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Hytrol Hosts Open House for $12 Million Expansion

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(Jonesboro, AR) May 20, 2016 — Hytrol hosted an Open House event on May 20 to celebrate the completion of its $12 million expansion with a presentation, ribbon cutting, and group tour of the facility. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin, members of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Mike Preston, and other community members were in attendance.
 
The expansion was announced in May of 2015 and was completed earlier this year. The reinvestment into the company came partially as a result of the tremendous growth Hytrol saw in 2014 and 2015; the manufacturer experienced record sales numbers both years. In addition to the 62,000 square foot building expansion, the company invested in a new facility cooling system, 100 new parking spaces, a new paint system that more than doubles the company’s manufacturing capacity, new company equipment, and dozens of new permanent positions.
 
Hytrol is one of the top five employers in the Jonesboro area with nearly 1000 employees. Preston discussed the economic impact of the project and what it means for the state’s continued economic development efforts.
 
“Hytrol is a great example of an Arkansas-based manufacturing company that has created great jobs for Arkansans for decades,” said Preston. “Today we celebrate another very significant investment Hytrol made in northeast Arkansas and look forward to the impact these new jobs will have on area families. The technology that Hytrol continues to add to the Jonesboro facility keeps the company on the forefront of 21st-century manufacturing.”
 
Hytrol President David Peacock touched on the project’s importance for the future of Hytrol, its Integration Partner Network, and the community of northeast Arkansas.
 
“Hytrol is the largest material handling manufacturer in North America and is a key contributor to the economy of northeast Arkansas,” said Peacock. “We’re proud to bring such a positive impact to our surrounding community.”
 
The ribbon cutting ceremony was followed by tours of the new facility for guests in attendance.
 
“Hytrol is proud to expand and make even more of a positive impact on the community of Jonesboro,” said Chris Glenn, Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering Operations. “As we grow, we recognize the importance of the support that comes from Northeast Arkansas to the manufacturing industry; it was meaningful to us to recognize our employees, the Loberg family, the board, our partner suppliers, and everyone who has had a role in our efforts.”
 
Phillip Poston, Director of Strategic Planning, said, "The building expansion, paint system, lasers, and brake presses make this an exciting day. When you add the fact that the production facility is now fully air conditioned, it lets everyone know that these are transformational times at Hytrol.”
 
“Today is an exciting day for Hytrol and for the community,” said Peacock. “The journey doesn’t end here; today is another milestone in the journey of Hytrol.”
 
About Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc.
Hytrol designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. For almost 70 years, Hytrol has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to understanding the unique material handling needs of businesses. Hytrol is focused on creating innovative, customized conveyor solutions that help companies achieve their goals. Hytrol is a proud member of MHI, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association), along with IABSC (International Association of Baggage System Companies). Follow Hytrol on Twitter @hytrol

Westfalia Technologies Achieves Fourth Consecutive Food Logistics Top Green Providers Award

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York, Pa. – June 27, 2016 – Westfalia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of logistics solutions for manufacturers and distributors since 1992, has been named a Food Logistics Top Green Provider for the fourth consecutive year. With its “Go Green with High Density” warehouse automation solutions, Westfalia continues to help food and beverage companies reduce land usage, energy consumption and waste within their supply chains.
 
The Top Green Providers list recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the food and beverage industry. The list offers logistics professionals a guide to the providers, manufacturers, and software and technology companies that have found new ways to promote sustainability throughout their operations and those of their customers.
 
Dan Labell, president, Westfalia Technologies, said, “Helping manufacturers and distributors improve sustainability goes hand in hand with automating their warehouse operations. For each customer, we make a concerted effort to apply innovative technologies, like automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), as a means of not only improving operational efficiency, but also minimizing their supply chains’ environmental impact.”
 
Westfalia’s high-density AS/RS allows customers, including food and beverage companies, to store more product in a smaller space and use less land by retrofitting existing facilities. As a result, these companies are able to reduce their overall building footprint by up to 50 percent and expand their storage capacity by 30 to 50 percent (when compared to conventional warehouses). Also, Westfalia’s AS/RS eliminates fork trucks so there is no need for battery charging stations and fewer batteries end up in landfills.
 
Westfalia’s clients typically see an average energy cost reduction of 40 percent because automated warehouses require fewer interior lights and less space to heat and cool. Additional energy savings are possible with Westfalia’s storage and retrieval machines (S/RMs). Outfitted with regenerative braking, these S/RMs store surplus braking energy and transfer it to the power grid for other machines’ use. Moreover, Westfalia’s Warehouse Execution System (WES), Savanna.NET®, controls and optimizes material flow within the warehouse, virtually eliminating waste and damage.
 
“The 2016 Top Green Providers reached a new record high for applicants and recipients, confirming the importance of sustainability in the global food and beverage supply chain,” said Lara L. Sowinski, editorial director, supply chain network, AC Business Media. “Our industry’s continued focus on environmental stewardship and the role that growers, manufacturers, logistics companies, retailers and others play is driving heightened awareness and actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while simultaneously boosting cost and energy efficiencies.”
 
