RAYMOND SUPPORTS STEM EDUCATION IN 2015, CONTRIBUTES TO 75 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

December 18, 2015, 3:13 am

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The Raymond Corporation contributed to 75 nonprofit organizations in 2015, as well as concentrated its efforts on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. With this focus, Raymond is using its experts and their knowledge to aid in the development of the future workforce and impact its community.

In 2015, Raymond collaborated with high schools, trade schools, colleges and universities to stress the critical role STEM plays in manufacturing and the material handling industry. Through financial contributions, facility tours, mentoring, a cooperative and other programs, Raymond encouraged students to see manufacturing, engineering and related fields as viable choices for future careers. Here are a few highlights from the year:

National Manufacturing Day: In October, over 250 students from 12 Southern Tier of New York high schools attended National Manufacturing Day at Raymond’s headquarters in Greene, New York. Students went on facility tours, participated in hands-on experiences, and heard about career possibilities from Rick Harrington, Raymond senior vice president of operations and engineering.

Southern Tier of New York Robotics Competition: Ninety-four students from nine Southern Tier of New York high schools showcased their talents by building and designing robots in an annual robotics competition. The competition gave students a chance to test their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Raymond Co-op Program: Twenty-eight college and graduate students participated in the co-op program at Raymond headquarters in Greene, New York, working in departments ranging from engineering to accounting to marketing. These students were from a number of universities including Binghamton University, Clarkson University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, St. Joseph’s University and Syracuse University. Students from all universities and curriculums are encouraged to apply to Raymond’s co-op program.

University Involvement:

Binghamton University - For the fourth year in a row, Raymond collaborated with the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science on a Senior Capstone Design course, converting a go-kart from gas-powered to electric.

Cornell University - Students from the Cornell School of Engineering and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, regularly visit Raymond for facility tours, talks and hands-on experiences.

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) - Raymond supports post graduate work in Manufacturing Management at the Kate Gleason College of Engineering School.

“Working in part with educational organizations, we hope to encourage students to see careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics as exciting and rewarding,” says

Steve VanNostrand, executive vice president of human resources at Raymond. “Raymond will continue to support STEM efforts in 2016 and we are eager to support the STEM fields of study as they’re the future of our industry, as well as a multitude of other industries.”

Additional organizations that Raymond supported this year include:

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Raymond customized a Model 8210 pallet truck for Breast Cancer awareness month in October. Proceeds from each pallet truck purchased went to breast cancer research — totaling $5,000. Raymond also donated a customized truck for auction to the American Breast Cancer Foundation in Baltimore, Maryland.

No-Shave November: Raymond employees raised over $1,700 to raise awareness for men’s health and the fight against cancer during No-Shave November. Raymond contributed to the employee’s donation with an additional $1,000.

“Raymond continually supports its employees who selflessly give their time and raise donations for a number of causes,” says VanNostrand. “We could not do all of these great things without our dedicated employees who believe in these causes as much as we do.”

For more information on Raymond or to locate an authorized Raymond Sales and Service Center, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.

About The Raymond Corporation

The Raymond Corporation, recipient of the 2014 IndustryWeek Best Plant Award and 2015 Manufacturing Leadership Award from Frost & Sullivan, is a global provider of unmatched material handling technology, expertise and support to increase productivity and cost-efficiency. Designed with ecological and economical benefits in mind, Raymond® lift trucks are engineered to achieve higher performance and increase efficiency. Raymond offers a full line of manual and electric lift trucks — including pallet trucks, walkie stackers, counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks, orderpickers and turret trucks — and iWAREHOUSE®, complete with iWAREHOUSE Essential™ and iWAREHOUSE Enterprise™, to manage lift truck fleets, labor efficiencies and warehouses. Additionally, flexible automation solutions and industry-leading consultation from Raymond further enhance warehouse processes and streamline material handling practices.

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Makeover for two overhead travelling cranes

December 18, 2015, 3:18 am

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Makeover for two overhead travelling cranes

Demag Service modernises cranes in a hydroelectric power station
Investing in cranes for the future
Demanding construction site logistics

With a comprehensive modernisation package, Demag Service has given two identical double-girder travelling cranes a makeover at the Albbruck-Dogern (RADAG) hydrolec-tric power station. Following extensive work on the drive and control systems, both of the overhead travelling cranes, which are now more than 80 years old, meet state-of-the-art requirements and ensure high availability to support the replacement of machine parts.

Modernisation concept with demanding requirements

The two double-girder overhead travelling cranes were each equipped with a 150 t hoist unit and a cantilever crab to be able to perform repair work on the turbines and to replace machine parts. Besides the modernisation of the drive systems for three motion axes, the customer also wanted the entire electric equipment on the cranes to be replaced and a crane control system with safety functions to be installed. The availability of one crane installation had to be ensured throughout the entire conversion phase.

In order to lift the components, which weigh more than a ton, to the working level, Demag Service first installed a I-beam girder with a chain hoist below the building’s roof structure. This additional lifting device was the key for the logistics challenges at this construction site.

Carolin Paulus, Vice President Service and globally responsible for Demag Service, explains: “The demanding challenges of this project already became obvious during the planning phase. Besides a strong technical solution, the customer also needed an experienced team that not only covers the various disciplines required for crane and hoist applications, but also delivers performance and ensures reliable installation and smooth logistics on site.”

Lifting solution for 150 tons

The first requirement involved the replacement of the drive units on both of the 150 t hoist units, which had an additional intermediate gearbox. On the basis of a fresh survey, Demag Service designed a shaft with which the output of the new hoist motor is transferred to the gearbox. The integration of a safe dual-channel load sensor system in the steel superstructure of the existing crabs ensured that further requirements were met for the new lifting solution.

