stickers; RFID and NFC wristbands; UHF animal ID tags and more.

The company recently attracted a great deal of attention from industry experts when it developed a durable RFID shoe tag to be tied to shoelaces for the Nike Women's Race event in Istanbul, Turkey. The tags were branded with the Nike Women's Race logo and included a SMARTRAC Dogbone inlay based on Impinj Monza 4D chip, encoded with each runner's number and application instructions. This highlighted Tadbik’s ability to design unique solutions and deliver them in volume with perfect quality. Tadbik relies on SMARTRAC tags and inlays, and is the company’s exclusive distributor in Israel and South Africa.

For Osnat Gur, CEO of Tadbik Advanced Technologies, participation in SMARTRAC’s Value Plus Partner Program is in line with her company’s RFID strategy: “Tadbik has successfully established itself in the RFID market, and will continue to grow its presence in the RFID world together with SMARTRAC. In particular, our R&D teams are looking forward to cooperating ever more closely with SMARTRAC’s developers for the mutual benefit of both companies and their clients worldwide.”

Peter Walendy, Senior Vice President, Business Division Intelligent Things at SMARTRAC, explains “Our Value Plus Partner Program was established to generate more value for us, our partners and their customers. We are delighted that the program has proven attractive to a leading company like Tadbik. Due to its innovation, production excellence and ability to develop unique customized solutions, Tadbik has all the skills we would expect from an exemplary Value Plus Partner, and sets further standards for the Program.”

More information about the Value Plus Partner Program is available at www.smartrac-group.com/value-plus-partners.html.

About Tadbik

Tadbik is a world leader in advanced flexible packaging, labels, RFID and in-pack promotion.

With a reputation for on-time, in-budget delivery and consistently superior products backed by personalized customer service, Tadbik is the partner of choice for many global brands. Operating on four continents, we service a variety of industries including Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Logistics, Pharmaceutical and many others. With eight state of the art production facilities and highly skilled in-house design and engineering teams, the company thrives on transforming great new concepts into highly attractive products. Always pushing itself and its technologies to the next level, Tadbik constantly develops new applications to help clients brand and sell their products in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

www.tadbik.com/RFID

Media contact

Tadbik Advanced Technologies

Adi Kremer

Marketing Manager

Phone: +972 3 9278 040

Email: adik@tadbik.com

About SMARTRAC

SMARTRAC is the world’s leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of RFID products and services, providing both ready-made and customized products and services suitable for a large number of applications. SMARTRAC makes products smart, and enables businesses to identify, authenticate, track and complement product offerings. Leveraging its global R&D, production and sales network, SMARTRAC combines physical products with its Internet of Things platform Smart Cosmos, empowering the ecosystem of connected things. The company’s solution portfolio is used in a wide array of applications: access control, automated fare collection, automotive, border control, contactless payment, electronic product identification, industry, libraries and media management, logistics, retail, public transport, and many more. SMARTRAC has its registered headquarters in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. For more information, visit www.smartrac-group.com, www.smart-cosmos.com and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/SMARTRAC_NV.

Media contact

SMARTRAC TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Karin Fabri

Head of Corporate Communications & Marketing

Phone: +31 203 050 150

Email: media.relations@smartrac-group.com

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Gregory Poole Equipment Company Successfully Completes Acquisitions from Three Hyster® and Yale® Dealers across Four Southeastern States

October 19, 2015, 9:38 am

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Gregory Poole Equipment Company announced today that it has closed on its acquisition of the operations and assets of Dougherty Equipment Company, Inc. and VBS Inc. Material Handling Equipment and certain assets of Briggs Equipment, Inc. The acquisition process has uncovered significant economies of scale and synergies and is expected to nearly double the division’s annual revenue.

Following this acquisition, Gregory Poole has been appointed as an authorized dealer of Hyster® and Yale® lift trucks across four states and one of the region’s largest overall material handling dealers. It is now the Yale® dealer in portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and the Hyster® dealer in most of Virginia and in portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. While Gregory Poole will no longer represent other competitive supplier relationships, it will continue to support its current customers through existing service agreements.

“Since our founding in 1951, we have built our organization on the core values of integrity and excellence in all that we do,” said Hal Ingram, Lift Systems Division vice president, Gregory Poole Equipment Company. “We have pulled from the best of several well-respected and high-performing organizations to create a top-notch team, and we can now provide customers with more reduced costs and lower total cost of ownership than ever before, along with a full range of Hyster® and Yale® forklift trucks from Class I to Class V.”