The full 2016 Top Green Providers list is now available online at www.FoodLogistics.com. Expanded profiles and directory of services offered will be published in the June 2016 print issue of the magazine.
 
About Food Logistics
Food Logistics is published by AC Business Media Inc., a business-to-business media company that provides targeted content and comprehensive, integrated advertising and promotion opportunities for some of the world’s most recognized B2B brands. Its diverse portfolio serves the construction, logistics, supply chain and other industries with print, digital and custom products, events and social media.
 
About Westfalia Technologies, Inc. 
Westfalia Technologies, Inc. is a leader in providing logistics solutions for warehouses and distribution centers. Its expertise in combining software (WES) development with automated equipment manufacturing reveals Westfalia’s ability to deliver turnkey solutions to meet each client’s specific needs with unsurpassed quality and control. To learn more about Westfalia’s products, including Conveyors, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) and Savanna.NET® Warehouse Execution Systems, please visit www.WestfaliaUSA.com.
 

Material Handling Education Foundation Announces Call for Nominations for 2017 Awards

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The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. (MHEFI) announces a call for nominations for three awards for 2017, the Norman L. Cahners Industry Award, the Reed-Apple Education Award and the MHEFI Exceptional Contribution Award. All awards are made to an individual, corporation or organization that has contributed to the industry in an extraordinary way or to an extraordinary degree. 
 
The Norman L. Cahners Industry Award is a lifetime achievement award honoring applicants that have demonstrated a long-time commitment to the material handling industry and actively participate within the community. The award was established in 1990 as a tribute to the memory of Norman L. Cahners, a pioneer in publishing and unit-load research.
 
The Reed-Apple Award is presented to nominees that have demonstrated consistent and substantial support for material handling and logistics education. Nominations are solicited from MHI member companies, the College-Industry Council for Material Handling Education, educators, association members, and the material handling/logistics user community. The Reed-Apple is a lifetime achievement award that was established in 1981 in memory of Drs. Ruddell Reed, Jr. and James M. Apple, renowned material handling educators and innovators. 
 
The MHEFI Exceptional Contribution Award is a first-time award focused on applicants demonstrating contributions from short term events, programs and contributions, or extended influence and/or contributions in more narrowly focused industry activities. The deadline to submit a nomination or application is December 31, 2016. Application and supporting materials should be sent to Donna Varner, MHEFI, 8720 Red Oak Blvd., Suite 201, Charlotte, NC  28217. Find an application for each award at http://www.mhi.org/mhefi/awards.
 
The Material Handling Education Foundation, Inc. 
MHEFI is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting material handling education. Established in 1976, the Foundation has provided funds, though private and corporate donations, to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as to academicians and their institutions. For more information, visit www.mhefi.net.
 
About MHI
MHI is an international trade association that has represented the industry since 1945. MHI members include material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers, and third party logistics providers. Much of the work of the industry is done within its product- and solution- specific groups. The association also sponsors trade events, such as ProMat and MODEX to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to education industry professionals on the productivity solutions provided through material handling and logistics.
 
Contact: Carol Miller at cmiller@mhi.org or 704-676-1190.
 

Yale Recognized as 2016 Top Green Provider by Food Logistics

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (June 28, 2016) – The 2016 Food Logistics Green Providers list saw a new record high for applicants, confirming the emphasis the industry places on environmental stewardship and boosting cost and energy efficiency. For the fourth consecutive year, the publication named Yale Materials Handling Corporation to the list as a Top Green Provider, honored for its lithium-ion and hydrogen fuel cell power solutions.
 
Yale offers the first commercially available UL-recognized lithium-ion battery pack in the lift truck industry. The maintenance-free lithium-ion option requires no watering, contains no acid and lasts up to five times longer than traditional lead-acid batteries, drastically reducing battery replacements and landfill waste. Additionally, the lithium-ion option is suitable for opportunity charging on-site and in-transit since it requires no off-gassing or cooling time, and experiences no negative memory effects.
 
Yale alternative power solutions also include lift trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells. With only water and heat as byproducts, hydrogen fuel cells produce zero harmful emissions, and require approximately three minutes to refuel, compared to between 15 and 30 minutes to replace a lead-acid battery.
 
“In addition to reducing environmental impact, alternative power solutions are an increasingly attractive option to overcome key business challenges,” says Mick McCormick, Vice President of Warehouse Solutions for Yale. “Not only do the lithium-ion battery and hydrogen fuel cell solutions help fleet managers satisfy internal sustainability initiatives, evolving environmental regulations and fluctuating energy costs.” Food Logistics profiles companies on the 2016 Top Green Providers list online and in print. The list is an annual guide recognizing companies with products, services or exemplary leadership that enhance sustainability within the food and beverage industry.
 
