Archive for April 2019
Material Handling in the Digital Factory: A Look Ahead
Bill Henderson and John Ryan, Siemens The material handling market is growing, as consumer demand and expectations increase. It was not long ago that shipping and handling charges with 4-to-6-week delivery were part of any “mail order” transaction. Then, along came the internet, and with it…free shipping, within a week. Then, it was a couple…
Read MoreExtending the Longevity of Your Conveyor System
All types of warehouses across the world operate using a conveyor system. Whether it be a legacy system or newly updated system, the entire operation depends on it. In the past, system upgrade options were slim, and as the hardware aged, any improvements were timely and costly. Despite the inevitable, the need for a quality,…
Read MoreCreating an Industry “Ecosystem” with Technology
Ian Cohen Product Marketing Manager, Environmental, Safety & Sustainability Solutions, Cority Tell us a little about yourself and your work at Cority. I joined Cority a little over 2 ½ years ago as a Product Manager and worked on developing and enhancing the company’s EHS compliance management solutions. I’m now the Product Marketing Manager for…
Read MoreKeeping Employees Safe and Productive in the Heat
Emily Wingate, Contributor Greg Olson is the Heavy Machine Shop Supervisor at Washington Iron Works located in Sherman, Texas. As a supervisor of a 12-man crew working on everything from crankshaft services to engine overhauls for oil and gas customers, he knows attention to detail is important. However, when Texas temperatures are pushing 90 degrees…
Read MoreDon’t Stress About Heat Stress
Paul Moomjean, Contributor Each year, thousands of employees suffer the adverse effects of heat stress. Employers and employees need to know how to recognize and prevent heat stress, as well as their rights to work in a safe and productive workplace. Heat-related health problems can vary from dehydration to potential skin cancer. Understanding the impact…
Read MorePreventing Heat Stress with a Fabric Building
Nicole Pulyado, Contributor Heat-related illnesses range from mild cramps all the way to potentially deadly heat stroke, and they are possible in a wide variety of industries and professions. When it comes to heat stress, prevention is key and always easier than treatment after the fact. To protect workers exposed to the outside elements, businesses…
Read MoreANSI ICWM: 2018 Performance Requirements-Casters & Wheels
The Institute of Caster and Wheel Manufacturers (ICWM), an Industry Group of the Material Handling Institute (MHI), has recently announced that ANSI has accepted the new updates to the ANSI ICWM-2018 standard named “Vocabulary, Performance and Testing Requirements for Casters and Wheels.” This is an important update to the industry, and this article will focus…
Read MoreGamber-Johnson to Unveil New Material Handling 7 and Technology at PROMAT 2019
Gamber-Johnson, a leading supplier of rugged mounting systems for fleet vehicles, public safety vehicles, forklifts, and other mobility applications, announced today that it will unveil new products and technology solutions during the ProMat 2019 event taking place April 8th – 11th in Chicago, Illinois. The new products and technology will provide efficiencies for individuals, teams,…
Read MoreCascade Corporation and Meijer Handling Solutions establish Joint Venture
Cascade Corporation and Meijer Handling Solutions B.V., global leaders in the material handling industry, are pleased to announce the establishment of Cascade-KOOI, a joint venture in North America. Cascade-KOOI will offer productivity-enhancing material handling equipment including, the well-known KOOI-REACHFORKS® (hydraulic and manual ReachForks), ROLLERFORKS®, Single Height Shift System and Mast Height Extension systems to the…
Read MoreNEW START-UP ZONE AT A+A 2019
A special highlight at A+A 2019, International Trade Fair with Congress for Safety, Security and Health at Work, will be the new international START-UP ZONE in Hall 10 promoting young, creative, future-oriented companies. “From health Apps, VR goggles to high-tech textiles – there are no limits to the potential themes at this zone. As trade…
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