Products Insulation meter identifies dangerous electrical wiring Monday May 13, 2013 Damaged or degraded wire insulation can cause breakdowns in critical electrical equipment such as generators, switchgear and motor windings. Far worse, it can deliver a lethal shock to anyone that comes into contact with the current through a ... Performance Freight Systems turns 70,000 pallets/month with new WMS Monday May 13, 2013 Accellos announced a new case study on AccellosOne Warehouse Management System for 3PL customer, Performance Freight Systems. The California-based third party logistics company implemented the Accellos solution to accommodate the requirements of ... Standard-Knapp announces updated YouTube channel Monday May 13, 2013 Standard-Knapp , a worldwide leader in the manufacture of innovative packaging machinery, announces that it has updated and reorganized its YouTube channel. The product videos have been uploaded to Standard-Knapp’s website, and are excellent ... New software features improve pick & pass operations Monday May 13, 2013 Two new Power Pick Global software features improve pick and pass operations in organizations. Power Pick Global software can improve material flow by directing operators to the next pick within the pick zone reducing operator dwell time. In addition, ... Standard-Knapp announces 598 Tritium™ Shrink Wrapper Monday May 13, 2013 Standard-Knapp announces its innovative 598 Tritium™ Shrink Wrapper a continuous motion shrink wrapper capable of handling applications in the food, beverage and personal care industries. The 598 Tritium Shrink Wrapper is equipped with a 2-axis ... Standard-Knapp announces Model 199 continuous-motion case sealer Monday May 13, 2013 Standard-Knapp announces the availability of the Model 199 continuous-motion case sealer, ideal for high-speed sealing of primed flap and re-shipper cases (RSC). The high efficiency Model 199’s inline design allows for high speed, consistent ... Morse Watchmans makes it easy and affordable to manage keys Monday May 13, 2013 Morse Watchmans’ product lineup at this year’s IFSEC Show features the many benefits and options of the KeyWatcher® Touch system, including touchscreen convenience and an attractive new dark grey finish. Also on display are the KeyWatcher® ... Morse Watchmans solutions go beyond basic key control Monday May 13, 2013 New and innovative solutions for key management, along with a new mobile app, will be front and center in Morse Watchmans’ updated booth at IFSEC this year. Visitors can get hands-on demos of the company’s solutions in action, plus watch ... TMI, LLC introduces 6000 series roll-up door Thursday May 9, 2013 Reduced exposure time between differing environments provides less of an opportunity for unwanted insects, birds, dust and other particles to infiltrate a facility. With that in mind, TMI, LLC announced the 6000 Series roll-up door & screen ... TVH now carries block forks Thursday May 9, 2013 TVH is pleased to announce that we now carry block forks. Our line of forks has expanded to include these specialty forks. Our block handling forks will allow you to safely lift concrete or cement blocks in large quantities. These forks are a perfect ... Konecranes introduces CLX Electric Chain Hoist for increased productivity Thursday May 9, 2013 The new Konecranes CLX Electric Chain Hoist is targeted for manufacturing applications where high-speed load transfers and precise assembly work are required. Currently in capacities of 60 to 2,000 kg (130 to 4,400 lbs) CLX can be paired with workstation ... Anderson Power Products announces the 3-pole Mini PL SPEC Pak® Thursday May 9, 2013 Anderson Power Products (APP) is pleased to introduce the 3 Position Mini PL connector. This compact, environmentally sealed (IP68) connector is capable of 22 amps at 600 volts (UL). The 3 Position Mini PL connector features a manual release latch ... AccellosOne WMS boosts performance, reliability for New Jersey company warehouse operations Thursday May 9, 2013 Accellos announced a new case study on AccellosOne Warehouse Management System and AccellosOne Ship customer, Atlantic Can Company.  