Colson Casters launches Canadian website PEM Staff | Mar 9, 2010 Colson Casters Ltd. has launched their brand new, Canadian website at www.colson.ca. The website is designed to help Canadian customers find information that is relevant to their applications, source local distributors, and fulfill the commitment of providing quality casters anytime, anywhere. The website — currently in its first phase — possesses ... Read more |
Tsubaki releases plastic top-chain innovation PEM Staff | Mar 5, 2010 Tsubaki of Canada Ltd., a leader in chain manufacturing, is proud to introduce its newest innovation in plastic top chains: the Tsubaki BTB8 Beltop chain with ball-transfer system and the Tsubaki O-Carry conveyor. When operated in combination with the O-Carry conveyor underneath the main chain, the BTB8 with its ball-transfer system ... Read more |
TGW announces two new appointmentsNewswire | Jan 11, 2010 TGW-Ermanco, a leading integrated logistics solutions provider, announced that Kevin Tedford has joined the company as VP of Software Development and Engineering. In this role, Tedford will be responsible for providing the necessary leadership in TGW’s North American software development efforts. Tedford brings a broad knowledge both domestically and internationally with ... Read more |
Siemens expands dewatering solutions into mining market with acquisition of Industrial Process MachiNewswire | Jan 11, 2010 Warrendale, PA — By acquiring the American company Industrial Process Machinery (IPM), Manchester, New Hampshire, Siemens is continuing to expand its dewatering solutions offering for industrial applications. As of December 31, 2009, IPM is part of Siemens Water Technologies, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Solutions Division. In the ... Read more |
Stanley Vidmar recognized as approved vendor by Mercedes-Benz AutohausNewswire | Dec 18, 2009 Allentown, PA — Stanley Vidmar, a manufacturer of premium custom storage solutions, is officially recognized by Mercedes-Benz Autohaus as an approved vendor for parts and tool storage solutions for its facilities around the world. "We value our relationship with Mercedes-Benz Autohaus and have customized solutions to fit their unique needs including ... Read more |
Raymond consolidates manufacturing, idles Brantford plantPEM | Oct 9, 2009 GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation is moving the assembly of its Raymond Reach-Fork truck line to its headquarters in Greene, N.Y. The transition, which will be completed in the first quarter of 2010, will initially create more than 100 jobs. The design, engineering and prefabrication of the Raymond Reach-Fork ... Read more |
GENCO purchases 136 GenDrive fuel cells from Plug PowerPEM | Oct 9, 2009 LATHAM, NY – Plug Power Inc., a leader in providing clean energy solutions, recently announced receipt of a purchase order from GENCO Supply Chain Solutions for 136 GenDrive fuel cell power units. The order consists of 100 class-3 pallet jack units and 36 class-2 standup reach truck units. In turn, ... Read more |
HK Systems appoints company's Automate the Conventional Product ManagerPEM | Jul 30, 2009 MILWAUKEE, WI - HK Systems, Inc., North America’s leading automated material handling and supply chain software total solutions provider, recently announced the appointment of Moataz Eldib as the company’s Automate the Conventional Product Manager. ... Read more |
Columbus McKinnon consolidates sales force| Jul 30, 2009 AMHERST, N.Y. - Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, recently announced a new marketing and sales approach to consolidate all the hoist and rigging products and brands into one sales force. The Company’s brands - including CM, Yale, Chester, Coffing, Budgit, and Little Mule ... Read more |
EXEL North America purchases JohnstonePEM | Jun 24, 2009 EXEL North America, Inc., located in Plymouth, Michigan, a subsidiary of EXEL Industries, has purchased the assets and hired the staff of Johnstone, a Division of Ingersoll Rand.... Read more |
Nestlè Waters NA selects I.D. Systems to provide wireless vehicle management tech for trucksPEM | Jun 24, 2009 Hackensack, NJ - I.D. Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), recently announced that it is implementing its PowerFleet VMS for Nestlè Waters North America. The system is being deployed at two sites initially, with expansion planned to more than 100 sites globally based on expected ... Read more |
Globalstar announces launch of SMARTONE satellite-based asset tracking management solutionPEM | May 11, 2009 Mississauga, ON - Globalstar, Inc., a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and individuals, recently announced that leading Simplex data integrator Axonn LLC has launched SMARTONE, the Satellite Managed Asset Ready Tracker. SMARTONE is Axonn's newest global asset tracking solution that uses the Globalstar Simplex ... Read more |