About Yale Materials Handling Corporation 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation markets a full line of materials handling lift truck products and services, including electric, gas, LP-gas and diesel powered lift trucks; narrow aisle, very narrow aisle and motorized hand trucks. Yale has a comprehensive service offering including Yale Vision wireless asset management, fleet management, Yale service, parts, financing and training. Yale® trucks are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and range in capacity from 2,000 to 36,000 lbs. Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a division of Hyster-Yale Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE:HY).  Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. and its subsidiaries, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, employ more than 5,300 people world-wide. 
 
Company Contact:
Kristin Olson
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
252-561-7086
kristin.olson@hyster-yale.com
 
Media Contact:
Dan Gauss
Koroberi
919-797-2916
dan@koroberi.com
  
 

OTTO MOTORS NAMED ON SDCE TOP 100 SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECTS FOR 2016

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(Kitchener, ON, Canada – June 28, 2016)  OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath and provider of self-driving vehicle technology and services, has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as a recipient of the SDCE 100 Award for 2016. 
 
“It’s humbling to be recognized on this prestigious list,” said Simon Drexler, Director of Industrial Solutions at OTTO Motors. “Working with Fortune 500 innovators like GE has given us the opportunity to demonstrate the current capability and future potential that self-driving vehicle technology offers the manufacturing industry.” The SDCE 100 is an annual list of 100 great supply chain projects. Projects can serve as a guide for supply chain executives who are looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. These projects show how supply chain solution and service providers help their customers and clients achieve supply chain excellence and prepare their supply chains for success.
 
“Our goal with 2016’s SDCE 100 is to shine the spotlight on successful and innovative transformation projects that deliver bottom-line value to small, medium and large enterprises across the supply chain,” says Ronnie Garrett, editor of Supply & Demand Chain Executive. “The selected projects can serve as a roadmap for supply chain executives looking for new opportunities to drive improvement in their own operations. We congratulate all of our winners for a job well done!” OTTO Motors was selected for their work with GE Healthcare’s Repair Operations Center (ROC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The facility repairs medical equipment, tests functionality, recycles retired equipment, manages warranty service programs, and ships qualified parts to field technicians to maintain high customer fulfillment rankings around the world. OTTO Motors’ fleet of self-driving vehicles are used to deliver parts to work cells for repair. Once restored, OTTO dispatches materials to shipping for return to customers. More information about the project is available here
 
About OTTO Motors 
OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath, provides self-driving technology and services to some of the world’s most innovative brands. The company's line of self-driving vehicles is designed exclusively for indoor industrial settings and navigates using infrastructure-free technology. Proprietary hardware, software, and services are delivered to provide customer excellence. For more information, visit www.ottomotors.com
 
About Supply & Demand Chain Executive
Supply & Demand Chain Executive is the executive's user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, utilizing hard-hitting analysis, viewpoints, and unbiased case studies to steer executives and supply management professionals through the complicated, yet critical, world of supply and demand chain enablement to gain competitive advantage. Visit us on the web at www.SDCExec.com
 
Media Contact:
Meghan Hennessey 
Marketing Communications 
519-513-2416 x833 
press@ottomotors.com 
 

Quantum Improves Website

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MIAMI, FL (June 29, 2016) - Quantum Storage Systems has made several changes to their NEW website homepage www.quantumstorage.com, hoping to make their site more user friendly.  Quantum recently added and “OVERSTOCK” section, so that visitors can see items that are being sold at a reduced price due to liquidation or overstock. A new video/image section has been added to show pictures of Quantum product in action at various end user locations. Quantum Distributors can obtain a login and password to the back end of the site where they can access marketing materials and assembly instructions.
 
The new home page allows visitors to link  to Quantum’s Facebook and LinkedIn page right from the website.  The search function has also improved by becoming bigger and more visible to users who have a specific part number they wish to search for. “All of these website enhancements were designed to help our customers navigate our site and to help them find what they need quickly”, said Ed Granger, Director of Sales.
 

Intelligrated co-founders win 2016 Ernst & Young Masters of Entrepreneurship award for Ohio Valley region

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(CINCINNATI: June 29, 2016)—Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the recognition of Chris Cole, CEO, and Jim McCarthy, president and COO, as the 2016 Masters of Entrepreneurship award winners by Ernst & Young (EY) for the Ohio Valley region. EY announced the winners on June 9 at a black tie awards gala in Cincinnati, selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous winners of the award, leading CEOs, private capital investors and other regional business leaders. As regional winners, Cole and McCarthy are eligible for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year national program.
 
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year program celebrates those who lead growing and dynamic businesses, prioritize the success of employees and contribute to the well-being of their communities. Since founding Intelligrated in 2001, Cole and McCarthy have led the company through a period of tremendous growth, powered by innovation, partnerships with state and local governments, and a commitment to American manufacturing in the Ohio Valley region.
 
