Archive for October 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor Recognizes FANUC America, Rockwell Automation and Industry Partners for Apprenticeship Programs
FANUC, the world’s leading supplier of CNCs, robotics and ROBOMACHINEs, has been named a Standards Recognition Entity (SRE) by the Department of Labor (DOL). FANUC shares this achievement in collaboration with industry partners including Rockwell Automation, APT Manufacturing Solutions and the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI). The FANUC America-Rockwell Automation coalition gained recognition for…
Read MoreRaymond Hosts 7th Annual Pink Pallet Jack Project to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
Raymond Handling Concepts Corporation (RHCC), Raymond Handling Solutions (RHSI) and Handling Systems, each a Raymond Solutions and Support Center, will hold the seventh annual Pink Pallet Jack Project online auction in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month from Oct. 19 through 29. The 10-day auction will begin Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. PDT on on…
Read MoreOneCharge Compares TPPL Batteries to Lithium-Ion Batteries
As lithium-ion batteries continue to grow in popularity, lead-acid battery manufacturers are beginning to offer thin plate pure lead batteries (TTPL), an offspring of the absorbed glass mat (AGM) technology, as an alternative. TPPL batteries and AGM batters are both lead-acid. TPPL batteries work in a very similar way to the AGM battery. The total…
Read MoreASSP Membership
Over the course of a year, we collected a number of unscripted interviews with various ASSP members. One of the questions we asked is how they view their membership with ASSP… http://www.assp.org
Read MoreHaws Hires President From Board of Directors
Haws Corporation, a manufacturer of drinking fountains and standardized and customized emergency response products, announced the hiring of board member, Chuck Gruber, as president. Gruber is the first Haws Corporation president from outside of the founding family, dating back to1906. “Chuck’s contributions to the corporation as a board member were significant and insightful from his first…
Read MoreAccuform to Honor Workers Battling Breast Cancer During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
As a sign of support for the surprising number of people who fight breast cancer and still show up to work, even during treatments, Accuform is offering unique stickers. In the shape of a pink hard hat, these stickers display the pink breast cancer ribbon and the words “Pink Safety” as a play on the…
Read MoreNew Pig Introduces Shoe Sanitizer Floor
New Pig has introduced the Shoe Sanitizer Floor System, an all-in-one system that provides employees and visitors the opportunity to safely remove dirt and debris, sanitize, and dry shoes upon entry to virtually any facility. Simply fill mat tray with preferred disinfecting solution and immerse the soles of shoes and scrub. While the non-slip rubber scrapers remove…
Read MoreMezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc. Announces New Safety Gate Design for Pallet Flow Operations
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc., an innovator in the design and manufacturing of industrial safety gates that provide fall protection for employees in warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, has designed a hingeless, self-closing safety gate to provide fall protection in elevated pallet flow applications. The new hingeless pallet flow safety gate design reportedly utilizes the technology…
Read MoreMHS Joins Robotic Industries Association to Promote Growth, Adoption of Advanced Technologies
MHS, a single-source provider of material handling automation and software solutions, announced its membership in the Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the only trade group in North America organized specifically to serve the robotics industry. MHS will support RIA’s efforts to advance industrial robotics through promotional and educational opportunities, integration and safety standards and more. “We…
Read MoreExpanded Red Wing CoolTech Athletics Family
Designed for the next generation of workers who expect a work boot to be multipurpose, the Red Wing CoolTech Athletics line has expanded to include a 4-inch hiker boot for men. Incredibly lightweight with superb flexibility and added ankle support, the new CoolTech Athletics hiker performance features, include: Comfort: An advanced CrossBreeze™ 360-degree cooling system moves heat away from the…
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