Improved flexibility with additional hoist units

Due to the limited capacities of the crab, the Demag modernisation experts developed a stand-alone tender solution which is mechanically coupled with the main crab for a second hoist unit. Thanks to its faster lifting speeds and smaller bottom block, the customer uses this 10 t hoist as a co-axial unit for flexible maintenance and repair work.

Previously, an additional hoist unit had travelled along the outer edge of the crane girder on a cantilever crab. This arrangement offers the advantage of also reaching the edges of the workshop with the crane hook. The installation of a new cantilever crab of compact design with a Demag 6.3 t rope hoist met the need for a versatile lifting device.

Drive concept with frequency inverter

The installation of a railing on the inside of the crane bridge as additional protection against falling provides for improved safety. All work on the walkways had to utilise bolted connec-tions, since the riveted steelwork precluded any welding due to the expected deformation caused by the higher temperatures.

The previous complicated power supply line via a cable drum with a power infeed point in the centre of the workshop was replaced by a narrow conductor line system installed beneath the crane runway. The crabs are now supplied via trailing cable lines that are suspended from KBK 25 profile sections.

Makeover with state-of-the-art control system

The integration of many electronic components has enabled both overhead travelling cranes to bridge a technological gap of more eight decades and their control systems are now on par with those of current process cranes. To this end, a Siemens S7 failsafe PLC was installed which communicates via Profibus and Profinet.

The hoist unit and supporting structure are protected against overloads by the electronic load detector. The load spectrum recorder records all loads on the hoist units during operation.

Thanks to the new control system, synchronised operation of both cranes is ensured in tan-dem mode for the main lifting and cross-travel motions. In addition, run-on of the cross-travel drives has been synchronised. This enables the cranes to safely lift and transport the turbines and other large-volume parts of the installation, for example. To do this, both cranes com-municate over a reliable Profinet connection via an optical data transfer system.

The inverter systems integrated into the installation also features power recovery, with which any superfluous energy can be utilised.

The cranes can be controlled at a convenient distance from the load via a radio control sys-tem that was also included in the modernisation package. The crane operator can also receive important status information and messages via the display on the radio transmitter.

Following the modernisation work, the crane still has some open gear components, which have to be reliably maintained. In the past, this had to be done regularly by hand. Today, the task is performed by a central lubrication system, which pumps the required lubricants to the various points where they are needed at specified intervals.

Hydroelectric power station for eco-friendly power generation

The Rheinkraftwerk Albbruck-Dogern hydroelectric power station (RADAG) was built between 1930 and 1933 on the border between Germany and Switzerland. As a running-water power station, it utilises the course of the Rhine to generate eco-friendly regenerative energy. Three Kaplan turbines that each have a capacity of 350 m³/s operate in the machine shop of the Rheinraftwerk Albbruck-Dogern hydroelectric power station (RADAG), which entered service in 1933. Together with a weir power plant at the same location, the operating company Schluchseewerk AG generates an average of 650 million Kilowatt hours of electricity for 180,000 households every year without emitting any CO2.

About Terex Material Handling

Terex MHPS GmbH is one of the world’s leading suppliers of crane technology with Demag industrial cranes and crane components. The core competence of the Terex Material Handling business group lies in the development, design and production of technically sophisticated cranes, hoists and components and the provision of sales support and services for these products. Terex Material Handling manufactures at 19 locations on five continents and reaches its customers thanks to its presence in more than 60 countries.

About Terex Corporation

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer engaged in the mechanical and plant engineering sector. A core activity of Terex Corporation is the provision of reliable, customer-driven solutions for many applications, including the construction, infrastructure, shipping, transport, quarrying, mining, refining, energy, utility and manufacturing industries. Terex reports in five business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Material Handling & Port Solutions and Materials Processing. Terex Financial Services offers a wide range of products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment. Please visit our websites at www.demagcranes.com and www.terex.com for further information.

Contact for product and trade media:

Christoph Kreutzenbeck

Terex MHPS GmbH

Terex Material Handling

Phone: +49 (0) 211 7102-3907

Email: christoph.kreutzenbeck@terex.com

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JIM McNERNEY JOINS FORTE AS PRINCIPAL SALES EXECUTIVE

December 18, 2015, 3:20 am

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FORTE, a Swisslog company, is pleased to announce the addition of Jim McNerney as a principal sales executive to its leading warehouse automation and warehouse execution software sales team.

In his new role, McNerney draws on his 28-plus years of experience in supply chain management, enterprise legacy and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Most recently, he was the principal and co-founder of New Course LLC, a systems integration firm primarily focused on helping companies effectively deploy warehouse management solutions. Previously, he was the principal and senior vice president of TranSystems Corporation, where he exceeded first-year revenue and profit margin targets by over 25 percent. In addition, he was one of the top two producers out of 20 supply chain client managers. He was also the principal and co-founder of ESYNC, a supply chain consulting and systems integration company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, that won numerous industry awards.

McNerney has been a speaker at many supply chain conferences and has published several articles and white papers on supply chain topics over the years. He earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Bowling Green State University.

FORTE was acquired by Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals, in April of 2015. Swisslog’s expertise in automated storage and retrieval systems and other goods-to-person technologies combined with FORTE’s capability in conveyer and sortation systems and leadership in warehouse execution systems has resulted in a powerful partnership that better serves their combined customer base.

About FORTE

FORTE, a Swisslog company, is a leading warehouse automation and warehouse execution software (WES) company focused on optimizing distribution centers for many of the world's fastest-growing companies. FORTE's business model brings a completely objective, equipment agnostic approach to planning, designing and implementing automated material handling systems. By combining FORTE's experience with Swisslog's global expertise in designing, developing and delivering best-in-class automation solutions, the companies form an Automation Powerhouse™. To learn more, visit www.forte-industries.com or www.swisslog.com/na.