“Intelligrated’s focus is completely on our customers, from engineering innovative solutions to meet their challenges to providing complete lifecycle support for their mission-critical systems,” says Cole. “Prioritizing the needs of our customers and providing opportunities to employees for personal and professional development have fueled consistent growth and return for investors.”
 
Cole and McCarthy have dedicated significant research and development resources to support employee ideation through Intelligrated’s internal innovation program, encouraging all associates to submit ideas for evaluation and development. This has resulted in numerous patents and the advancement of associates’ careers and the material handling industry.
 
“We believe in a holistic approach to doing business defined by doing the right thing for all stakeholders, from customers and investors to management and employees,” says McCarthy. “Combining this approach with forward-thinking investments and strategic acquisitions built a foundation to support rapid, sustained growth.” 
 
Intelligrated posted 2015 revenues of $760 million and employs more than 3,100 associates. It continues to develop its offering to provide innovative order fulfillment, labor management and advanced automation solutions backed by a commitment to deliver on promises and unmatched lifecycle support services.
 
The EY Entrepreneur of the Year national award winners will be announced at a gala in Palm Springs, California on Nov. 19. National winners then advance to the global program that draws from 145 cities in more than 60 countries and culminates with an event in Monaco in June 2017.
 
For media information, contact Dan Gauss, public relations, Koroberi, by phone at 919.797.2916 or by email at dan@koroberi.com.
 

Boyce Bonham Accepts Position as Hytrol's Chief Engineer

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(Jonesboro, AR) http://www.hytrol.com June 30, 2016–Hytrol is pleased to announce that Boyce Bonham has accepted the position of Hytrol's Chief Engineer. This role increases Bonham's availability to provide support to the Hytrol integration partner network, leveraging his strengths as a technical solutions provider and his relationship with the company's integration partners and end users.
 
"The role of Chief Engineer was a natural choice for Boyce, who has already positioned himself as Hytrol’s senior technical solutions provider," said David Peacock, Hytrol President. "He has a tremendous amount of knowledge in the material handling industry, manufacturing, and engineering. He has worked with Hytrol products throughout the process, and his expertise in our markets and with our network will be invaluable in this endeavor."
 
Bonham has over 31 years of experience with the company.

Mitch Smith Joins Hytrol as Director of Product Management

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(Jonesboro, AR) http://www.hytrol.com June 30, 2016–Hytrol is pleased to announce that Mitch Smith has joined the company as the Director of Product Management. In this position, Smith will be responsible for leading the product management and project management functions. His team will work closely with Hytrol's Engineering and Product Development teams to ensure that the company continues to bring innovation and reliability to the market.
 
With the growing complexities in the material handling sector, Smith's experience is expected to support Hytrol's project management expertise; this in turn will ensure Hytrol’s equipment exceeds customer expectations and specifications while facilitating more seamless project management.
 
Smith brings with him a wealth of experience and a long list of achievements, including serving 23 years at Bastian Solutions, where he was Vice President of Eastern US, managing partner, and was a member of the Halo Executive Board of Directors. He believes his relationship with the people of Hytrol, his knowledge of products and markets, and his skills in project management and equipment design will allow him to succeed in this role.
 
"With the decision to bring Mitch on board, Hytrol is better positioned to align its strengths and better serve the integration partner network," said President David Peacock. "We look forward to our partnership with him."

Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated, a leader in supply chain and warehouse automation technologies

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(CINCINNATI: July 01, 2016)—Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces it has entered an agreement to be acquired by Honeywell  in a transaction valued at $1.5 billion. Intelligrated’s 2016 sales are estimated to be approximately $900 million and brings an attractive portfolio of warehouse automation, order fulfillment and software solutions with an extensive presence in North American e-commerce, retail, food and beverage markets. Intelligrated co-founders Chris Cole and Jim McCarthy will continue to serve in a leadership role. Intelligrated will become part of Sensing and Productivity Solutions (S&PS) in Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions business.
 
The match
Intelligrated designs, manufactures, installs and supports conveyor, sortation, palletizers, robotics, AS/RS solutions, warehouse execution systems, labor management software and order fulfillment technologies. The company provides comprehensive aftermarket support through its Lifecycle Support Services group, providing maintenance, technology refresh, modifications, system assessments, spare parts and track-driven training programs. Intelligrated employs more than 3,100 associates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and China. The company posted 30.4 percent revenue growth from 2013 to 2015.
 
Honeywell employs approximately 130,000 people worldwide, generating revenues of $38.6 billion in 2015. Intelligrated’s supply chain automation solutions are a complement to Honeywell’s extensive workflow performance solutions, including cloud-connected mobile worker applications, high-performance data collection hardware and other technologies to improve worker productivity.
 
Positioned to shape the future of supply chain automation
As the cloud, mobility and the Internet of Things redefine how industries work, the acquisition of Intelligrated positions Honeywell S&PS as a leading force to define modern supply chains in the era of omnichannel retail and e-commerce.
 
