Columbus McKinnon announced that it is returning its CM-ET Classic Lodestar electric chain host back into production. According to a company news release, the hoist, which is used mostly in staging and rigging for the entertainment industry, will be manufactured once again after being taken off the market in 2011 when the new Lodestar hoist … Read more
Styrofoam is commonly used as a packaging material because it’s a lightweight solution to providing added protection against damage during shipping. But a new form of Styrofoam — called Geofoam — is being used increasingly as a construction material. In Oregon, geofoam was recently used as a road foundation material in an area where the … Read more
A suburban library system outside Dallas, Texas, has modernized the way it sorts the more than 250,000 items borrowed by patrons each year. Each of the Richardson Public Library’s books, CDs, DVDs and other material shave been equipped with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip when allows automated sorting equipment to identify the item and … Read more
One of the most effective and affordable ways to manage your manufacturing or warehouse facility is through the use of floor striping tapes. These bright, easy to see tapes are used to create distinctions between various parts of a warehouse or factory floor and can be used to designate everything from storage space, safety zones, … Read more
Editor’s Note: This is second of two articles about the Materials Handling Institute’s upcoming report on industry trends. The first part was published Wednesday, November 13. The Materials Handling Institute, formerly known as the Materials handling Industry Association, has compiled a report entitled, “US Roadmap for Material Handling & Logistics” which outlines the trade organizations expectations … Read more
Enatel Motive Power, the New Zealand-based manufacturer of power equipment, announced in a news release that its EcoCharge FS3 line of battery chargers is the first of its kind to be approved by the California Energy Commission’s stringent standards for energy efficiency. The company’s large battery charger line will now be listed on the CEC’s website.
Rypos Inc., a manufacturer or diesel engine filters and other automotive parts, has been fined $9,100 by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration in connection with a Sept. 10 accident at its Holliston, Massachusetts plant in which a forklift operator was trapped under his vehicle, according to news reports. OSHA cited the company for … Read more
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two articles about the Materials Handling Institute’s upcoming report on industry trends. The second article will be published Friday, November 15. Forecasting the future of the materials handling industry, an industry trade group recently unveiled what it believes will be the 10 guiding trends of the next decade. … Read more
EcoVadis, one of Europe’s largest and most respected environmental watchdog groups, recently awarded Toyota Materials Handling Europeits Gold Level ranking, it’s highest award for environmental safety, according to a news release. The group recognized the manufacturer of forklifts and other heavy equipment for its performance in four key areas: Environment, Labor Practices, Fair Business Practices, … Read more
Qantas, the Australian airline best known for having the industry’s best safety record, announced recently that it is closing its maintenance facility in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The closing will result in the loss of more than 300 jobs, according to news reports. The facility had been used to service the airline’s fleet of 14 747 … Read more