The acquisitions were driven by the company’s desire and directive to grow and by its strategic goal to be the recognized leader in the products it offers. NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) helped to facilitate these transactions to address succession issues in several high-performing dealerships and to ensure continuity for customers, dealers and associates. The addition of Gregory Poole as a dealer, allows NMHG to expand its U.S. dual-brand distribution of its Hyster® and Yale® product lines.

“We have enjoyed working with all parties over the last 24 months to ultimately come to a resolution that is mutually beneficial without losing sight of the customer and associate,” said NMHG Vice President Dealer Business Development, Bob Sattler. “Expert technicians, industry-leading equipment and experienced consulting solutions made Gregory Poole one of the most respected dealers in the business. We are confident that this restructuring will bring greater support and product access to our customers, while providing valuable additions to our strong network of authorized Hyster and Yale dealers.”

Beginning today, customers can expect to see the following:

Enhanced service and support. The new Gregory Poole will have more technicians, deeper expertise, enhanced technician training and enhanced mixed fleet support.

Larger capital investment results in more tooling, enhanced parts inventory, larger rental fleets, allied lines, demo equipment, service vans, etc.

More advanced technology systems to offer greater connectivity and more substantial fleet management programs.

Most importantly, due to the economies of scale and operating efficiencies, the forthcoming fleet management tools and combined expertise, Gregory Poole believes that many customers will actually see reduced costs and lower total cost of ownership as a result of this transaction.

Gregory Poole remains committed to providing unsurpassed support and service and delivering value to customers. The company’s continued integration efforts will focus heavily on making the transition seamless for its valued customers.

About NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.

NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. NMHG is 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 5,500 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.hyster-yale.com.

About Gregory Poole Equipment Company

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been a Caterpillar Construction dealer for eastern North Carolina since its founding in 1951. Gregory Poole has expanded its Lift Systems operations into South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. The Company has a total of 27 locations reaching North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and parts of West Virginia.

The lift systems business, established in 1968, is an award-winning division of Gregory Poole Equipment Company. It is an authorized Yale® dealer in portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and an authorized Hyster® dealer in most of Virginia and in portions of North Carolina, South Carolina and West Virginia. Each Gregory Poole branch location provides full maintenance, field service, OSHA safety training, fleet management and rental services through experienced and highly trained forklift technicians, state-of-the-art tooling, and a fully stocked parts department. The Gregory Poole Lift Systems Division has been awarded many honors including the “Most Valuable Partner” award from Material Handling Equipment Distribution Association (MHEDA) for the past three years. For more information on Gregory Poole Equipment Company, please visit www.gregorypoole.com or call 800-451-7278.For more information on the Lift Systems Division, visit www.gregorypoolelift.com.

Media Contact:

Hal Ingram

(919) 890-4266

INGRAM@gregpoole.com

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Gregory Poole Equipment Company Successfully Completes Acquisitions from Three Hyster® and Yale® Dealers across Four Southeastern States

October 19, 2015, 9:40 am

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Beginning today, customers can expect to see the following:

Enhanced service and support. The new Gregory Poole will have more technicians, deeper expertise, enhanced technician training and enhanced mixed fleet support.

Larger capital investment results in more tooling, enhanced parts inventory, larger rental fleets, allied lines, demo equipment, service vans, etc.

More advanced technology systems to offer greater connectivity and more substantial fleet management programs.

Most importantly, due to the economies of scale and operating efficiencies, the forthcoming fleet management tools and combined expertise, Gregory Poole believes that many customers will actually see reduced costs and lower total cost of ownership as a result of this transaction.

About NACCO Materials Handling Group, Inc.

About Gregory Poole Equipment Company

Media Contact:

Hal Ingram

(919) 890-4266

INGRAM@gregpoole.com

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Fortna Hires George Van Der Merwe as Director of Sales, EMEA

October 20, 2015, 8:18 am

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Fortna, the distribution experts™, announces the hiring of George Van Der Merwe as Director of Sales, EMEA. George will be a key member of Fortna’s team and will focus on driving exemplary client relationships and profitable sales. He will also be responsible for the development and execution of business development and marketing activities.

Van Der Merwe brings to Fortna more than 22 years of experience in management roles, specifically in the roles of Divisional Director, Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director. Most recently, he worked at UTi Distribution, the global third-party logistics provider. There he held a number of top management positions including Divisional Director and Managing Director in Johannesburg, South Africa. During his career, he has driven sustainable, strategic growth of revenues and profits, leveraging his strong operational and management skills.

