By Joe Koch Did you know that businesses spend about $171 billion1 per year on costs related to occupational injuries and illnesses? With pressure to meet tight order fulfillment deadlines and long hours pushing personnel and processes to their limit, operations can be vulnerable to safety risks. And in warehouses, these are often more than…
Read More >>Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces its recognition as a Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics magazine for the 13th year running. This year’s award recognizes the company for bringing the benefits of lithium-ion powered lift trucks to a broader range of operations. The two newest models in the company’s UX lift truck line, the three-wheel ERP32-40UXTL and the four-wheel ERP30-70UXL, are lithium-ion…
Read More >>The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling, two companies within Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), announce the official opening of the Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Broome County, New York. The facility, managed by The Raymond Corporation, will manufacture lithium-ion batteries, as well as thin plate pure lead battery technology for both…
Read More >>Motion, a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, is pleased to announce a new Motion Repair & Services location at 10710 Sharmon Road, Houston, Texas, 77038. The new shop, which is entirely dedicated to repair and services, is slated to open in September 2024.…
Read More >>Explore Innovative Material Lifting Solutions at Booth #1535 PFlow Industries, the pioneer in vertical reciprocating conveyor (VRC) technology, is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming National Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC) Expo. The event will take place from September 23-26, 2024, at the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey. Attendees can visit…
Read More >>Yale Lift Truck Technologies announces the company has been recognized by the SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards as the 2024 Material Handling Company of the Year. The annual award program devoted to honoring innovation and leadership in supply chain acknowledged Yale for its technology-forward approach that combines the experience and expertise of a brand with more than 100 years of…
Read More >>ELOKON, Inc., a leading innovator in automated forklift safety and fleet management systems, unveiled emerging trends in forklift safety along with tips on how to ensure workforce safety in dynamic warehouses, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities. These trends and tips will be discussed in depth in ELOKON’s booth (#1564)—and a seminar by ELOKON CEO Alex Glasmacher—at the American Society of Safety…
Read More >>AutomationDirect has added the new SQ series table lifting systems from Ergoswiss. These lifting systems use electrically driven columns that allow the operator to reposition the height of a worktable, conveyor, etc., to meet their specific requirements. In doing so, the operator can perform their tasks in a more comfortable working posture, helping to reduce work-related…
Read More >>The performance requirements of lift tables in a production process are far greater than those of stand-alone lifts. To ensure maximum reliability and uptime in these production environments, Southworth has introduced a Production Ready package for many of their most popular models. By incorporating a series of options, upgrades and heavy-duty features, the Production Ready…
Read More >>Winona, Minnesota-based OZ Lifting Products LLC has launched a clamp for connecting hoists to its mounting arms. The hoist clamp presents a quick, easy, and safe way to hang any of the company’s electric chain or manual hoists, under 0.5-ton capacity, to its pipe- and wall-mounted arms with the required hardware. The user is able to…
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