Boost supply chains with communication Susan Rider | Dec 18, 2009 For many years, people thought communication silos only existed in very large corporations. These silos are rampant today, however, in companies as small as three people. Clearly, there's a lack of collaboration and an epidemic of individualism mediocrity. This seemingly unimportant word, "communication" can be the detriment to your project, ... Read more |
Gardner Denver improves picking productivity PEM | Nov 20, 2009 For any large industrial manufacturer handling 13,000 stock-keeping units (SKUs) in its assembly parts warehouse, it's no small organizational challenge to keep production requirements satisfied without a hitch. Integrate into that system a full-scale aftermarket fulfillment distribution centre (DC) with 80,000 additional active SKUs needing to be processed simultaneously, however, ... Read more |
Protect your key people to achieve successSusan Rider | Oct 9, 2009 Smart supply chains have a complete maintenance list of materials handling equipment. For example, the list includes things like when the batteries get checked and key components changed. At the same time, however, do you have a list for your most important asset? In fact, do you know the value ... Read more |
Follow the Profits: It pays to properly handle your waste oilDel Williams | Oct 9, 2009 An innovative waste-management company is creating a high-grade fuel oil made from waste oil, using a self-cleaning filter that reduces labour by 75 percent, maintenance by 50 percent and in 60 percent less production space. "In the United States alone, an estimated 200 million gallons of used motor oil are improperly ... Read more |
Supply Chain Consortium: Distribution improvements alleviate financial strainNewswire | Oct 9, 2009 RALEIGH, NC — Supply chains are finding greater savings today from distribution improvement efforts, according to the Supply Chain Consortium's survey of top retail- and manufacturing-related companies. The Core Benchmarks Report notes that distribution centre (DC) costs as a percentage of revenue are trending downward as compared to last year. "Companies ... Read more |
Nissan becomes first automaker to deploy methanol fuel cells for material handlingNewswire | Oct 9, 2009 SMYRNA, TN — In late August, Nissan North America (NNA) announced that it has become the first vehicle manufacturer to commercially deploy methanol fuel cells to power its material handling equipment (tugs) at its Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant. The methanol fuel cells from Oorja Protonics, OorjaPac, provide a more energy ... Read more |
Picking Power Jim McMahon | Dec 15, 2008 Voice-directed picking offers benefits Many distribution centres (DCs) still pick product the old-fashioned way using paper-and not just small DCs, either. Some very large corporations have yet to switch to paperless picking. Corporate Express Canada, however, is one company that decided to consider different picking technology ... Read more |
Future Fleets Paul McCabe, P.E., and Steve Medwin | Dec 15, 2008 Intelligent fleet management up close Today, most industries are globally competitive. Companies are constantly striving to offer the highest performance and best-quality products, while maintaining cost-effective practices. Increasingly, performance in materials handling and warehousing is becoming integral to overall company ... Read more |
Dock Safety Steve Kalbfleisch | Dec 15, 2008 Reduce accidents on the loading dock Imagine a place that's dimly lit, has slippery floors, where high-powered vehicles zip around in a confined space and communications are poor. That's somewhere most people would and should avoid, but the people who work there can't, because this is a typical loading ... Read more |
Smart Choices Hyster Corporation | Dec 15, 2008 How to improve your lift truck fleet Surveys estimate that fewer than six percent of companies can accurately identify their lift truck operating expenses. If you don't know what your costs are, how can you manage ... Read more |
Cool Wheels Mike Titizian | Dec 15, 2008 Your casters need regular maintenance The type of casters and wheels on a cart for materials handling or maintenance can make all the difference in the world. Today, the use of wheels in industrial applications makes a lot of jobs easier. What may seem like an easy job to push, pull, ... Read more |
Overhead cranes drive GM V6-engine plantRichard Rix | Nov 15, 2003 Material flow plays a vital role in the assembly of automotive engines. As such, power conveyors are widely used, with engine assemblies typically mounted on metal pallets that are specially designed to fit the conveyor line. As the pallet travels along, the engine is assembled and dressed at numerous workstations, ... Read more |