“The Intelligrated story has always been defined by innovation and doing whatever it takes to give our customers a competitive edge,” says Chris Cole, CEO, Intelligrated. “Joining Honeywell enables us to break new ground with the most advanced levels of systems integration, intelligent software and controls, and data-driven efficiency. Our commitment to innovation and intense focus on customer service and support will continue to deliver unmatched results.”
 
Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions is a global leader in enterprise and workflow performance solutions, custom-engineered sensors, switches and controls. Customers rely on Honeywell solutions to increase worker productivity and to enrich operational intelligence with data-driven insights that enable them to make better business decisions. For more information on Honeywell productivity solutions visit www.honeywellaidc.com.
 

FastFetch North America (FFNA) renamed to NextGen DC Systems

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Simpsonville, SC, July 06, 2016 - Rick Froehlich, Founder & President of NextGen DC Systems announced this week that FastFetch North America (FFNA) has officially changed its name to 
NextGen DC Systems. 
 
"The launch of NextGen is about much more than a name change.  It's really an opportunity for us to provide our clients services and solutions that were not possible before," says Rick Froehlich, Founder & President of NextGen. "NextGen is positioned to provide full DC Consulting Services, Design, Distribution and Warehouse Software, Integration Solutions, and Material Handling Equipment through a network of strategic alliances who truly fit the standards of our company."
 
NextGen is revolutionizing the way solutions and services are approached.  NextGen is a "team" of subject matter experts and premier providers for the distribution/warehouse community.  Our team is able to address your challenges in an all-encompassing way with a single point of contact and accountability.  NextGen develops a "Return on Investment Business Case" by helping you with DC Operations & Processes, Design & Engineering, Fulfillment, Technology and Equipment that are all integrated with your current business model.
 
The name NextGen was coined from the expression "Next Generation".  As distribution companies evolve to serve both their current clients and also their future clients, the solutions that they are looking for also need to evolve through "futuristic thinking", not traditional thinking.  FastFetch North America has been known for providing order picking systems, but during 2015 it became evident that customers who needed order fulfillment solutions also faced a host of other challenges that FFNA was not able to address.  By expanding their offerings, the new NextGen DC Systems team is able to bring a "clean sheet of paper" to a facility and provide a much broader range of solutions.   
 
NextGen DC Systems LLC is based in Simpsonville, SC with offices in Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA.  To learn more, visit www.nextgendcsystems.com
 
Media Contact:
Carolyn Morgan
678-570-5178
 

Global supply chain consultancy expands into UK

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Frankfurt am Main/Maidstone, 29 June 2016. Miebach, the global supply chain consultancy with 20 offices and a network of 1,000 customers around the world has entered the UK market with an office in Maidstone, Kent. The expansion not only affords companies in the UK better access to Miebach’s services, but the strategic location also enables global companies to draw on its resources to better connect with the UK and Europe.
 
The UK office will be managed by Peter Surtees, former Kimberley-Clark European Supply Chain Director, who was awarded the prestigious CILT Sir Robert Lawrence Award for an outstanding and sustained contribution to the profession of logistics in 2010.
 
Peter said: “Miebach is an excellent company that I am proud to bring to the UK. We take a holistic approach to a client’s supply chain, with strategy, business processes and logistics all equally important. Our cross-border reach will be especially useful as the fallout from the ‘Brexit’ referendum forces companies to redress their international supply chain management to comply with new rules and regulations."
 
Established in Germany in 1973, Miebach Consulting provides services across the end-to-end supply chain. The company’s global network and multi-sector experience provides an unrivaled strength and depth of knowledge for formulating innovative solutions to customer supply chain challenges. Miebach employs a worldwide network of experts with local knowledge, both sector and functional, to support projects. The company's 20 office locations include Indianapolis, Shanghai, Sao Paolo, Bangalore, Dammam and a head office in Germany. 
 
For further information: http://www.miebach.com/en/company/. For enquiries please contact Peter Surtees: surtees@miebach.com, 01622 683118.  
 

Columbus McKinnon Holds Strategic Partner Conference with North American Distributors

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AMHERST, N.Y., July 8, 2016 – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, recently held its 2016 North American Strategic Partner Conference with Channel Partners from across the United States and Canada.
 
Held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the conference featured a number of guest speakers who presented on critical business topics such as the state of the North American economy, trends in the industrial marketplace and an overview of the material handling industry. CMCO’s global product management team hosted new product sessions, offering hands-on demonstrations and insight into the company’s innovative new product development initiatives.
 
“Our network of value-add Channel Partners is a key component of our go-to-market strategy,” said Steve Vitello, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing, CMCO Hoist & Rigging – North America. “We considered this conference an investment in this very critical asset and an excellent opportunity to share important business and product information that will benefit them and, ultimately, our end-users.”
 