“We are pleased to have George join our team. He is an accomplished leader and brings rich experience and a strong client focus to Fortna,” said Marc Austin, Managing Director, EMEA. “George will help us continue to execute on our unique business model of guaranteeing results for large distribution projects.”

“I am excited to join Fortna,” said Van Der Merwe. “I look forward to working with the team to help our clients turn their distribution operations into a competitive advantage.”

About Fortna Inc.

For over 60 years, Fortna has partnered with the world’s top brands – companies like Mr Price, Pick n Pay and ASICS – helping them improve their distribution operations and transform their businesses. Companies with complex distribution operations trust Fortna to help them meet customer promises and competitive challenges profitably. We are a professional services firm built on a promise – we develop a solid business case for change and hold ourselves accountable to those results. Our expertise spans supply chain strategy, distribution center operations, material handling, supply chain systems, organizational excellence, and warehouse control software.

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Gorbel Announces Availability of New Easy Arm® 660

October 21, 2015, 9:59 am

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Gorbel, a leading manufacturer of material handling and fall protection solutions, announces the availability of its new Easy Arm® 660, a new product in its successful family of Intelligent Lifting Devices.

This new Easy Arm®, with load capacity up to 660 lbs., addresses a variety of application needs ranging from placement of automobile engines, to loading of large plates in CNC machines. This free-standing, plug and play lifting solution incorporates the popular G-Force® Intelligent Lifting technology with the body of an ergonomic articulating jib crane. The unit offers the responsiveness and flexibility of a human operator with unparalleled precision. Boasting spans up to 14 feet, the Easy Arm® 660 covers a wide area and handles unique “pick and place” operations. In addition to pinpoint precision, the unit can reach lifting speeds up to 45 feet per minute for high production environments.

The integral, electrical servo-powered G-Force® is fully-programmable to match the device with the work being performed, and can be outfitted with tooling capabilities designed specifically for the size and structure of the load. Capacity overload, power loss protection, and a built-in float mode for exact positioning allow the system to stand-out from other lifting devices.

Allowing workers full control when lifting and positioning items weighing up to 660 pounds, the Easy Arm® 660 provides a complete solution in a single, compact package.

Gorbel has more than 30 years of experience providing overhead handling solutions to customers in a wide range of industries. The company has a comprehensive line of Crane Technology products, including work station bridge cranes, patented track cranes, I-beam jib cranes, gantries, and work station jib cranes. The company also has an innovative line of Ergonomic Lifting products, featuring the G-Force® Intelligent Lifting Device, the Easy Arm® Intelligent Lifting Arm, and the G-Jib™.

For more information on Gorbel Overhead Lifting Solutions, visit www.gorbel.com, or call 800-821-0086.

Gorbel: A Class Above®

Gorbel® is an innovator and leader in the enclosed track work station crane industry. The company provides a wide variety of overhead handling solutions that handle loads from 50 lbs. up to 40 tons.

In addition to cranes, the company delivers innovative fall arrest systems, jibs and intelligent lifting devices. Since 1977, Gorbel has been dedicated to providing high-quality overhead material handling solutions backed by a commitment to on-time delivery, a focus on customer service and the industry's best warranty.

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Hamilton’s New DuraGlide Wheels

October 26, 2015, 3:33 am

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Hamilton Caster is pleased to announce the release of a new polyurethane tread wheel series: DuraGlide. Hamilton’s new DuraGlide Wheel rolls up to 40% easier than most other polyurethanes, performs well at higher speeds, and represents Hamilton’s top poly performer for moist or outdoor applications. Designed for extra heavy loads, the new wheel features 1” thick tread of dynamically responsive polyurethane molded to a heavy duty cast iron core.

Heat buildup is the primary cause of failure for most poly wheels, so engineers specially formulated DuraGlide to run much cooler than other polys. The thicker 1” tread reduces heat stress on the bond line and lowers the internal stresses of the material. Engineers also formulated the polyurethane to be less susceptible to damaging ultraviolet rays and essentially impervious to moisture. The new poly formulation in a thick tread profile provides less stress fatigue and results in a wheel that outlasts and outperforms other similar polyurethane wheels.

DuraGlide wheels are well suited for applications in the heavy manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, military, ground support, and food manufacturing industries.