The New Jersey based distributor of tin products boosted performance, cut inventory loss by 85 percent, and ... Hyster unveils new center rider lift truck at 2013 WERC WIRE Show Tuesday May 7, 2013 Hyster Company launched its new LO2.5 center rider lift truck at the 2013 Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) WIRE Show. Also on display at the show was the company’s Hyster® Tracker wireless asset management system, introduced ... Lista offers workspace solutions for manufacturing facilities Tuesday May 7, 2013 Lista International Corporation offers a wide variety of storage and workstation solutions to improve efficiency and organization in manufacturing facilities. Lista’s modular workbenches and workstations are ideally suited for use in cellular ... Product identification labels withstand full immersion in salt water Tuesday May 7, 2013 Custom engineered product identification labels that are UL recognized for outdoor use and suitable for virtually any application are available from Nameplates For Industry, Inc. of New Bedford, Massachusetts. NFi Salt Water and UV-resistant labels ... New foamy cushioned bumpers Tuesday May 7, 2013 PERMALIGHT® increased its offering of foamy bumpers to 15 different shapes, many shapes now also in 16 foot length, in addition to the standard 39-inch length.  These brightly daytime-visible bumpers are made ... ITW Muller offers greater efficiency, safety and mobility with GW-4100 Tuesday May 7, 2013 ITW Muller introduces its highly mobile GW-4100 robotic pallet wrapper.  This latest solution offers increased product protection and wrapping consistency, improved employee safety, less waste and significant time and cost-savings over hand-wrapping. ... Appleton launches Quick Response Program for industrial power and control Products Tuesday May 7, 2013 Appleton is pleased to announce the full launch of its exclusive Quick Response Program (QRP) for its most popular power and control products. Appleton QRP ensures customers in the United States and Canada of faster, more responsive shipping -- ... Eagle Eye level lite receives ETL approval Tuesday May 7, 2013 “In our commitment to higher standards, we are proud to announce that our Eagle Eye line of sensors has ETL approval,” says Rick Mavrakis, Executive Vice President for Flow-Rite . “The original design did not need to be altered to ... Lever actuated shaft collars new larger sizes can be moved without tools Tuesday May 7, 2013 An expanded line of lever actuated shaft collars that can be opened, moved and re-clamped by hand for use in larger, non-rotary applications is being introduced by Stafford Manufacturing Corp. of Wilmington, Massachusetts. Staff-Lok™ Shaft Collars ... NEW COFE™ starter kit from VARGO® Thursday May 2, 2013 VARGO is now offering a starter kit version of its powerful COFE warehouse control system designed for warehouse and distribution operations processing as little as 2,000 orders per day. COFE is an acronym for Continuous Order Fulfillment Enterprise ... Wheel weighing scale prevents axle overloading and tire Thursday May 2, 2013 A portable wheel weighing scale that helps prevent the overloading of axles on Motorhomes, RVs, trailers and trucks, especially those with fifth wheels, is available from Alliance Scale , Inc. of Canton, Massachusetts. The Alliance/CAS wheel weighing ... Singer Safety announces a new ECO-Screen Thursday May 2, 2013 Singer Safety Company is now offering an "Economy-Friendly" portable safety screen. Our new screen is comparable to our original safety screen, but available for a fraction of the price. The EZ Screen boasts a new matte black, rust resistant finish, ... Jamco Inc. adds Bulldog Batteries to product lineup Thursday May 2, 2013 Jamco Inc. has been recently appointed to be the authorized distributor of Bulldog Batteries manufactured in Wabash, Ind. for the Orlando and Florida area. Bulldog's quality, turnaround time and competitive pricing are one of the reasons for Jamco ... Boston Gear expands ratio offering of 700 Series speed reducers Monday April 29, 2013 New 80:1 and 100:1 ratios are now available in single reduction 700 Series worm gear speed reducers. The new models provide the compact size of a single reduction reducer with a lower purchase price than traditional double reduction units. Units are ... Crown Equipment unveils versatile, intelligent additions to V-Force Series Chargers Monday April 29, 2013 As more battery-powered forklift users move from conventional charging to opportunity charging, Crown Equipment Corporation introduced two new models to its V-Force V-HFM (High-Frequency Modular) Series Charger as well as a Battery Monitoring Identification ... PEER Bearing announces a new line of mounted bearing units Thursday April 25, 2013 PEER Bearing announced the introduction of an innovative bearing solution designed specifically for the commercial conveyor and material handling industry. According to an independent study by a leading international research company, global demand ... OnSSI releases comprehensive mobile tech support spp Thursday April 25, 2013 OnSSI has released a new Tech Support Mobile App that enables users and partners to easily access critical information and documentation on OnSSI’s industry leading Ocularis VMS directly from their smart phones. The new app is being offered ... MCFA releases white paper on new advances in lift truck technology Wednesday April 24, 2013 Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) released a new white paper aimed at educating warehouse managers on recent advancements in lift truck navigation technology.  