Contact: Tom Rentschler

trentschler@forte-industries.com

513.204.3021

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KEVIN ROBERTS AND PATRICK MURRAY JOIN FORTE TEAM

December 18, 2015, 3:22 am

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FORTE, a Swisslog company, is pleased to announce the addition of two new consultants to its expanding team. Kevin Roberts and Patrick Murray both join FORTE as senior consultants.

Roberts and Murray are responsible for producing sensible solutions for FORTE customers at every stage of their material handling operations. Together, they support FORTE’s growing client base through engagements that include supply chain strategic master planning and network optimization, distribution center planning and facility automation as well as supply chain execution system software evaluation and implementation.

Roberts brings more than 35 years of supply chain management design experience to his role at FORTE, having served clients such as General Dynamics Corporation, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Honeywell, HP, United Natural Foods Inc., United Technologies Corporation, Verizon Communications and Williams-Sonoma. Roberts’ wide-ranging experience and technical knowledge of automation solutions include high-speed sortation and conveyor networks, automated storage/retrieval systems, integrated software and controls requirements, and directed picking. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering at Northeastern University in Boston.

Murray leverages more than 18 years of industry experience in his role at FORTE. Previously, he directed manufacturing and distribution strategies for clients such as Turtle Wax, GE Energy Rentals, GE Industrial Systems, Life Fitness, Parrot USA, Wellements LLC, Volta River Authority – Africa, Valero Aruba Refinery – Caribbean, and the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) – Europe. Before joining the manufacturing world, Murray served as a U.S. Army officer. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University, Cincinnati, and continued education at the U.S. Army Finance School and General Electric Croton-on-Hudson.

Both new-hire announcements come on the heels of the acquisition of FORTE by Swisslog, a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. Swisslog’s expertise in automated storage and retrieval systems and other goods-to-person technologies combined with FORTE’s capability in conveyer and sortation systems and leadership in warehouse execution systems has resulted in a powerful partnership that better serves their combined customer base.

About FORTE

FORTE, a Swisslog company, is a leading warehouse automation and warehouse execution software (WES) company focused on optimizing distribution centers for many of the world's fastest growing companies. FORTE's business model brings a completely objective, equipment-agnostic approach to planning, designing and implementing automated material handling systems. By combining FORTE's experience with Swisslog's global expertise in designing, developing and delivering best-in-class automation solutions, the companies form an Automation Powerhouse™. To learn more, visit www.forte-industries.com or www.swisslog.com/na.

Contact: Tom Rentschler

trentschler@forte-industries.com

513.204.3021

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Ace Shuffles the Pack as Beavers Earns Promotion

December 21, 2015, 7:02 am

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Ace World Companies has promoted Kevin Beavers into the role of vice president of crane manufacturing, a position that also sees him join the overhead crane company’s executive management committee.

Beavers’ promotion follows his successful oversight of the manufacturer’s biggest ever order for 23 cranes to be installed at Big River Steel’s $1.3 billion steel mill and recycling facility in Osceola, Arkansas. Beavers ensures the cranes, ranging in capacity from 10 to 135 tons, are being delivered to the steel giant on schedule.

The largest crane, of 135 ton capacity with a 40 ton auxiliary hoist, will be used to handle a caster tundish, while a single 10 ton unit will be used for maintenance. Other cranes include nine of 100 ton capacity with 20 ton auxiliary hoists and two 100 ton capacity machines with 35 ton auxiliaries.

He said: “The opportunity for promotion came as a pleasant surprise to me but I am very excited about stepping up into the new role. I think the success of the landmark Big River Steel job contributed to me being offered the new position. The project represented a perfect fit with our company, as proved by the fact that we have delivered half of the cranes already, on schedule.”

However, the Big River job—the hot mill is set to have all the required cranes by the end of March 2016, while the cold mill will take delivery of its final piece of lifting equipment two months later—has not been an isolated showpiece in what Beavers called a very busy 12-month period.

His expanded role will include management of crane manufacturing operations at the 100,000-square-foot headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas and the slightly smaller facility in Knoxville, Tennessee, which opened five years ago to increase crane building capacity and serve as storage for the Advantage range of products.

Beavers added: “The biggest challenge will be my time management between the two facilities and making sure that enough hours are spent at both sites. I will still be selling to the steel mills as well. I hope to continue to grow our crane manufacturing capacity as we constantly strive to get the most out of both facilities.”

Meanwhile, John Haley has joined the company as vice president of operations and Neal Brown, who was the company’s financial controller, has been promoted to vice president of finance. Haley brings a wealth of management and operations experience from the manufacturing sector to Fort Worth.

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Longer lasting brake discs and pads on display at booth 936

January 5, 2016, 1:54 am

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Tribco Inc. will exhibit brake discs, brake pads and clutch discs that last 3 to 5 times longer than what they replace because they are lined with Braketex® — the world’s only 100% Kevlar® fibered textile composite friction lining.

According to Tribco, its Braketex lining is ideal for both dry and wet (in oil) brakes on stackers, cranes, hoists, telehandlers and other material handling applications.

Longer-lasting Braketex is also non-abrasive and won’t scratch or wear down the opposing metal surface. At the same time, Braketex solves the age-old problem of dirty, damaging brake dust because Braketex does not generate dust as it wears.

Additionally, Tribco bonds its Braketex facing to metal carrier plates so its brake discs won’t crack, crumble or break during use like brittle molded graphitic discs.

Tribco stocks replacement discs and pads for all major original equipment brake and clutch systems. Tribco also relines brake shoes and used metal carriers or will fabricate new parts to order.