JLG LiftPod Portable Lift now available for Canada Newswire | Feb 4, 2010 McConnellsburg, Pa. — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company and a manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, recently announced that the LiftPod personal and portable lift is now available in Canada, following the approval from the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC). The JLG LiftPod meets the requirements ... Read more |
HoistMonitor PEM | Nov 20, 2009 SPRINGFIELD, OH — R&M Materials Handling, Inc. announces the addition of the HoistMonitor to the option list of its RX and QX Quick Delivery offering beginning December 1, 2009. The HoistMonitor Select supervises and records key data that allows for more efficient planning and scheduling of predictive maintenance, inspections and ... Read more |
Adjustable racking | Oct 28, 2009 Allentown, PA — Stanley Vidmar, a manufacturer of custom storage solutions, recently unveiled its enhanced STAK product line that combines the flexibility of an adjustable rack system with a built-in picker. Two of the key benefits of the new STAK product line include the ability to build taller systems and ... Read more |
Booklet demonstrates how replacing your lift trucks can save you money PEM | Jul 8, 2009 Hyster Company (www.hyster.com), a leading lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America, now offers a booklet titled The Right Time: A Guide to the Timely Replacement of Lift Trucks. The publication offers information on how to improve productivity, increase uptime, and reduce maintenance costs by knowing when to replace ... Read more |
Integrating inventory control into operations PEM | Jun 16, 2009 New FastPic5 TXP transaction processor software from FastPic Systems allows business to business purchasing organizations to easily integrate simple automation into an existing facility without the overhead of maintaining duplicate inventory systems. TXP software helps maximize the efficiencies from automated storage and retrieval systems while an organization's host WMS o... Read more |
Controllers for loading docks PEM | May 25, 2009 Brampton, ON - Blue Giant Equipment Corporation introduces Blue Genius Touch Control Panels, a new line of microprocessor-based technology for operating dock levelers, vehicle restraints, doors, communications lights, and safety accessories - all from one smart-touch control ... Read more |
Motorized parts carousel | May 11, 2009 Allentown, PA - Expanding its line of custom storage solutions, Stanley Vidmar recently announced the launch of its Motorized Parts Carousel, which maximizes floor space by fully using vertical space. In addition to its small footprint, the Motorized Parts Carousel features one-person operation. This means one worker can rotate t... Read more |
Brochure from Hyster Company highlights the new E45-70XN lift truck series PEM | May 11, 2009 Greenville, N.C. - Hyster Company now offers a brochure showcasing the features and benefits of the new E45-70XN line of electric lift trucks. The brochure includes information on the E45-70XN series, which offers numerous advantages in quality and ergonomics that make it one of most operator-friendly family of AC-powered p... Read more |
Automate the conventionalPEM | May 5, 2009 Milwaukee, WI - HK Systems Inc., the leading automated material handling and supply chain software total solutions provider, today introduces “Automate the Conventional,” a unique and affordable automated solution for the conventional warehouse. Specifically designed to lower operating costs, increase inventory accuracy, and reduce product and facility damage, the “Automate ... Read more |
Bulk containers PEM | Feb 23, 2009 Buckhorn Canada Inc. introduced its brand new Caliber series of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). Available in three sizes from 270 gallons to 315 gallons, the collapsible intermediate bulk containers, which complement Buckhorn's existing Citadel family of IBCs, are suited for shipping and storing large volumes of processed foods, ingredients and ... Read more |
Compact cart mover PEM | Feb 23, 2009 The newest cordless CartMover from Appleton Manufacturing is now available with a wide choice of hitch options. The compact, battery-powered CartMover is designed to safely and securely move heavy loads on wheels, such as parts carts, shipping carts, dumpsters, machine modules, product racks, stalled tow motors and more, says the ... Read more |
Lift truck saves energy PEM | Feb 23, 2009 For narrow-aisle applications, The Raymond Corporation says its 9000 series Swing-Reach lift trucks now offer features that save energy, such as AC technology for longer battery run times, regenerative lowering that automatically recharges the battery and LED compartment lights. Raymond also says the exclusive ACR System, which combines AC drive ... Read more |
