When it comes to providing protection for the hands and arms during industrial applications, there’s no question that work gloves are an essential piece of safety equipment. But with so many different types of work gloves available, how do you know which is the right glove for the job? Work gloves are made from many … Read more
A manufacturer of excavating equipment and other heavy duty vehicles announced that it is building a new $49.2 million championship golf course next to its world headquarters in order to boost sales and raise its brand’s global profile. JCB — formerly known as JC Bamford Excavators Limited — is a British multinational corporation that is … Read more
Scissors lifts are designed to position workers in ergonomically correct work positions so that specific tasks can be performed safely and efficiently. Because every job is unique, however, a cookie cutter approach to scissors lift often is not practical. Fortunately, there are many options available when it comes to customizing your scissors lift to fit the … Read more
International Thermal Systems –a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of industrial ovens, furnaces, washer systems and other material handling equipment — announced in a news release that it has purchased Continental Equipment Corporation, also of Milwaukee, for an undisclosed price. ITS acquired Continental because it wanted to expand its belt, cabinet, monorail, rotary drum and spray quench systems, … Read more
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
Terex, a leading manufacturer of materials handling vehicles and heavy equipment, recently unveiled its newest product, the Terex Hi-Ranger TM100. The vehicle is a non-overcenter, telescoping material handling aerial device that has been redesigned to include several new improvements, according to a news release. Among the changes are a decreased travel height and a lower … Read more
Trash and clutter are the enemy of any efficient business. So having adequate waste receptacles available in your manufacturing or warehouse facility is critical to streamlined and profitable operations. Waste receptacles, also known as trash cans or waste bins, come in many different shapes, sizes and colors. Some are portable and have two or four wheels … Read more
Martin Engineering, of Neponset, announced in a news release that it has created a new conveyor belt cleaner for use in the aggregate and mining industries. The Martin PV Cleaner is designed specifically for gravel operations and can remove wet, sticky sand from belts ranging from 18 to 72 inches.
Looking like a cross between R2D2 from “Star Wars” and Number 5 from “Short Circuit”, ADAM, the newest robot from RMT Robotics was rolled out, literally, during this year’s PROMAT trade show in Chicago. ADAM, an anagram for “Autonomous Delivery and Manipulation”, is a highly dynamic autonomous mobile robot (AMR) that is designed to improve productivity by robotically … Read more
A number of economic signs indicate optimism in the US manufacturing sector during the next three to six months, according to a quarterly report issued this month by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). The September 2013 composite index, the leading indicator for the manufacturing sector, increased to 66, up from 58 in … Read more
