Archive for April 2020
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Releases MELSERVO-J5 Series of Servo Products
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced the release of its next generation MELSERVO-J5 Series of AC servo motors, amplifiers, and motion control units. The MELSERVO-J5 Series brings performance, reliability, flexibility and efficiency to a range of industries, including manufacturing, packaging, printing, converting, material handling and more. MELSERVO-J5 is a result of continuous innovation and improvement upon…
Read MoreIncreasing Dock Efficiency with Better Visibility
By Matt Davidson, Contributor With today’s expectations of same-day delivery, the importance of properly managed warehouse docks and truck arrivals has never been greater. U.S. government studies estimate that billions of dollars are lost annually due to excessive dwell time—highlighting the critical value of the loading dock as the bottleneck in warehouse and freight operations.…
Read MorePallet Consultants of Dunn, North Carolina Increases Production by 40%, Doubles Team Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Pallet Consultants Nationwide announced that its facility in Dunn, N.C. has doubled its team and boosted pallet production by 40% in response to increased supply chain demands caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Serving the rapidly growing Raleigh metropolitan area, the newly-renovated pallet repair and production facility has expanded its capabilities to meet a surge in…
Read MoreOccupational Health and Safety (Industrial Hygiene) Experts Clarify Misinformation on PPE, Ventilation, and Disinfection in Relation to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, so does misinformation on personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination and indoor air quality. These misunderstandings are putting healthcare workers and the general public at even greater risk. The AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) has launched a public education effort to provide expertise and clarification on critical resources…
Read MoreThe Giving Spirit is Alive and Well at TVH
TVH in the Americas (TVH), a leading provider of quality replacement parts and accessories for the material handling and industrial equipment industries, is dedicated to supporting our employees during this challenging time. Now, more than ever, it’s important to support each other and come together as one. With that in mind, we gave our employees…
Read MoreMDU Resources Donates $500,000 to Support Pandemic Response Efforts
MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced that it is donating $500,000 to a variety of organizations to support coronavirus relief efforts, including $10,000 to charities in Iowa. The donation comes from the MDU Resources Foundation, which is funded by stockholder monies, and is in addition to the $2.2 million the MDU Resources Foundation already has committed…
Read MorePackaging Industry Leaders Launch Organization to Create PPE for Medical Professionals during COVID-19
Over forty packaging firms from twenty countries have come together to create an organization called “Fiber Shield” to create single-use, disposable face shields in response to COVID-19 and the global shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical professionals. Packaging producers and supply chain partners from around the world pooled their collective resources and expertise…
Read MoreUse Hi-Visibility Apparel to Protect Employees
By Mark Stromme, Contributor Employees are valuable assets to your company, and you’re required to protect them from hazards. Many hazards are obvious, such as getting electrocuted from exposed wiring or falling off a mezzanine or loading dock. However, some hazards may not be as evident. One example would be employees who might not see…
Read MoreAutoGuide Launches Highest Payload Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger
AutoGuide Mobile Robots launched the Max-N15, the highest payload modular autonomous mobile robot (AMR) tugger capable of transporting up to 15,000 lbs. Built on AutoGuide’s patent-pending modular design, the Max-N15 provides a common base that can be adapted for multiple manufacturing and warehouse material handling tasks with modular attachments to create lift trucks, tuggers or high bay pallet lift…
Read MoreCreform Heavy-Duty Mobile Flow Rack
Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of products for material handling structures has designed and produced a mobile heavy-duty flow rack for an automotive assembly plant. The flow rack is used by the body shop and is used to flow in production parts on their assembly line. The rack is built using Creform 42 mm pipe and…
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