Overall, Tribco’s patented 100% Kevlar fibered composite lining has been performance proven in thousands of brake, clutch and other friction applications worldwide for over 30 years. This includes agriculture, aviation, construction, defense, forestry, manufacturing, marine, material handling, metal forming, stamping, mining, oil, packaging, paper, printing, trucking and wind turbine applications to name just a few.

For more information, contact Tribco’s Marketing Director Nick Bade at 216–486–2000 or nb@tribco.com. Or visit Tribco at Modex Booth no. 936.

For more information, contact:

Nick Bade, Director of Marketing

216-486–2000

18901 Cranwood Parkway

Cleveland OH 44128 USA

Email: nb@tribco.com

www.tribco.com

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January 5, 2016, 1:56 am

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Big Ass Fans Introduces Slimmer, Brighter LED for Top Industrial Fan

January 5, 2016, 1:59 am

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Big Ass Fans’ new LED attachment for the Powerfoil®X2.0 industrial ceiling fan produces up to 20,700 lumens, equal to the light output of 25 60-watt incandescent bulbs. For spaces that require less light, there are 9,050-lumen and 14,500-lumen configurations also available.

The standard color temperature of 5700K is similar to daylight and ideal for the detailed work done in factories, warehouses, auto shops and more. The angle of light distribution can be easily optimized with customizable lenses, from 30° for direct light in narrow spaces to 100° diffused for large, open areas.

The new fixture seamlessly integrates with existing lighting grids and operates on any voltage between 120 and 277. (Special voltages are available on request.) With a rated life of 100,000 hours, the Powerfoil X LED is designed to require no maintenance and backed by a 5-year, full-performance warranty.

Big Ass Fans’ most powerful industrial fan is now also the brightest. The new Powerfoil X LED provides unimpeded light wherever facility managers and building occupants need it.

For more information, visit Big Ass Fans’ booth at MODEX 2016, #1377, visit www.bigassfans.com or call 877-244-3267.

CONTACT: Josh Kegley

josh.kegley@bigasssolutions.com

(859) 629-7785

24-hour media hotline: (888) 958-0227

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CLARK INCREASES MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT IN KENTUCKY

January 5, 2016, 2:07 am

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CLARK Material Handling Company, a leading global manufacturer of forklift trucks, announced today an expansion of its Lexington, KY manufacturing facility which will significantly increase CLARK’s under-roof manufacturing in Lexington by more than 200 percent.

Beginning in May 2016, CLARK will start production of its popular ECX (four-wheel electric) and TMX (three-wheel electric) models in Lexington, KY, which were previously produced in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The ECX and TMX will join the NPX, ESX, PWX and HWX models, which are currently produced in CLARK’s Lexington manufacturing facility.

In conjunction with this reshoring of production to Lexington, CLARK also announced today that it has purchased an adjacent four acre parcel of land including a multi-purpose building to augment its existing facilities which now total over 162,000 square feet at the Lexington campus. This expansion at CLARK is the first phase in growing its global footprint in North America, Brazil and Europe. When the expansion is complete, by 2020, it is anticipated that CLARK’s global manufacturing capabilities will have grown 1.5 times from its current size.

“The investment CLARK is making today in its Lexington manufacturing operations is a direct result of the significant increase in business opportunities which CLARK has experienced over the past two years,” said Dennis Lawrence, CLARK’s President and CEO. “The expansion of manufacturing operations in North America solidifies CLARK’s long term commitment to its dealers and customers while providing additional employment opportunities for Central Kentuckians.”

About CLARK Material Handling Company

CLARK Material Handling Company, an industry leader since its production of the first gasoline-powered material handling truck in 1917, will be celebrating 100 years in the material handling business in May 2017. 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 which are distributed through its global network of more than 550 dealers. For additional information on CLARK, its products or to locate a dealer visit www.clarkmhc.com or call toll free (866) 252-5275.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Steve Adriance, Marketing and Communications

Phone: 859-422-6469

Email: steveadriance@clarkmhc.com

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Industry Welcomes Updates to CMAA Overhead Crane Specifications

January 5, 2016, 2:09 am

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The leading authority on overhead lifting equipment, Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA), has further enhanced its comprehensive Specifications Nos. 70 and 74, which are now available on its dedicated section of the Material Handling Industry (MHI) website.

CMAA is an independent incorporated trade association affiliated with MHI. Its specifications are widely acclaimed; purchasers and users of cranes in addition to engineering and architectural professionals have already lauded the revised versions.

CMAA Specification No. 70-2015 covers top running bridge and gantry type multiple girder electric overhead traveling (EOT) cranes, while 74-2015 covers top running and under running single girder EOT cranes utilizing under running trolley hoist. Both documents are divided into eight chapters, ranging from general specifications to electrical design and a glossary of terminology, but industry will note several changes and improvements from the 2010 versions.

Both specs contain nine new sections covering a variety of topics including lightning protection, below-the-hook devices, power circuit limit switches, weigh scale systems, collision avoidance and more. They also have numerous revisions that reflect the latest technology used on today’s cranes. The easy-to-navigate contents gives users the ability to find tables, equations, and further information to support their knowledge.

Nowhere else can crane purchasing decision makers, users, engineers and architectural professionals get access to such comprehensive data compiled by leading authorities and manufacturers. Both specs cover nearly 100 pages and are available in paper copy or downloadable PDF format. CMAA Specification No. 70, Revised 2015 supersedes Specification No. 70, Revised 2010, as is the case with CMAA Specification No. 74.

For more information visit www.MHI.org/CMAA

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WORLDWIDE MATERIAL HANDLING RECEIVES INDUSTRY AWARD

January 5, 2016, 2:13 am

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Worldwide Material Handling has earned the prestigious MVS (Most Valuable Supplier) Award for 2016. The MVS Award is granted by the industry’s trade association, MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association). This newly initiated Award recognizes companies who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to their dealer network, their employees and their community.