DuraGlide wheels are now available in the majority of Hamilton’s forged steel heavy duty casters and join the large family of casters and wheels that are manufactured in the USA and qualify for Hamilton’s industry-leading three year warranty. DuraGlide also represents a lower cost alternative to Hamilton’s premium Super Ultralast® wheels.

The new wheel is offered in various sizes including 6, 8, 10, and 12 inch diameters with load capacities ranging from 1600 – 8000 lbs. per wheel. The wheels feature maintenance-free double sealed precision ball bearings; optionally tapered roller bearings, straight/needle-type, or even plain shaft with keyways for drive applications are available.

Most DuraGlide sizes are stocked at Hamilton’s factory for 24-48 Hour PRONTO® shipping. Hamilton’s dynamic DuraGlide poly can also be molded to Hamilton’s other cast iron, forged steel, or aluminum centers to finished sizes ranging from 3-1/2” – 25 “ diameter.

Visit DuraGlide’s product page for additional specs and information.

About Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co

Founded in 1907, Hamilton Caster is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing stock and custom-engineered heavy duty casters, wheels, carts, and trailers. Family owned since its inception, the fourth generation remains as committed to quality as the company’s founder, John Weigel.

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.

www.HamiltonCaster.com

www.CartsAndTrailers.com

Visit HC Revolution Blog

Toll Free (888) 699-7164

Casters ? Wheels ? Carts

Media Contact:

Mark Lippert | Vice President of Marketing

Mark.Lippert@HamiltonCaster.com

(513) 454-2642

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Secure Your Loading Dock with the StrongArm RVR303™

October 26, 2015, 3:38 am

≫ Next: Quantronix Debuts the Revolutionary CubiScan® 75

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Blue Giant is pleased to announce the launch of the RVR303, the latest solution in the award-winning StrongArm™ vehicle restraint series. This new hydraulic restraint has a recessed hook design that is compatible with the newest challenges facing the material handling industry.

“The RVR303 meets the changing needs of loading dock customers,” confirms Jeff Miller, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at Blue Giant. “Growing trends like intermodal shipping have created a greater variation in trailer configurations. The RVR303 is designed to safely and intelligently accommodate both

standard and non-standard ICC bars, making it a genuine asset in today’s changing dock environment.”

When the RVR303 is activated, the hook detects and secures a trailer’s ICC bar using 35,000lbs (15,909kgs) of restraining force. A heavy-duty extension spring ensures constant contact, even with airride trailers, while the Blue Giant VersaLock™ technology maintains a snug hold throughout the horizontal operating range. When not in use, it stores within the dock face, making driveway maintenance easier and more efficient.

Additional specifications:

Services trucks with ICC bars from 8” to 30” (203 to 762 mm) above grade
Horizontal restraining range is up to 14” (356 mm) beyond the face of the dock
Stores off the ground, to remain clear of the debris zone
Heavy-duty brush seal keeps snow, ice, and debris way from the restraint apparatus
May be left engaged overnight to deter trailer theft

The RVR303 is operated using the Blue Genius™ Gold Series II Touch Control Panel, which has flatsurface touch buttons and a keypad for easy management of all deck operations. The LCD screen delivers clear operational, diagnostic, and troubleshooting messages in real-time while the STOP button halts equipment motion during an emergency condition.

“The RVR303 holds strong even during the most unique or demanding applications,” says Gerard Biasutto, Director of Technical Development at Blue Giant. “Because it is so versatile, it will cope equally well with current and future loading dock requirements.”

About Blue Giant Equipment Corporation

Blue Giant is the premier solutions provider of safe, effective, and technologically innovative loading dock and material handling equipment.

With a product line that includes dock levelers, ground-level lifts, vehicle restraints, dock and door guards, door seals and shelters, and driver control and safety systems to a diverse offering of material handling products. Blue Giant can offer turnkey solutions for the most demanding freight-handling needs.

For more information, visit www.bluegiant.com

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Quantronix Debuts the Revolutionary CubiScan® 75

October 26, 2015, 3:41 am

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Quantronix, Inc. proudly introduces the CubiScan 75, an advanced overhead dimensioning device designed to quickly and accurately measure parcels in low to high volume shipping applications. The cost-effective CubiScan 75 utilizes powerful 3-D cameras to create a flexible and economical dimensioning solution for today’s most demanding shipping environments.

