Material Handling

Materials Handling Society Sponsors Tradeshow

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The new corporation Houston Bulk Materials Handling Society will sponsor UBM Canon’s inaugural Powder & Bulk Solids Texas tradeshow that will be held at the Reliant Center in Houston. The Houston Bulk Materials Handling Society sponsored event will be held October 15-16, 2013, and covers a range of product and service specific to the manufacturing … Read more

Deal Struck with Overseas Material Handling Company

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Kalmar, a division of Cargotec, has recently been awarded an order to supply of 20 reachstackers and 20 forklift trucks for Pacific Materials Handling; which is one of their primary retailers. The order will be delivered during Cargotec’s 2013 second quarter. The delivery is scheduled for quarter three in 2013. This order will dramatically increase … Read more

Outsourcing Your Cold Storage Could Save You Money, Time

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If your warehouse or manufacturing facility handles products that need to be held in sub-freezing temperatures, you probably are already familiar with the challenges that presents. Employees are required to work in severe conditions. Costs for power to constantly maintain temperature are already high and are always escalating. And the regulatory oversight involved with holding products below freezing can be a … Read more

Reusable Plastic Containers Can Help the Environment

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Reusable Plastic ContainersUsing Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) instead of corrugated boxes can result in substantial environmental benefits for manufacturers, according to a new study released last month by an industry organization specializing in measuring environmental impact.

RPCs are plastic boxes that can be used over and over again to ship fresh produce, perishables such as seafood, and other products. Franklin Associates — a leading consulting company specializing on life cycle analyses and solid waste management — was commissioned by IFCO, a manufacture or RPCs, to consider the environmental benefits of their use. The report was issued June 18.

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Superlift Material Handling Offers 30,000 Pallet Truck

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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