Archive for November 2019
Hamilton Introduces New Electric-Powered Material Handling Products
Continuing Hamilton’s mission to provide simple solutions to material handling challenges, Hamilton Caster is proud to introduce (2) new product lines to its e-Power Cart & Trailer offerings. First, a series of (4) industrial e-Power pushers designed to push or pull in-plant trailers with load capacities between 3,000 and 100,000 lbs. Also, Hamilton is introducing…
Read MoreOnfleet Survey of 1,000 US Consumers Finds Most Would Buy From Local Stores Rather than Online If Retailers Offered Same-day Delivery
78% of consumers say that their experiences with Amazon have raised their expectations for all types of deliveries; 54% would be willing to pay for same-day delivery from local stores Onfleet, the fastest-growing provider of last-mile delivery management software, announced today the results of a survey it conducted among consumers to gather their impressions on…
Read MoreThe Right Stuff: Finding the Proper Welding Safety PPE
Andrew Ortman, Contributor This article takes a deep look into the safety products all welders should be wearing and the options that they have. By breaking down each product category, you’ll have the ability to find the field you need or identify a broad spectrum of needs. General Requirements Aside from face and eye protection,…
Read MoreWhy Take a Chance? Eye Injuries are Preventable
Karen O’Hara, Director, Contributor This article by WorkCare, Inc., a U.S.-based, physician-directed occupational health services company, features recommendations to help prevent and manage eye injuries. Effective eye injury prevention relies on common sense and consistent use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Many activities require the use of safety glasses, goggles and/or a face shield to…
Read MoreUnited Soft Plastics Opens New TPE Manufacturing Plant in Houston
United Soft Plastics has announced the opening of a new 10 million lb production facility in Houston in response to strong market demand for its extensive line of TPE products. The new plant, which complements USP’s existing facility in Lawrenceville, Ga., consists of new state-of-the-art compounding equipment which expands production of its broad portfolio of…
Read MoreIntroducing the U6600 Series Low-Profile Bulk Container Scale
PA Scale’s U6600 Series Low-Profile Bulk Container Scale is designed for the efficient, accurate weighing of bulk containers and irregularly sized loads without the need for a ramp. The U-shaped weighing platform supports the load on three sides, leaving the fourth side open for a pallet jack or forklift to enter and place the load.…
Read MoreProtective Industrial Products, Inc. Acquires Uniform Technology
Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a leading supplier of general safety products and supplies for critical environments, proudly announces the acquisition of Uniform Technology, headquartered in Longmont, CO. Since 1998, Uniform Technology, a respected manufacturer of high-tech specialty apparel servicing the semiconductor, electronics, pharmaceutical, biotech and aerospace industries, has specialized in providing innovative cleanroom and…
Read MoreMHS Doubles the Size of Its Global Headquarters
Expansion of existing facility accommodates need for greater manufacturing capacity, headcount MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announces the opening of its expanded global headquarters at 131 Griffin Way in Mt. Washington, located just outside of Louisville. The facility now offers over 400,000 square feet of space, enough to house…
Read MoreCLARK Material Handling Company Announces Opening Of Vietnam High Volume Production Factory
CLARK Material Handling Company today announced it has begun high volume production out of its new manufacturing facility located in Vietnam. This facility is part of CLARK’s global manufacturing platform and will support product demands for North America, Europe and Australia. Dennis Lawrence, President and CEO of CLARK commented on Vietnam production for the U.S.,…
Read MoreNorthwest Crane Service Uses Hydra-Slide System for Transformer Project
Oklahoma, U.S.-based Northwest Crane Service, L.L.C. (Northwest) utilized a 500-ton capacity Hydra-Slide HT500 heavy track hydraulic skidding system to install a 118,607-lb. transformer at a live power station in its home state recently (September). Northwest put the HT500 at the heart of a successful tender, awarded by a major U.S. freight forwarder. The principle challenges…
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