Archive for July 2018
WPRP Wholesale Pallet Rack Products
WPRP Wholesale Pallet Rack Products, a material handling supplier working exclusively with dealers and resellers, has launched a new online quoting tool that allows registered dealers to build, download and track their own quotes. The tool provides a way for dealers to access online pricing and create quotes for their customers from any location and…
Read MoreCross Docking Expansion Plans Comes to RLS Logistics
RLS increases the size of their cross dock to meet demands and to increase productivity. With more than 30,000 pallets passing through RLS Logistics’ LTL cross dock on a monthly basis, and demand rising, RLS has increased the size of their cross dock from 45,000 sq ft to 70,000 sq ft at their Newfield, NJ…
Read MoreALT Sales Corp. Becomes Retail Distributor of Manitex Articulating Cranes
Effective immediately, ALT Sales Corp. will become the newest retail distributor in the fast-growing Manitex Articulating Crane Distribution Network in the U.S. and abroad. Manitex International, Inc. is a leading international provider of truck and knuckle boom cranes. ALT Sales Corp. is a member of the ALL Family of Companies, the largest privately owned heavy…
Read MoreHand Safety and Injury Prevention
By Bethany Carpenter The most common cause of hand injuries in the workplace today is human error. That’s right… not lack of personal protective hand coverage, not faulty machines, not environmental issues. Your own personal mistakes. So what does that say about workers today? That we’re incompetent? No, even the most skilled and experienced workers…
Read MoreAn Electrical Equipment Manufacturer Turns to Creform Corporation for an AGV System
An electrical equipment manufacturer, based in Mexico, was looking to optimize its manufacturing operation. It turned to Creform engineers to help develop the right system. The right system proved to be a Creform AGV that transfers unit loads to powered conveyors for automatic load transfers. The heavy-duty FH-B50066 bolt-on AGV drive, which features standard bi-directional…
Read MoreJLG Upgrades LRT Scissor Series
JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, has updated its LRT series of rough terrain scissors. These model year upgrades are the result of customer feedback aimed at improving the operability, serviceability and efficiency of these industry-leading machines. “Our customers are looking for high-capacity…
Read MoreCreform to Showcase AGVs, Workstations, Carts and Flow Racks at 2018 Assembly Show
Creform Corporation, Greer SC, a manufacturer of unique products for the design and building of material handling structures and AGVs will feature several of its products in booth 1423, at the 2018 Assembly Show, October 23-25, Rosemont, IL. Highlighting the exhibit will be the standard NSI AGV which can control up to 50 courses with…
Read MoreJLG Introduces Fork-mounted Extendable Truss Attachment: The attachment is Now Available for JLG® and SkyTrak® Telehandlers
JLG Industries, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, is pleased to announce the availability of the Fork-mounted Extendable Truss. This extendable truss was designed for lifting and placing objects around the job site. The attachment is ideal for metal building erection, setting wooden trusses and putting up post-frame buildings in…
Read MoreYale Reaffirms ‘Green’ Status with Recognition from Food Logistics for Sixth Consecutive Year
With the modern supply chain composed of many moving parts, attaining corporate sustainability targets requires support from a wide range of trusted partners. Food Logistics addresses this imperative with its annual list of Top Green Providers, and recognizes Yale Materials Handling Corporation for the sixth consecutive year in the alternative energy, material handling and lift…
Read MoreChoosing the Right End-of-Arm Tool for Robotic Palletizing
Stephen Gandy, Applications Engineer, Brenton Engineering, part of the ProMach family of brands End-of-arm tools (EOATs) for robotic palletizing come in all shapes, sizes and price tags. Knowing what to look for in an EOAT speeds the specification process and leads to correct sizing and lowest overall cost. There are three basic categories of robotic…
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