To qualify for the MVS Award, Worldwide Material Handling was required to meet a series of criteria in a number of areas important to the distributor companies who do business with them. In addition to confirming an on-going commitment to safety, MVS Award winners have demonstrated an overall commitment to business excellence by documenting programs in the following areas:

? Industry Advocacy
? Distributor Advocacy
? Business Networking
? Continuing Education
? Business Best Practices

“MHEDA members represent the best of our industry; companies that take the initiative and make the investments to be not just good, but great at what they do” said 2015 MHEDA President Mark Milovich of Lift Atlanta, Inc. “Recognition as a MHEDA MVS further demonstrates the member’s desire to shine above the brightest stars in all areas of running their business- both internally and externally. MHEDA’s MVS member companies are simply the ‘Best of the Best’!”

Worldwide Material Handling is a material handling manufacturer of high-quality pallet rack accessories and storage products. They are recognized for their premium quality and superior service for all products which include:

? WorldDeck™ - Wire Mesh Decking Solutions
? WorldTainer™ - Wire Mesh Container Solutions
? World XBar™ - Pallet Support Crossbar Solutions
? WorldPro™- Pallet Rack Protection Solutions
? WorldRev™ - Pallet Rack Repair Solutions

Worldwide Material Handling is well known for the largest inventory of its kind in the world, strategically located at one of their (5) distribution centers and can ship anywhere in the world. Worldwide Material Handling has warehouses that are located in:

? Chicago, IL
? Atlanta, GA
? Los Angeles, CA
? Dallas, TX
? Seattle, WA

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling distributor. MHEDA represents close to 650 companies in the material handling equipment business. Located in suburban Chicago, the association provides services to companies seeking to improve their business through education, networking, benchmarking and best practices. For more information, visit www.mheda.org.

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279,000 Square Feet Of Show Floor Reserved At Record ProMat® 2017 Space Draw

January 11, 2016, 1:50 am

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The ProMat 2017 exhibit space draw, held December 10 in Chicago, attracted 463 exhibitors who reserved a first-day record of 279,000 net square feet of show floor space at the Industry's premier U.S. event. This record amount of space reserved represents nearly 80 percent of the ProMat show floor and is a clear message that the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry is healthy and growing. Hyster®, Yale® and Nuvera® Fuel Cells selected the first booths of the draw.

"The enthusiasm and record amount of space reserved for ProMat 2017 is a clear indicator that MHI members have a positive economic outlook for 2016 and beyond. This bodes very well for both ProMat 2017 and our industry as a whole," according to George W. Prest, Chief Executive Officer of MHI.

ProMat 2017, sponsored by MHI, will be the largest international material handling, logistics and supply chain show and conference held in the U.S. in 2017. ProMat 2017 will showcase the solutions of 850 exhibitors who will fill the ProMat's 350,000 square foot show floor.

ProMat 2017's exhibits will represent all segments of the material handling and logistics industry, from traditional, manual equipment to computerized, automated systems and information technologies. To make it easier for attendees to find the solutions they need, the ProMat show floor will be divided into solution-specific sections: manufacturing and assembly solutions, fulfillment and delivery solutions, and information technology (IT) solutions. Two new solution centers will be introduced at ProMat 2017, autonomous vehicle solutions and sustainability solutions.

ProMat attracts over 37,000 visitors from over 120 countries, and will once again feature an International Visitors Center. The Center provides matchmaker services for interested buyers and sellers. International trade specialists will be on hand to provide expert counseling. ProMat has applied for selection by the United States Department of Commerce as an official International Buyer Program event. In addition to the exhibition, ProMat 2017 will also offer a comprehensive Educational Conference featuring Keynotes and an educational conference. Industry experts will lead a broad range of show floor educational sessions covering all aspects of manufacturing, distribution and supply chain operations.

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.

View a complete list of ProMat 2017 exhibitors from the exhibit space draw.

ProMat 2017 Facts
Name of Event: ProMat 2017
Event Sponsor: MHI
Event Dates: April 3-6, 2017
Event Location: McCormick Place | Chicago, Illinois USA
Web site: ProMatShow.com
Show Management: For information on exhibiting or attending contact:

MHI
8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201
Charlotte, NC 28217-3992
704-676-1190 | 800-345-1815 | FAX: 704-676-1199
E-mail: cmiller@mhi.org

Contact: For more information on MHI activities and programming contact Carol Miller at 704-676-1190 or visit MHI.org.

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DEMATIC ANNOUNCES THAT IT IS CONTEMPLATING RELOCATION OF ITS GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS

January 12, 2016, 7:52 am

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Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, announced today that it is considering plans to close its manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids, Michigan over the next year. If a decision to relocate is made, the closure of the manufacturing plant could impact as many as 300 positions in fabrication, assembly, warehouse, and plant administration. No other functions should be affected including sales, engineering, solution development and customer service. Dematic is considering this action as part of its proactive focus on operating scaled production facilities across the globe in order to remain cost competitive for its customers.

The Grand Rapids facility manufactures conveyor and sortation equipment. If the plan Dematic is currently considering is implemented, most production activities will be transferred to its facility in Monterrey, Mexico over an approximate six to nine month period, likely beginning in early 2016 and concluding in September, 2016. If Dematic decides to relocate, its leadership is dedicated to working through the transition with affected employees, including retaining as many employees as possible.