The CubiScan 75 Advantage

Easily determine accurate dimensions for outbound parcels and other daily shipments; it’s all possible with the CubiScan 75. This new parcel scanning system has no moving parts, making the device user-installable and easily maintained. The simple overhead design of the 75 allows packages to be placed from almost any direction. The CubiScan 75 can seamlessly integrate with shipping software, a barcode scanner, and label printer; to create a complete shipping/manifesting workstation, helping to avoid errors and costly chargebacks.

CubiScan 75 Specifications

The CubiScan 75 is capable of measuring an object that is placed on the scale in a matter of seconds with a measurement capacity of up to 40” long, 28” wide, and 24” high. It has an impressive resolution of 0.2 inches, plus an integrated 10” color display, showing the measurement results for the user. CubiScan’s proprietary software interface, Qbit™, will pass accurate parcel dimensions to almost any shipping system.

About Quantronix

Founded in 1987 and located in Salt Lake City, Utah, Quantronix specializes in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of cutting-edge automated dimension scanning products. Quantronix has established itself as the global leader in integrated cubing and weighing system technology. Businesses in a diverse range of shipping and distribution applications, including medical, pharmaceutical, apparel, hardware, and almost all types of consumer goods, rely on Quantronix’ products, including the new CubiScan 75, to meet their toughest dimensioning requirements.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Randy Neilson

Director of Sales and Marketing

Ph: 801-451-7000

Email: rneilson@cubiscan.com

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Philip Harting succeeds his father as Chairman of the Board / Dietmar Harting remains on the Board

October 26, 2015, 3:46 am

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After almost 50 years in the management of the HARTING Technology Group, Dietmar Harting (Dr.-Ing. E.h.) handed over the position of Chairman of the Board to his son Philip Harting on 1 October 2015. Dietmar Harting nevertheless remains a member of the company group’s Board as personally liable partner and will focus on matters concerning “the future and new technologies”.

Together with his sister Maresa Harting-Hertz, President Finance and Purchasing, Philip Harting represents the 3rd generation of the family-owned company which was founded 70 years ago by his grandparents Wilhelm and Marie Harting in Minden. The company group has been headquartered in Espelkamp since the early 1950s.

“I am very delighted, together with my sister and supported by my parents and fellow Board members, to continue my father’s successful work,” says Philip Harting.

After completing an electrical engineering apprenticeship, Philip Harting studied electrical engineering in Braunschweig and business administration in Cologne. In 2005, he assumed a position of responsibility at his parents’ company for the first time as Managing Director Asia in Hong Kong. He has been head of the company’s largest Business Unit “Connectivity & Networks” since 2008. He and his sister Maresa were also appointed to the position of personally liable partner of the company group at the end of 2013.

“Handing over the baton to my son is a major step in the successful generational transition. With the new management line-up we have set the course for the company’s successful future development,” explains Dietmar Harting.

The entrepreneur and Honorary President of the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) joined his parents’ company in 1967 and managed it together with his mother until 1987. After her death, he headed the company together with his wife Margrit, turning it into a market and technology leader in industrial connection technology.

About HARTING

The HARTING Technology Group, family owned and based in Germany, employs more than 4,000 people globally with subsidiaries and branch offices in 40 countries. With production facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States, the HARTING portfolio of connectivity solutions focuses on multiple levels, from the machine to the device and into the communication infrastructure. The U.S. facility in Elgin, Illinois is one of three HARTING locations that manufactures the HIS product line (HARTING Integrated Solutions - backplanes) and custom cable assemblies. The company’s core business is intelligent and high-performance connection technology. HARTING works in almost all industrial markets with a focus on requirements for robust, reliable connectivity solutions.

Media Contact:

Christina Chatfield

Director of Marketing

HARTING North America

1370 Bowes Road

Elgin, IL 60123

+1 (847) 717-9217

Christina.Chatfield(at)HARTING.com

www.HARTING-USA.com

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CLARK Appoints Lift Depot Ltd. as an Authorized Dealer for the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario Markets

October 26, 2015, 3:51 am

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CLARK Material Handing Company today announced the appointment of Lift Depot Ltd. as an authorized distributor of CLARK products for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Southern Ontario Markets. Headquartered in London, Ontario, Lift Depot Ltd. rents, sells and leases a wide variety of material handling equipment including forklifts (electric, propane and diesel), aerial work platforms and personnel carriers.

Rob Smith, CLARK’s Dealer Development Manager noted, “We are excited to partner with Ontario’s premiere material handling provider. Lift Depot’s excellent reputation for first class customer service will serve our customers well in the Greater Toronto and Southern Ontario markets. Rob Daniel and his management team are great additions to the CLARK dealer network.

