Superlift Material Handling Offers 30,000 Pallet Truck

Company SuperLift of Ontario, Canada is offering a new pallet truck weighing in at 30,000 pounds, referencing a super heavy duty pallet truck. Superlift Material Handling is a manufacturer of custom lift equipment. With this expansion of their pallet truck product line and will be able to accept orders of up to 30,000 lbs capacity. … Read more

Client Demands Results in Material Handling Partnership

With the increase for client demands in the material handling business, Bastian Solutions has announced a partnership with Seegrid. According to insiders, they both fulfill client demands and both companies are satisfied with partnership. Referencing the partnership, National Account Manager for Seegrid stated “Seegrid is very happy to partner with Bastian Solutions. The innovation and … Read more

Material Handling Issues Solved with Air Cannon

A coal operation in South Africa has solved material build-up problems with their material handling transfer chute that feeds it’s export silo bin with a timed series of air cannons that blast accumulation from chute and vessel walls, preventing bottlenecks and maintains throughput rates.The 50/50 joint venture company utilizes a twin-module washing operation that delivers … Read more

Program for Next Generation of Material Handling Leaders

The 2013 Emerging Leaders Conference is set for August 1 in Chicago, will take place in one day, and focus on leadership development, career advancement and networking. Liz Richards, EVP, of MHEDA states that “HEDA is looking forward to partnering with MHI to present an exciting new program for the next generation of material handling … Read more

Material Handling Equipment Forecast Shows Growth

Material handling equipment new orders grew by over 7% in 2012, and are expected to grow by 5 or 6% by the end of 2013. The growth it is expected to be at 10% by 2014. States MHI executive consultant, Hal Vandiver, “as the current US economic expansion shifts from capital expenditure driven to consumer-led, … Read more

Material Handling Made Easy With Smart 3D

Since Intergraph is consolidating it’s market-leading, material handling design solutions entities into one single solution; Smart 3D. It is scheduled for commercial release to customers in the process, power, offshore and marine industries later this year. Beta testing began this past week, and many of Intergraph’s clients will be involved, along with being participants in … Read more

Clean Energy Fuels BMW’s Forklift Fleet

With Plug Power’s recent expansion with BMW Manufacturing Co., has brought its clean energy fleet to 275 units. Thus, making it the largest fleet in North America. BMW Manufacturing Co. has a firm commitment to being economically friendly, as well as improving and incorporating modern technology in its production processes. In 2003, BMW equipped more … Read more

Handtruck Manufacturer’s Handle Allows Ease for Deliveries

In the popular Material Handling Product News magazine, the Magline extractor handle for two-wheel handtrucks, has been featured as the product of the month. The extractor allows drivers to easily pull hand trucks out from loads. It is “offered as a retrofit or as a new accessory, an extractor handle for Magline’s line of two-wheel … Read more

Agricultural and Commercial Industrial Company Grows

The Australian material handling company, Cervus Equipment, has announced that it has acquired an additional 18.6 percent interest in Windmill, an Australian agriculture dealer for $500,000 and the overall ownership in Windmill is 53.3%. CEO and President of Cervus, Graham Drake, states that Cervus established operations in Australia nearly a year ago as part of … Read more

Increasing Safety with Forklift Monitoring Systems

Rosco, Inc. has announced a new partnership with Cascade International to introduce a new Backup Camera System made specifically for indoor and outdoor forklifts. The new forklift camera is called MaximEyes and is made to to increase safety with a unique forklift monitor mounting plate and camera clamp-bracket that is compatible with nearly all fork … Read more