Intelligrated, one of the leading manufacturers of automated materials handling equipment, has opened a new regional center in Irving, Texas, that will serve the Southwestern United States. The company — which is headquartered in Mason, Ohio — hopes the center will provide access to specialized engineering, projects management, and sales support for companies in southwestern … Read more
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel participated in the unveiling of a new pallet depot on the city Southeast Side last week. The grand opening was held Wednesday, December 3, at the PECO Pallet depot located at 2924 E. 126th St., in Chicago’s Hegewisch neighborhood, can process up to 500,000 pallets per month and stre up to … Read more
Modern warehouses operate more efficiently by taking advantage of their vertical footprint, rather than expanding horizontally. Building up rather than out reduces floor space, decreases property taxes and reduces maintenance and care. But there are inherent risks with storing products one or more stories in the air. Without adequate safety devices, products and workers can … Read more
Storage Solutions — the Indianapolis-based employee-owned manufacturer of industrial storage and materials handling equipment – is making a big push into the Western market by opening a new office in Ontario, California, and a 50,000 square foot distributions center in nearby Montebello. The new warehouse and distribution center will house a wide variety of the … Read more
Following the lead of such major retail powerhouses as Wal-Mart and Costco, an increasing number of companies are opting for block pallets over the more traditional stringer pallets. Both types of pallets are made of wood, but stringer pallets have three “stringer boards” that form its base while block pallets typically are composed of nine … Read more
When you need to access items that are located on the back of a pallet, it can be inconvenient and time-consuming. But product developed by King Industries, in Australia, provides an innovative solution. The Roto-Picker allows pallets to be easily picked up and spun around on a turntable so that users have access to cartons … Read more
Summer has (finally) arrived and with it come warm temperatures, sunny days and easier living. But summer also signals the arrival of insects and other pests that can make your dock area a living nightmare. Fortunately, there are several products that are designed to protect your dock from insects, birds and even human invaders such … Read more
A company that makes storage racks has teamed with a tube manufacturer to create a new type of rack that is designed to withstand earthquakes and heavy impacts from forklifts without spilling the products that are stored on it. Hannibal Industries and Twinlode Corp. unveiled the new Gen 2 racking product during the Modex materials … Read more
A recent survey conducted among shippers indicated that Transportation Management Systems were a good investment because over time they lowered freight costs enough to more than pay for themselves. More than 40% of the transportation professional polled said TMS systems saved them between 5% and 10% on their freight costs. And 23% said their total … Read more
A new 145,000 square foot distribution center operated by the state of Wyoming’s Department of Revenue Liquor Division features a voice recognition system that allows workers to use voice-activated controls to speed up the picking process and dramatically cut fulfillment times. The facility, located in Cheyenne, allows workers to use smart phones to communicate with … Read more