“This is an historic time for our company as we add CLARK Forklifts to our current quality equipment offering,” said Rob Daniel, President and CEO of Lift Depot Ltd. “The addition of CLARK will solidify our position in Ontario as a premier lift truck dealer with multiple locations and enables us to offer our customers a full range of forklifts for all applications backed by a second-to-none service and parts support team.”

Lift Depot Ltd. will support its CLARK new equipment, aftermarket parts and service efforts out of multiple locations in London, Stratford and Cambridge, Ontario. The primary contact is Mike Cunningham, Sales Manager, and he can be reached by phone at 519-452-7770.

About Lift Depot Ltd.

Lift Depot Ltd. is headquartered in London, Ontario and is the material handling solution provider to Ontario industries including automotive, distribution, transportation, tool and die machining, agriculture, food, textiles, manufacturing, plastics and green energy. Lift Depot Ltd. can be found on the web at www.liftdepot.com.

About CLARK Material Handling Company

CLARK Material Handling Company has been an industry leader since its production of the first gasoline-powered material handling truck in 1917. Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, CLARK is a privately held global company and has built more than one million forklifts across its history. CLARK supplies a full range of internal combustion and electric trucks and parts. For additional information on CLARK, its products or to locate a dealer visit www.clarkmhc.com or call toll free (866) 252-5275.

Contact: Rob Smith, Dealer Development Manager

Phone: 859-422-6427

Email: robsmith@clarkmhc.com

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Magline Announces Product Acquisition of The Mule™ Powered Lift Truck

October 27, 2015, 8:56 am

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Magline, manufacturer of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, today announced that it has acquired the assets of the Mule™ battery powered lifting hand truck product line by Beyond Products, Inc., of Milford, CT. The terms of the transaction are confidential.

Greg Ecker, Magline’s President & COO, said, "The acquisition of The Mule product line marks a further step in the strategy of building a portfolio of best-in-class material handling products. This product acquisition fits well within our stated objectives, and we are excited about the value it will generate. The Mule is a terrific fit to our current platform and rebalances the portfolio as we continue to expand our offering.”

Andrea Horner, Magline’s Vice President of Marketing stated, “The acquisition of this powered product is strategic to us in so many ways. First and foremost, it significantly deepens our portfolio of Magliner products and services. This expansion demonstrates our customer commitment to offer a full breadth of durable, ergonomic and quality equipment to allow safe use and transport of items.”

Magline will continue to produce the battery powered lifting truck under the Mule™ brand through 2015. The product will be rebranded and relaunched under the Magliner portfolio in Q1 2016, and will be offered through all current channels of distribution.

About Magline

As a leader in the material handling industry, Magline, Inc. is committed to creating innovative solutions that help people transport materials more safely and efficiently. For over 65 years, this has translated to creating an exceptional product and service experience that has earned long term customer loyalty. The focus remains on creating innovative products and services, driven by our customer needs and industry insights. Magline’s industry knowledge and expertise translates into the creation of a compelling customer value proposition.

We encourage you to visit our website at www.magliner.com, follow Magline on Twitter at @MaglineInc and visit our Facebook page.

For further information contact:

Andrea Horner

1-800-MAGLINE

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Intelligrated opens district office in Southern California

October 27, 2015, 8:58 am

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Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the opening of a district office in Ontario, California, as part of its Western regional sales and operations.

The new location is situated in the Inland Empire, a major supply chain hub for the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which account for 40 percent of all cargo containers imported to the U.S., according to MHI Solutions. The same report states that about 75 percent of goods from the two ports pass through distribution centers in the Inland Empire before heading to other parts of the country.

“Convenient, localized access to solutions development and project management support helps our customers and businesses continue to reap even greater efficiency from their automated material handling systems,” said Dave Stinson, vice president, Western regional sales and operations. “The Ontario district office allows us to reach more clients and prospects in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah with even greater levels of personalized service and on-site support.”

Stinson provides overall leadership and strategic direction for the entire western region, including the primary location in Roseville, California and the district office in Ontario. The Ontario office houses seven associates, including sales, concept engineering and lifecycle support personnel, and will create additional positions by the end of 2016.

Intelligrated’s Western regional sales and operations provides the company’s complete lineup of material handling automation solutions and logistics software to companies located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Intelligrated’s network of regional operations includes locations in California, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, New Jersey and Texas, along with a growing international presence throughout North and South America, and China.