The three-day event was highlighted by a keynote address from former major league baseball pitcher and Olympic gold medalist, Jim Abbott, who spoke about overcoming adversity to achieve success.
 
About Columbus McKinnon
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, systems and services, which efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key products include hoists, cranes, actuators, rigging tools and digital power and motion control systems. The company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by its superior design and engineering know-how. Comprehensive information on Columbus McKinnon is available on its website at www.cmworks.com

Hyster Company Helps Port of Virginia Prepare for Increased Cargo Volumes

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Greenville, N.C. (July 8, 2016) - With the expansion of the Panama Canal almost complete, ports in the eastern United States are bracing for additional port traffic and increased cargo volumes. The Canal's expansion will allow passage of ships with up 14,000 TEUs, almost three times the current 5,000 TEU capacity. The Port of Virginia, the only U.S. east coast port with congressional authorization for 55-foot depth channels, took delivery of five new Hyster® H450HD-EC empty container handlers this week, fulfilling the need for additional high-capacity equipment to handle increasing port volume. 
 
Gregory Poole Lift Systems, the local Hyster® dealer, worked closely with port authorities to understand their long-term operational goals and secured a 10-year contract to fulfill the Port's empty container handler requirements. 
 
"This long term agreement with Gregory Poole and Hyster, which has been a reliable mainstay in the Port of Virginia, is representative of our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and sustainability," said Bill Pierangelino, Vice President, Terminal Support and Engineering, Virginia International Terminals.
 
"We value our longstanding relationship with the Virginia Port Authority as a full-service provider of materials handling equipment and services," added Hal Ingram, Group Vice President - Lift Systems, Gregory Poole Equipment Company. "We are committed to rightsizing their fleet with the most compatible equipment and working around the clock to maintain uptime and drive efficiency savings."
 
The Hyster H450-EC is part of the full range of container handlers and ReachStackers offering material handling capacities up to 105,000 lbs., together with high reliability, exceptional performance and a low cost of operation. 
 
Hyster® H400-500HD-EC series empty container handlers are versatile trucks designed for up to 7/8-high stacking in applications such as sea ports and sea terminal operations. These trucks provide superior performance in all aspects of empty container handling, lowering the cost of a container move. The trucks feature a Cummins diesel engine and EPA Tier 4 Final compliance, delivering as much as 22 percent lower fuel consumption over Tier 3 products. The unique mast design and curved tempered glass windshield create the best all-around visibility available. 
 
"The completion of the Panama Canal expansion and the new high-capacity Post-Panamax vessels are going to shift maritime traffic across vital international lanes," said Brett Schemerhorn, President of Big Trucks for Hyster Company. "We understand the potential direct impact this will have on U.S. ports and the necessary modernization and expansion required to accommodate these new economies of scale. Hyster® big trucks play a pivotal role in moving cargo at ports worldwide and are designed to ensure we are delivering the best, most dependable lift trucks to meet our customer's needs."
 

SpaceGuard phasing out 2180 line

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Effective June 15th, SpaceGuard will be phasing out the production of their 2180 line.  The 2180 welded wire system is a leader in heavy-duty welded wire mesh partitions. Constructed of a robust 6-gauge wire, 2180 cages have been a perfect fit for data centers, retail outlets, and restaurants.
 
Taking the place of 2180, is BeastWire Mesh, their newest brand (launched on Feb. 1st).  BeastWire has the unique ability to utilize a variety of wire mesh types, including the 6ga welded mesh that was used in the 2180 line. The benefits to using BeastWire include: 
 
Quicker Installations 
     o With universal components & hardware, material is easy to organize and assemble 
One-Stop Shopping 
     o Instead of having only one use, BeastWire systems can be used as wire partitions, storage lockers, pallet rack enclosures, window guarding, and more! 
Customized Storage to Suit Your Needs 
     o 2180 systems were limited to only certain heights and limited door options. However, with BeastWire, cages can reach heights over 20' and doors come with a host of customizable options (lock types, panic bars, closers, etc). 
 
To learn more about BeastWire, visit www.beastwiremesh.com.

Intelligrated to focus on polybag handling in fifth installment of webinar series

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(CINCINNATI: July 13, 2016)—Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading North American-based automated material handling solutions provider, announces the next installment of its On The Move educational webinar series. The new episode, “Goodbye cartons, hello polybags,” is scheduled for Thursday, July 21 at 2 p.m. EDT.
 
Presented by Tim Kraus, product management manager, this episode explores the move to shipping direct-to-consumer orders in polybags rather than corrugate cartons, and the subsequent challenges posed to material handling systems, processes and technologies. Attendees can learn how the desire to reduce shipping costs leads to greater adoption of polybags, why the pliable nature of polybags is difficult for traditional material handling systems to handle and how singulation compares with bulk handling of polybags in terms of total fulfillment costs.
 