About Dematic

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 5,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located across the globe. Dematic has implemented more than 4,500 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

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I.D. Systems Introduces PowerFleet IQ™ and VeriWise IQ™ Next-Generation Analytics for Industrial Vehicles, Containers and Trailers

January 12, 2016, 7:55 am

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I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSY), a leading provider of wireless solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things, has launched its latest generation of supply chain asset analytics software: PowerFleet IQ™ for fleets of forklifts and other industrial trucks, and VeriWise IQ™ for fleets of containers, trailers and other transportation assets.

PowerFleet IQ and VeriWise IQ provide a holistic view of asset activity across an enterprise supply chain. The systems generate asset performance metrics, site-by-site assessments, enterprise-wide benchmarks, and peer industry comparisons. The data benefits facility managers, fleet managers and corporate executives by identifying opportunities to improve asset management and measuring asset and system performance on an ongoing basis.

PowerFleet IQ and VeriWise IQ convey data through both Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards and detailed reports that can be emailed to users automatically. The KPIs answer critical questions, including: How effectively are assets being managed? How efficiently are asset fleets being utilized? Are operations being conducted safely? Is asset management technology being used to its full potential?

I.D. Systems’ analytics software starts with high-level, strategic data elements, such as geographical distribution of asset utilization, asset performance trends, asset performance compared to the user’s enterprise average and peer industry, and asset management system health. The software also drills down to tactical details at the site and individual asset levels, pinpointing best-practice, average, and underperforming fleet facilities and assets.

“With our PowerFleet IQ and VeriWise IQ analytics platforms, we continue to improve the critical business intelligence we provide to customers on their supply chain assets,” said Kenneth Ehrman, I.D. Systems’ chairman and CEO. “Measuring asset performance against our unique database—encompassing hundreds of millions of asset activity hours across more than a decade of fluctuating economic activity—helps our customers gain unmatched insights, not only within their enterprises, but across their industries. We think the depth and quality of our supply chain asset data is a game-changer for any large enterprise with extensive material handling or trucking operations.”

“More specifically, I.D. Systems customers can use PowerFleet IQ and VeriWise IQ information to optimize the health of their asset management systems, quantify best-practices for managing industrial trucks and freight transportation fleets, identify inefficiencies in asset performance across sites and geographic regions, identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and reduce costs with full enterprise awareness, and help forecast future asset requirements. Collectively, these capabilities help management improve the speed and quality of their business decisions, and shed light on the outcomes of those decisions, to generate a greater return on investment from corporate assets.”

About PowerFleet® Industrial Vehicle Management Systems (VMS)

I.D. Systems patented PowerFleet® Wireless Industrial Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) helps improve supply chain productivity by establishing accountability for the use of forklifts and other industrial trucks, ensuring equipment is in the proper place at the right time, streamlining material handling work flow, and providing unique metrics on vehicle utilization. The PowerFleet® VMS also helps reduce fleet maintenance costs by automatically uploading vehicle data, reporting equipment problems electronically, scheduling maintenance according to actual vehicle usage rather than by calendar or manual data entry, and helping determine the optimal economic time to replace equipment. In addition, PowerFleet® helps improve workplace safety and security by restricting vehicle access to trained, authorized operators, providing electronic vehicle inspection checklists, and sensing vehicle impacts.

About VeriWise™ Transportation Asset Management Solutions

VeriWise asset tracking systems combine sensor, wireless, and web technologies to provide real-time visibility and control of trailers and their cargo. The systems automatically identify, analyze, and respond to critical transportation issues to improve the efficiency and security of logistics operations.

VeriWise Intermodal Container management system helps increase asset utilization and reduce transit cycle times. The system enables visibility and control of containers from the seaport to the rail yard and ultimately to the final destination, marking loading and unloading events, which helps increase shipments and revenue per container.

VeriWise Chassis tracking system provides visibility to chassis location and loaded/unloaded status. The system also captures gate times/locations and container mount times/locations to start and stop the billing clock, resulting in high data reliability and more accurate billing.

VeriWise Dry Van is an advanced trailer monitoring system with patented full-length cargo detection sensors and solar charging technology. The system reports reliable, uninterrupted trailer location and loaded/ unloaded status—even if the trailer is disconnected from tractor power for an extended period—designed for faster trailer turns, increased asset utilization, improved cargo security, and optimal fleet efficiency.

VeriWise Track & Trace is a low-cost, easy-to-deploy, asset tracking system that provides real-time data to improve the efficiency and security of trailer and container fleets. It is designed for quick, easy, flexible installation on a wide range of cargo-carrying assets, with patented power management technology to provide exceptionally long battery life and years of maintenance-free operation.

About I.D. Systems

Headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, with subsidiaries in Texas, Germany, and the United Kingdom, I.D. Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of wireless M2M solutions for the Industrial Internet of Things. The company’s patented technology secures, controls, tracks, and manages high-value enterprise assets, including industrial vehicles, rental cars, trailers, containers, and cargo. The company’s solutions address the needs of organizations to monitor and analyze their assets to increase efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and improve profitability. For more information, please visit www.id-systems.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to I.D. Systems’ beliefs, plans, goals, objectives, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may be beyond I.D. Systems’ control, and which may cause its actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding: prospects for additional customers; potential contract values; market forecasts; projections of earnings, revenues, synergies, accretion or other financial information; emerging new products; and plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including growing revenue, controlling operating costs, increasing production volumes, and expanding business with core customers. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include, but are not limited to, future economic and business conditions, the loss of key customers or reduction in the purchase of products by any such customers, the failure of the market for I.D. Systems’ products to continue to develop, the possibility that I.D. Systems may not be able to integrate successfully the business, operations and employees of acquired businesses, the inability to protect I.D. Systems’ intellectual property, the inability to manage growth, the effects of competition from a variety of local, regional, national and other providers of wireless solutions, and other risks detailed from time to time in I.D. Systems’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. These risks could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward looking statements made by, or on behalf of, I.D. Systems. Unless otherwise required by applicable law, I.D. Systems assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release, and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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New Product Literature for e!COCKPIT Automation Software

January 12, 2016, 7:56 am

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WAGO announces the availability of a new brochure for its e!COCKPIT development tool.