The Intelligrated Ontario district office is located at 3363 Inland Empire Blvd., Suite 600 and can be contacted via phone at 909.360.5660.

For sales and marketing information, contact Tracy Niehaus, marketing manager, Intelligrated, by phone at 513.881.5239 or by email at tracy.niehaus@intelligrated.com.

For media information, contact Dan Gauss, public relations, Koroberi, by phone at 919.945.0527 or by email at dan@koroberi.com.

About Intelligrated

Intelligrated is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions that drive fulfillment productivity for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers around the world. Through a broad portfolio of automation equipment, software, service and support, Intelligrated solutions give businesses a competitive edge and optimize operational performance through increased flexibility, efficiency and accuracy.

Intelligrated designs, manufactures, integrates and installs complete material handling automation solutions including conveyor, IntelliSort® sortation, Alvey palletizers and robotics, and automated storage and retrieval systems – all managed by advanced machine controls and software. Intelligrated Software offers warehouse execution systems, a scalable suite of software that manages the entire fulfillment process, including equipment, labor and business intelligence, integrated with voice- and light-directed picking and putting technologies.

From concept to integration to lifecycle support services, Intelligrated delivers dependable, sustained distribution and fulfillment success, and maximum return on investment. Intelligrated backs every project with 24X7 multilingual technical support and access to lifecycle service through a network of national, regional and local service centers. For more updates, follow us on Twitter @Intelligrated.

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Kuehne + Nagel chooses Inther as their system integrator

October 27, 2015, 5:00 pm

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Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new return center in Zaandam (the Netherlands) on the 19th of October, where the returns from the Albert Heijn stores are processed. This concerns the sorting and cleaning of black crates, the sorting of beer crates, the sorting of pallets, the processing of trolleys and the disposing of plastic, cardboard and other waste.

For the entire mechanized material handling system for dollies, crates and pallets, Kuehne + Nagel has chosen Inther Logistics Engineering BV as their system integrator.

Empty crates from the Albert Heijn stores will be entering on rollies where they are separated. The remaining piles of crates will then be sorted out and palletized before they are temporarily buffered pending their cleaning. Depalletizers and destackers then ensure that some crates are fed to the various cleaning machines. After the crates have been cleaned they are stacked again, after which they can once again be palletized on category.

Inther has started the implementation in the middle of October, which is fully controlled by the Warehouse Control System Inther LC.

Note for the editorial team, not for publication:

For more information, please contact:

Inther Logistics Engineering B.V.

Contact person: Sjanneke Hendrix

T: +31 (0) 478 502 575

E: shendrix@inthergroup.com

W. www.inthergroup.com

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enVista Leads in Technology Services for Nonprofit Organizations

October 28, 2015, 3:30 am

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enVista, a leading global supply chain consulting and IT services firm, is a market leader for IT services in the nonprofit sector. enVista began working with nonprofit clients in 1999 while operating under the name Appnuity (acquired by enVista). Since that time, enVista has served hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including Guerin Catholic High School (Guerin Catholic), Indiana Health Centers (IHC) and more. enVista provides nonprofit clients with reliable, expert IT services and solutions including hosted and cloud services, managed services, IT infrastructure and enterprise and IT consulting.

“Serving nonprofits is how we launched our business, and we’re committed to continued growth in this sector,” said David Eckel, managing partner at enVista. “Nonprofit organizations are some of our most valued clients; we feel proud to serve their unique causes and the people impacted by those causes. Knowing our IT services and solutions are benefiting these organizations further reaffirms our commitment to providing the latest technology for nonprofits.”

enVista is uniquely able to consult, implement and operate technology solutions for nonprofits. At Guerin Catholic, enVista’s work began with a consulting project to assess the site’s technology infrastructure. As a result of these recommendations, enVista was selected to implement a new IT infrastructure and provide managed services.

For more than a year, enVista has also been providing multiple services for IHC, a federally qualified health center providing medical, dental and behavioral healthcare to the medically underserved and uninsured populations of the state. Services provided to IHC include managed services, data center and electronic medical record support.

“enVista’s ability to complete projects on time and within budget has been valuable to IHC,” said Trent Stone, CIO of IHC. “We’ve been able to implement IT services and solutions that have created increased efficiencies from a cost and performance standpoint. Implementing the managed services concept in particular has given us great value and allowed me to extend my capabilities within the organization. As a result of working with enVista, we’ve been able to reduce costs while improving the services we’re providing to patients.”