 
“The explosive growth of e-commerce continues to be a dominant force, with an impact that extends to packaging, as retailers shift to malleable packaging types like polybags to keep shipping costs low,” says Jerry Koch, director, corporate marketing and product management. “These can present handling challenges to automated material handling equipment, and keeping high-throughput operations running efficiently starts with understanding those challenges and evaluating equipment and processes.”
 
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 media information, contact Dan Gauss, public relations, Koroberi, by phone at 919.797.2916 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.
 
 

enVista Launches Platform Solutions and Support Services to Deliver Greater Value to Microsoft Client Organizations

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INDIANAPOLIS (July 13, 2016) - enVista, a leading global supply chain consulting and IT services firm, today launches implementation and support services for Microsoft platform solutions. A long-time enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation partner, enVista is extending its capabilities to implement and support a full range of business platform solutions. With enVista, Microsoft users will now benefit from having a single partner that can address all implementation and support needs across the Microsoft platform, including: 
 
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): CRM tools centralize customer information, automate marketing interactions, provide business intelligence and facilitate communications for increased productivity. A CRM product tracks opportunities your sales force is pursuing, analyzes data and helps deliver superior customer service.
SharePoint: SharePoint empowers individuals, teams and organizations to intelligently discover, share and collaborate on content from anywhere and on any device. Available with an on premise SharePoint server or online. 
Office 365: Office 365 features the Microsoft Office 2016 suite in the cloud. 
Business Intelligence: Business Intelligence transforms a company’s data into rich visuals that collect and organize data so users can stay in the know, spot trends as they happen and push the company further. 
Azure: Azure offers a growing collection of integrated cloud services – analytics, computing, database, mobile, networking, storage and web – for moving faster, achieving more and saving money.
 
“As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, enVista has historically helped ERP users to better leverage leading platform solutions to improve CRM, data management and intranet solutions. We are excited to now extend our expertise to consult, implement and support the full range of platform solutions,” said Steve Gary, enVista vice president of enterprise solutions. “By launching a platform solutions implementation and support services practice, enVista is now a single resource for our clients’ business needs, making us a better, broader partner.” 
 
For more information about enVista, visit http://www.envistacorp.com
 
About enVista's Platform Solutions Practice
enVista is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with unmatched supply chain consulting, process improvement and technical/functional expertise for a broad array of platform solutions and business productivity applications and collaboration tools. enVista uniquely enables manufacturing, distribution-centric, financial services and non-profit organizations to address their IT and business requirements. Microsoft platform users will especially benefit from a single partner that can address all of their ERP, CRM, business collaboration and productivity, and IT requirements, including cloud and managed hosting services. enVista’s Platform Solutions practice helps organizations of all sizes select, implement and support the right enabling technology to address their enterprise requirements from source to consumption.
 
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
 
Media Contact: Jessica Money, +1 (317) 208-9100 ext. 322, jmoney@envistacorp.com
 

Yale Recognized as Green Supply Chain Partner for Innovative Power Solutions

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GREENVILLE, N.C. (July 14, 2016) – As businesses look to improve performance while emphasizing emission reductions and sustainability, finding a supply chain partner with the ability to support such initiatives is critical. The Inbound Logistics annual list of 75 Green Supply Chain Partners (G75) recognizes supply chain, logistics and transportation partners based on criteria of green results, sustainability innovation, continuous improvement and industry recognition. Yale Materials Handling Corporation made the list for the sixth consecutive year thanks to its innovative hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion power solutions.
 
“Not only do alternative power solutions reduce environmental impact, they also deliver critical business results, enabling operations to increase productivity and meet performance benchmarks while reducing total cost of ownership,” says David McNeill, Manager of Product Strategy for Yale. “Recognition like the G75 list validates our efforts and shows the depth of the industry’s commitment to a more efficient, productive supply chain.” 
 
Using hydrogen to power lift trucks produces only water and heat as byproducts. By generating hydrogen on-site, operations can see a 33 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to lead-acid battery systems charged off the electrical grid. Hydrogen-powered lift trucks experience no performance degradation before full depletion and can be quickly refueled for increased productivity and availability.
 
Yale offers the first commercially available, UL-recognized lithium-ion battery pack in the lift truck industry. It contains no acid and lasts up to five times longer than traditional lead-acid batteries. The lithium-ion option can also be opportunity charged on the go without any adverse effects, enabling flexibility to meet strenuous warehouse and direct-store-delivery requirements.
 
About Yale Materials Handling Corporation 
Yale Materials Handling Corporation markets a full line of materials handling lift truck products and services, including electric, gas, LP-gas and diesel powered lift trucks; narrow aisle, very narrow aisle and motorized hand trucks. Yale has a comprehensive service offering including Yale Vision wireless asset management, fleet management, Yale service, parts, financing and training. Yale® trucks are manufactured in an ISO 9001:2008 registered facility and range in capacity from 2,000 to 36,000 lbs. 
 