Using a CODESYS 3 integrated environment e!COCKPIT supports every automation task from hardware configuration, programming, networking and simulation to visualization – in one easy-to-use, intuitive package. Learn more about e!COCKPIT and download the ebook version of the brochure here:

http://www.wago.us/products/software/ecockpit/overview/.

For more information on this and other product collateral please visit http://www.wago.us.

About WAGO:

Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at WAGO. From our pioneering CAGE CLAMP® spring pressure connection technology to our extensive range of interconnect, interface and automation solutions, such as the fieldbus independent WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, our customers count on the unconditional performance and reliability of our products to ensure the safe, efficient operation of their systems every time.

For additional information, visit www.wago.us. Contact WAGO at 1-800-DIN-RAIL or info.us@wago.com.

Contact: John Kenworthy, Marketing Communications Manager

Phone: 1-800-346-7245

E-mail: press.us@wago.com

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Philadelphia Scientific Introduces New, Improved Line of Blinky™ Battery Watering Monitors

January 12, 2016, 7:58 am

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Philadelphia Scientific, The Lean Battery Room Experts™, has introduced its new, improved line of Blinky™ battery watering monitors. The monitors all have brighter LED lights – two to eight times brighter than the previous models - making them more visible to forklift operators and battery room personnel. The monitors are more robust, too, and feature an installation “forgiveness zone,” which reduces the potential for damaging the monitors due to improper installation.

“The enhancements to the Blinky family are designed to promote better battery watering practices,” said Harold Vanasse, Philadelphia Scientific’s vice president of sales and marketing. “The brighter LED lights are easier to see, providing a much clearer indication that a battery requires watering. And the monitors, including the LED housing, are more robust, making them less resistant to breakage.

“But the most exciting change in the Blinky family is the new installation forgiveness zone, which makes the product more forgiving of installation error. The forgiveness zone is a specific voltage range in which the LED won’t come on, but in which the fuse won’t blow when the monitor is connected incorrectly. The safety fuse will blow when the voltage exceeds the forgiveness zone range, but this new feature will reduce the chances of blowing a fuse and the need to replace the monitor. All these enhancements are designed to save time and money in the battery room. Warehouse personnel will love the Blinky family’s reliability and ease of use.”

The Blinky family of battery watering monitors includes:

Smart Blinky Remote™ - Featuring green and red LEDs contained in a single housing that are six times brighter than the previous model. Smart Blinky Remote steadily flashes green when electrolyte levels are okay. When electrolyte levels are low, the red LED flashes rapidly, providing clear indication that watering is required. The monitor’s Smart Sensing Technology protects against false fill signals and premature watering, minimizing boil overs. The improved Smart Blinky Remote also features a wider voltage operating zone. It is stronger and has a lower profile, too, reducing the possibility of damage. This Blinky is ideal for batteries that do not leave the truck or for batteries that are charged on multi-level racks. For such applications, the indicator LED can be edge mounted for high visibility.
Smart Blinky™ – Like Smart Blinky Remote, Smart Blinky features red and green flashing LEDs in a single housing to indicate that a battery needs watering or is okay. The new LEDs are eight times brighter than the previous model. The improved Smart Blinky also features Smart Sensing Technology and a wider voltage operating zone.
Blinky Basic™ – The original watering monitor that revolutionized the checking of electrolyte levels in industrial batteries. The new Blinky Basic’s green light is twice as bright as the previous model. It flashes steadily when electrolyte levels are okay and goes out when water is needed. The LED housing is more robust, too, providing for long-term reliability.

All three Blinky monitors are UL Classified.

To learn more about the Blinky family of battery watering monitors and the rest of Philadelphia Scientific’s family of Lean Battery Room Management tools, visit the Philadelphia Scientific website at www.phlsci.com; call 215-616-0390; or email at info@phlsci.com.

About Philadelphia Scientific LLC

Since 1983, Montgomeryville, Pa.-based Philadelphia Scientific has brought advanced technology solutions to the industrial battery industry. The company specializes in the research, design, development and manufacturing of industrial battery components and tools that maximize battery performance. For more information about Philadelphia Scientific, visit the company’s Web site at www.phlsci.com or contact the company at 215-616-0390.

Contact:

David Culver, Boyd Tamney Cross

610-254-7426; dculver@btcmarketing.com

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Second installment of Intelligrated webinar series to focus on voice technology

January 13, 2016, 1:25 am

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Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the second installment of its On the Move educational webinar series. The new episode, “Unshackle your DC operations with modern voice technology,” is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. EST.

Presented by Doug Brown, voice product manager and Sean Wallingford, senior director, strategic operations, Intelligrated Software, the webinar focuses on advances in voice technology and how they improve performance, accelerate implementation and enable new voice applications—even beyond the warehouse. Improvements include speech recognition technology, remote support, behavior coaching, multilingual capabilities and multimodal integration. To register, visit http://www.intelligrated.com/information-center/webinar-series.

“Today’s distribution operations are pressed to accomplish more with greater accuracy while balancing new work methodologies, evolving technology and a labor force with variable skills and experience,” says Jerry Koch, director, corporate marketing and product management, Intelligrated. “This webinar explains how the latest voice systems are an excellent fit for operations that require a scalable, easy-to-deploy system with the flexibility to increase efficiency in a broad array of applications.”

Intelligrated’s On The Move webinars are a multi-part educational series covering new technologies and the latest trends in the material handling industry. Each webinar offers attendees access to ideas and insights from Intelligrated experts and guest speakers, followed by an interactive Q&A session. Previously aired episodes are accessible on the Intelligrated website for on-demand viewing.

