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

Loading Bay Safety More Critical with Holiday Rush

With the upcoming holiday season, businesses are stocking up on Christmas inventory and warehouses are seeing more traffic. Material handling equipment training provider Mentor Training warns that the increase in orders, pre-deliveries and workplace activity during the holiday rush multiplies the safety risks associated with the loading and unloading of goods. “Loading bay safety always … Read more

MHIA Launches the First MODEX 2012

September 07, 2011 – Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) together with its collated partners announced that they have finally set up everything for the first MODEX 2012 Expo and Conference. Not only that,  they now accept Online Registration for those who wants to be part of the MODEX 2012. Modex 2012 is the first … Read more

VESTIL Introduces Its Green Product Line

Vestil is known for producing high quality and durable material handling equipment and storage solutions. They are known for their dock boards, pallets, chocks, clamps, ladder, scales, storage cabinets and more. Most consumers favored Vestil not only because of their products’ quality but also because of its reasonable prices. Now, Vestil is giving us more … Read more

MHEDA Journal Pays Tribute to Material Handling Icon H. Bernstein

Warehouse supplies and equipment allow for quick and efficient material handling operations. This year’s second quarter issue of the MHEDA Journal sports an article on the achievements of material handling icon Howard Bernstein. Mr. Bernstein has been engaged in the material handling industry for over 60 years. He served as president of the Material Handling … Read more