Archive for 2020
Petzl releases work-positioning lanyards
The GRILLON is an easily adjustable work-positioning lanyard and can be used in conjunction with a fall-arrest system or to position around a workstation. It can also be used as a temporary horizontal lifeline when working on large surfaces. There are four models available depending on type of work: the GRILLON, which is the standard…
Read MorePetzl releases personal lifeline system
The ASAP Personal Lifeline System is Petzl’s solution for protecting workers from at-height falls with the ASAP mobile fall arrester. An easy-to-use and effective PPE, the ASAP moves freely along the rope without manual intervention. In the case of a fall or sudden acceleration, the device locks onto the rope and stops the worker. One…
Read MoreVertex & Strato
The new and improved line of helmets expands on Petzl’s industry standard of personal protective equipment by offering new colors, updated features, and a wide range of accessories to better address the constantly evolving needs of the work-at-height industry. The VERTEX and STRATO helmets, ANSI Z89.1 and Type I certified with rated chinstraps, showcase Petzl’s…
Read MoreUnderstanding, Preventing & Responding to COVID-19 with Signage
By Brian McFadden, Contributor Many workplaces are struggling with the dynamic circumstances of COVID-19 in their area. This can involve confusion about the illness itself, as well as the changing requirements for preventing or responding to an infection. UNDERSTANDING THE SPREAD The SARS-CoV-2 virus is mostly transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets, which…
Read MoreALL Tower Crane Adds Three to Fleet
ALL Tower Crane, a division of the ALL Family of Companies, has added three new towers, each strategically chosen to align with emerging customer demand. Included in the purchase is a Liebherr 125 K fast-erecting tower crane with industry-leading jib length, hook height, and capacity. Also included are a Manitowoc Potain MR 418 luffing jib…
Read MoreYale Launches New Solution for Transport of Flat-Pack and Odd-Shaped Items
To streamline the process of manually loading and unloading flat-pack and odd-shaped items, Yale Materials Handling Corporation introduces a new solution – the Yale MTR007-F Heavyweight Handler™. The Heavyweight Handler uses a floor-level base support to slide under items and a tall, tilting load backrest to support them during transport. Engineered to handle bulky, cumbersome items…
Read MoreCLARK Material Handling Partners With Flux Power to Supply Lithium-Ion Batteries
CLARK Material Handling Company (CLARK), a top-ten global manufacturer of forklift trucks and spare parts, has partnered with Flux Power to provide the family of CLARK Dealers and end-users with up-to-date lithium-ion power options that outlasts and outperforms most, if not all, comparable options and at a lower cost with fewer replacements needed. Founded in…
Read MoreWeigh to Go
For material handling and parcel processing, recent technology has made weighing operations more precise and profitable. By Jim Renehan, Contributor Catchweighers, which in North America are more commonly known as in-motion scales, are an essential aspect of material handling, as well as parcel processing and distribution. In a fast-paced distribution environment, catchweighers must operate both…
Read MoreEnvironmental & Economic Benefits of Eco-Friendly Pallets
By Daniel Kelly, Contributor The global packaging market is expected to post a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) close to 6 % by 2023, Packaging allows marketing and product differentiation, and it educates and informs the consumer. At the same time, the procurement, production, transport and disposal of packaging can have negative consequences for both…
Read MoreApplied Manufacturing Technologies Announces Strategic Partnership with Autonomous Mobile Robot Manufacturer OTTO Motors
Applied Manufacturing Technologies (AMT) announced a strategic partnership with autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer OTTO Motors, a division of Clearpath Robotics. “We have seen tremendous growth in opportunities to provide ‘smart’ material transport systems, especially with the use of autonomous mobile robots for pallet and case handling in warehouse and product pack out applications,” said…
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