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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MANUAL PALLETIZER AUTOMATICALLY RAISES AND LOWERS LOADS

January 13, 2016, 1:30 am

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Presto Lifts P3 All-Around Spring Level Loader improves the efficiency of pallet loading and unloading operation.

A system of heavy-duty springs automatically lower or raise a pallet as weight is added or removed. By doing so, the P3 Spring Level Loader maintains the top layer of boxes at an easy to access position. A turntable ring on top of the unit allows the user to rotate the load so he or she can remain in the same position throughout the loading or unloading process eliminating the need to walk around the pallet.

A compact base design allows workers unobstructed access to loads. All of the P3 Spring components fit within the diameter of the turntable ring, so the worker can stand up close to the unit at any position around the ring.

The economical unit requires no power and is virtually maintenance-free. Fork pockets at the base allow for easy relocation. A variety of options including disc covers, solid tops, bellows guards, casters and special finishes are available.

The P3 Spring can accommodate loads from 400 to 4,500 lbs.

For more information, contact Rick daSilva, Presto Lifts Inc., 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.

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PSI Engines Featuring Hyster® Variable Power Technology™ Recognized as Plant Engineering Product of the Year Finalist

January 18, 2016, 1:41 am

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Hyster Company announces that its PSI engines featuring Hyster® Variable Power Technology™ have been recognized by Plant Engineering as a Product of the Year finalist in the material handling systems category. The competition celebrates innovation and identifies new product designs that help improve productivity in manufacturing operations. The PSI engines featuring Hyster Variable Power Technology were selected as a finalist for their ability to help customers increase return on investment by balancing power and fuel economy.

“We are thrilled to be an award finalist for the third year in a row, following a Product of the Year Silver Award in the same category in 2014,” said Joe Dennison, Product Manager for Hyster. “These continued recognitions are proof of our efforts to bring customers the most innovative solutions. We take tremendous pride in our industry leading engine development and testing program. The new PSI engines are making an impact where it counts, increasing productivity while saving our customers’ valuable time and money.”

The PSI engines which feature Hyster Variable Power Technology, offer users more power combined with greater fuel efficiency. They are designed with adjustable performance modes that enable users to maximize productivity or fuel economy to fit specific application and energy needs, which allows the lift trucks to serve double-duty. The engines can be shifted from high-power mode, when increased performance or additional productivity is integral to the success of the operation, to ECO-eLO mode for significantly lower fuel consumption, when there is less demanding work to be done. This flexible technology reduces the need for operations to purchase different pieces of equipment to perform different tasks.

The engines come standard with an advanced E-controls fuel system that helps improve fuel efficiency and emissions in LPG, CNG or dual fuel (LPG or gasoline) formats, enabling the engines to perform effectively across a wide range of industries and applications. Hyster® trucks powered by the PSI engines see increased maximum travel and hoist speeds, with or without a load, and up to 10 percent greater horsepower. In addition, the engines have endured 30,000 hours of testing in heavy duty cycles, have proven to extend service intervals and offer reduced periodic maintenance requirements.

Plant Engineering Product of the Year winners will be announced in March and will be honored at the annual Engineering Awards in Manufacturing dinner in Chicago on March 22.

About Hyster Company

Hyster Company is a leading world-wide lift truck designer and manufacturer. Hyster Company offers 130 lift truck models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel and electric power, with one of the widest capacity ranges in the industry — from 2,000 to 105,000 lbs. Supported by one of the industry’s largest and most experienced dealer networks, Hyster Company builds tough, durable lift trucks that deliver high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability and advanced ergonomic features; accompanied by outstanding parts, service and training support.

Hyster Company 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 5,400 people world-wide.

Company Contact:

Nicole McLawhorn

Hyster Company

252-931-5535

nicole.mclawhorn@hyster-yale.com

Agency Contact:

Kathy Vass

Jackson Marketing Group

(864) 272-3012

kathy.vass@jacksonmg.com

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2-WHEEL HAND TRUCK WITH POWERED LIFT IS COMPACT, QUIET, & LIGHTWEIGHT

January 18, 2016, 1:43 am

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The all new LNB-2 from Lift’n Buddy is the next generation in powered elevating 2-wheel hand trucks. It combines the vertical lifting capabilities of a small powered stacker with the convenience, versatility, simplicity, and maneuverability of a conventional 2-wheel hand truck.

At the touch of a button the LNB-2’s powered, adjustable height platform positions loads at a comfortable height to eliminate bending and stretching when loading, unloading or moving items from one level to another. Built on a lightweight durable aluminum frame with powder coat paint finish, the LNB-2 is extremely maneuverable and can lift loads of 200 lbs. up to 37”. The LNB-2’s lift mechanism utilizes a timing belt drive that is extremely quiet. Lifting speed is a fast 4” per second. Two maintenance-free 12V rechargeable batteries provide ample power for even the most demanding applications.

Use LNB-2 to transfer loads to shelves, workbenches, conveyors, processing equipment, delivery trucks, and customer vehicles in a wide range of facilities including; manufacturing, warehousing, retail, office, medical, hospitality, commercial bakeries, repair/rental shops and more.

In addition to greatly reducing the physical strain of lifting heavy or awkward loads, the Model LNB-2 also improves productivity. Many jobs that formerly required two people can now be done in less time by just one person and a Lift’n Buddy.

For more information, contact Aaron Lamb, General Manager, Lift’n Buddy, 1854 NDSU Research Circle N, Fargo, ND 58102, TEL: (701) 499-5290, FAX: (207) 669-8345, e-mail: info@liftnbuddy.com.

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