 
Company Contact:
Kristin Olson
Yale Materials Handling Corporation
252-561-7086
kristin.olson@hyster-yale.com
 
Media Contact:
Dan Gauss
Koroberi
919-797-2916
dan@koroberi.com
  
 

More room to grow: Interroll invests five million euro on Wermelskirchen site expansion

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Sant'Antonino/Switzerland, July 14, 2016. Interroll is investing five million euro to expand its Wermelskirchen site. The project is scheduled for completion by fall 2017. Wermelskirchen is the site of the group's global Center of Excellence for conveyor rollers. It will receive a new 1600 square-meter test bay, an additional floor of offices and a modern cafeteria to serve the 260 persons presently working at the location. The added capacity will enable the company to improve product performance testing, develop new offerings and boost the production volume of its RollerDrive type driven conveyor rollers.    
 
"As the world's leading manufacturer of conveyor rollers for internal logistics, our most important tasks are to develop and market innovative products, manufacture them efficiently and offer attractive jobs. The aim of this investment is to enable us to continue steadfastly along this path," says Armin Lindholm, managing director of Interroll Engineering GmbH. The new test bay, which will cover an area of 1600 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of two handball courts, will be completed first and will boost the total manufacturing area by almost twenty percent. Here the company will conduct interval tests on both newly developed and proven products in line with its groupwide zero defect strategy. The aim is to ensure top performance even in critical applications. "Quality and innovation are Interroll's top priority," says Lindholm.
 
The additional space will allow Interroll to expand its production capacity. Interroll is planning to more than double the production volume of the RollerDrive conveyor roller drive by 2023. The extension also translates into new jobs over the course of the next few years. Says Lindholm: "We plan to hire between sixty and ninety persons between now and 2023." The current initiative includes building a cafeteria that will seat about 170 people. Construction will start in fall 2016. After it is completed in spring 2017, work will begin on adding another story, comprising a total area of 600 square meters, to the existing office building.
 
The investment at the Wermelskirchen location is part of Interroll's strategy of building modern factories to drive growth. Between 2008 and 2011, the group invested about 8.5 million euro in the tradition-rich Wermelskirchen facility, where Interroll was founded in 1959. The renovations were completed without shutting down production. Over the past two years, Interroll invested about thirteen million euro in its Baal-Hückelhoven site, situated on the left bank of the Rhine River. Today that site is the headquarters of Interroll's Academy for internal and external training programs, as well as home to the group's ultramodern drum motor plant and the Interroll Research Center.     
 
Interroll Profile
The Interroll Group is a worldwide leading producer of high-quality key products and services for internal logistics. The company offers a broad product range in the four product groups “rollers”, “drives”, “conveyors & sorters” and “pallet & carton flow” to around 23,000 customers (system integrators and OEMs) around the world. Core industries are courier, parcel and postal services, airports, food processing industry as well as distribution centers and other industries. Interroll products are in daily use at amongst others well-known global brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, Coop, DHL, FedEx, Peugeot, PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart and Yamaha. Interroll is engaged in global research projects for logistics efficiency and actively supports industry associations in developing standards. Headquartered in Sant’Antonino, Switzerland, Interroll operates a worldwide network of 30 companies with around 1,900 employees. The company was founded in 1959. The Interroll Group has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and included in the SPI index since 1997.
 
Contact:
Erwin Teichmann
Interroll (Schweiz) AG
Head of Communications and Investor Relations
Via Gorelle 3 ¦ 6592 Sant'Antonino ¦ Switzerland
+41 91 850 25 21

David A. Schwebel joins FORTE as Senior Director of Business Development & Management

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Mason, OH, July 14 – FORTE, a Swisslog company, a leading warehouse automation and warehouse execution software (WES) firm, is pleased to announce the addition of David Schwebel to lead its business development team.
 
In his new role, Schwebel draws on his extensive experience and expertise in material handling equipment and consumer packaged goods to help prospective FORTE clients solve their supply chain, warehousing and distribution challenges with advanced material handling automation solutions. 
 
Prior to joining FORTE, David worked as Managing Executive with Material Handling Industry (MHI), the trade association for the Material Handling and Supply Chain Industry. He previously held a number of leadership, strategy, engineering, and business design roles at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated. 
 
While as principal consultant for EDGE Network, David executed business process redesign and improvement projects for automated warehouses, packaging suppliers and supply chain information technology integrators.
 
David is an Industrial Engineering graduate from North Carolina State University, with a Masters in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering, and an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Lean Black Belt.
 
Contact
FORTE Industries 
Tom Rentschler 
Phone: +1 513-204-3021
 
About Swisslog 
Swisslog designs, develops and delivers best-in-class automation solutions for forward-thinking hospitals, warehouses and distribution centers. We offer integrated systems and services from a single source – from consulting to design, implementation and lifetime customer service. Behind the company’s success are 2,500 employees worldwide, supporting customers in more than 50 countries.
 
Swisslog is part of the KUKA Group, a leading global supplier of intelligent automation solutions. 
 
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