Forklifts and other materials handling vehicles are enormously powerful machines that can weigh upwards of several tons. As a result, they have the potential to be one of the most dangerous pieces of equipment in any warehouse, manufacturing facility or industrial setting. According to the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration, there are approximately 35,000 forklift … Read more
Trelleborg, a global industrial group specializing in advanced polymer technology, has issued a new whitepaper and mobile app designed to help engineers understand the benefits of engineered fabrics. The purpose of the program is to raise the profile of engineered fabrics in applications where they might not have been considered in the past, according to … Read more
A new report issued by Research and Markets states that automated material handling growth rose about 18% between 2010 and 2011, according to a recent news release. Most of the sales in Europe, which accounted for 42% of in global sales. The US came in second in terms of growth, with about 21% market share. Japan … Read more
BMW, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, has recently partnered with a New Jersey company to improve the safety, efficiency and security of its UK forklift fleet through the use of keycards. The keycards are used to restrict access to forklifts and other industrial vehicles to trained, authorized users. They are part … Read more
Safe operations is everybody’s business. Not only does it create a healthier and more productive work environment, but it also can result in fewer accidents, employee injuries, and workmen’s compensation claims. That means higher profits, which is the aim of every business. Business seeking to make their warehouses and manufacturing facilities safer need look no further … Read more
“Green” seems to be the buzzword for 2014 and now many warehouse and manufacturing facilities are getting into the game. Recently, Tim Barrett and Arthur Barrett, executives at Barrett Distribution — a Franklin, Massachusetts, warehousing company — shared their tips on creating greener facilities for business: 1. When It Comes to Reducing Waste, Target Low-Hanging … Read more
Cascade Corporation — a manufacturer of forklift accessories based in Portland, Oregon — was recently awarded the “WINovation” award from the Wine Industry Network for their innovative wine barrel handler forklift attachment. The wine barrel handler simplifies the barrel handling process and makes it easier for wine companies to move their products. It can handle … Read more
A Chicago-area battery manufacturer has launched a program aimed at convincing forklift fleet owners to convert all of their vehicles to electrical power. EnerSys –which is based in Romeoville, Illinois, just southwest of Chicago — said it will launch the first phase of its new “Convert to Electric” program starting in the Chicago area then … Read more
A growing number of industries are discovering the benefits of nanomaterials, microscopic-sized engineered substances that are being used in everything from creating super-strength adhesives to making ultra-light spacecraft light that can easily escape the Earth’s orbit. But now a government regulatory body says it is alarmed by this materials trend and has issued recommendations for … Read more
National Bulk Equipment — a manufacture or material handling equipment based in Holland, Michigan — recently unveiled a new integrated material handling and packaging system that eliminates the need for any pallet handling during the pick, sort and shipping process. The new automated bulk material handling and packaging system was built using existing NBE integrated … Read more