For more information about enVista, visit http://www.envistacorp.com

About enVista

enVista is a leading global supply chain consulting and IT services firm, delivering innovative solutions that improve profitability, enhance customer service and reduce waste from source to consumption. enVista’s unrivaled consulting experience, deep vertical industry expertise and comprehensive solutions portfolio enable clients to leverage one strategic partner that consults, implements and operates across supply chain, transportation, retail, IT and ERP. For more information, visit www.envistacorp.com

Press Contact: Nikki Trojanowski, +1 317-208-9100 x 529, ntrojanowski@envistacorp.com

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MODEX Manufacturing and Supply Chain Expo is Coming to Atlanta April 4-7

October 29, 2015, 3:02 am

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When MODEX 2016 opens on April 4, it will include over 850 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Supply Chain Conference of over 100 sessions focusing on best-in-class solutions for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

The MODEX Conference will include four keynotes and a Supply Chain Education Summit with sessions from leading industry associations and educational institutions plus a track on the New Generation Supply Chain Workforce. The Conference also features over 100 show floor educational seminars covering leading trends, best practices and state-of-the-art equipment and technology solutions that can make manufacturing and the entire supply chain work more efficiently and profitably. Supply Chain & Transportation USA sponsored by Reed Expositions, is once again collocated with MODEX.

"MHI has expanded the educational and networking offerings at MODEX to provide attendees with a better overall show experience and to connect them with the tools they need to address manufacturing and supply chain challenges," said George Prest, CEO of MHI. "The goal is to bring the industry together for a week of networking, collaboration, education and solution sourcing.”

April 4 Keynote: How to Create a Culture of Innovation Within Your Company, Peter Diamandis, Chairman and CEO of X PRIZE Foundation

April 5 Keynote: The Connected Supply Chain, Jack Allen, Senior Director, Logistics & Manufacturing Solutions, Supply Chain Operations, Cisco

April 6 Keynote: Preview of MHI 2016 Annual Industry Report , George W. Prest, CEO, MHI and Scott Sopher, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP

April 6 Keynote: Lessons from a Dragon, Kevin O’Leary, Entrepreneur, Investor and Shark Tank’s Mr. Wonderful

April 6: MHI Industry Night Celebration with the Blues Brothers?

Tickets to this event are $50 and include beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI).

Complete information on MODEX including complimentary show and educational session registration can be found online at MODEXShow.com.

MODEX is powered by MHI?

MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers. The association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

MODEX 2016
April 4-7, 2016
Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta GA | USA

?www.MODEXShow.com

Contact:?Carol Miller, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, MHI?8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201?Charlotte, NC 28217?704-676-1190/800-345-1815?cmiller@mhi.org

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Media Alert: Barcoding, Inc. to Host Webinar, “Bringing Your Continuous Improvement Program to Life”

October 29, 2015, 4:20 am

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Barcoding, Inc., a leader in supply chain efficiency, accuracy, and connectivity, will host a webinar, “Bringing Your Continuous Improvement Program to Life,” on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. (ET). Presented by Chase Sowden, Barcoding’s supply chain architect, this webinar will serve as a follow up to the Continuous Improvement Program Workshop at Barcoding’s 5th Annual Executive Forum. The free webinar will take participants through the steps needed to reduce waste, improve product quality, expedite response times, cut costs, and more. To register, join the #SupplyChainGeek Network at www.SupplyChainGeek.com.

Who: Barcoding Inc. and Supply Chain Architect Chase Sowden

What: Webinar, “Bringing Your Continuous Improvement Program to Life”

When: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET), Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015

Where: www.SupplyChainGeek.com

About Barcoding, Inc.

Barcoding, Inc. is a systems integrator specializing in the development, deployment, and management of enterprise-wide solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and connectivity. With dedicated practices in Supply Chain Architecture, Automatic Identification (AIDC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Consumables, Software, and Professionals Services, Barcoding impacts tens of thousands of organizations in a wide range of industries by increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and improving customer experiences. Founded in 1998, Barcoding is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with offices across the United States. For more information, visit www.barcoding.com.

Company Contact:

Jody Costa

Barcoding, Inc.

888-412-SCAN

jody.costa@barcoding.com

Press Contact:

Kristina Kelly

DPR Group, Inc.

240-686-1000

kkelly@dprgroup.com

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