The white paper, titled, "Determining The Right Lift Truck Navigation ... American Sentinel University’s new e-book profiles why GIS is a critical tool for supply chain management professionals Wednesday April 24, 2013   Location is vital to decision making in supply chain management (SCM) because it is the great invisible common denominator. But when used in analysis, it is far more complicated. That’s why SCM professionals need to master powerful ... Shifting Gears Konecranes listed as one of the best companies for leaders Wednesday May 22, 2013 For the second consecutive year, Konecranes has been named to Chief Executive’s list of 40 Best Companies for Leaders. Konecranes is proud to have received this recognition, indicative of their commitment to the cultivation of talent and leadership ... YRC Freight implements network optimization plan Wednesday May 22, 2013 YRC Freight moves forward with continuous improvements, implementing a change in operations which will deliver even greater service reliability and consistency across their network. The network changes enhance operational efficiencies by increasing ... Santana Equipment Trading Company launches nationwide intern/management trainee program Wednesday May 22, 2013 Santana Equipment Trading Company announces the 10-year milestone for their intern/management trainee program. The program is designed to provide college students throughout the United States with an opportunity to gain professional work experience, ... MCFA recognizes twenty years of partnership with Miami Industrial Trucks Wednesday May 22, 2013 Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) recognized Miami Industrial Trucks for its 20-year commitment to serving customers as a local MCFA dealer.  As part of the MCFA dealer network, Miami Industrial Trucks, headquartered in Dayton, ... DuPont packaging survey results: ‘convenience’ food packaging changed our lives Monday May 20, 2013 Recloseable packaging and microwaveable plastic trays were named top packaging breakthroughs that most impacted peoples’ lives over the last 25 years in an on-line survey hosted by DuPont .  Together the two categories of invention captured ... TEKLYNX partners with Niceware to provide integrated solution support for channel partners Wednesday May 15, 2013 TEKLYNX International announces a new partnership with Niceware International, LLC. This partnership aligns with TEKLYNX’ focus on reinvesting in its channel by providing additional support and resources for their reseller partners. This ... Accellos named in 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 for 3rd Year Wednesday May 15, 2013 Accellos announced that it has been included in the 2013 Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100 by  Supply & Demand Chain Executive  Magazine. This year marks the third consecutive time Accellos has received the distinction. The 12th ... UniCarriers Americas awarded top dealer sales professionals with trip Monday May 13, 2013 UniCarriers Americas [Nissan Forklift Corporation, North America recently merged with TCM America to form UniCarriers Americas] awarded its top dealers’ sales professionals of both new forklifts and aftermarket parts with a trip to St. Thomas, ... Innovative Johnson Controls education collaboration recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal Monday May 13, 2013 Johnson Controls and the University of Wisconsin (UW)-Milwaukee are being recognized for an unprecedented industry-academic partnership that advances research, development and commercialization of energy storage technologies.  The Milwaukee ... Multi-conveyor LLC receives ACUITY Safety Achievement Award Thursday May 9, 2013 Multi-Conveyor LLC was presented with the ACUITY Safety Award for businesses that exemplify the partnership with ACUITY that helps ensure a safe work place. The plaque was presented by Angela Banerjee, Sr. Loss Control Representative at ACUITY ... MH Equipment opens new Midwest branch Wednesday May 8, 2013 MH Equipment , a new and used material handling dealer serving the Midwest announced that they are opening a new 3000 sq. ft. dealership that will serve the Dubuque area from offices at 8319 Burds Road in Peosta, IA.  “We are enthusiastic ... Herndon Products, Inc. receives Performance Excellence Award Wednesday May 8, 2013 Herndon Products, Inc. (HPI)   announced that it has received a 2012 Boeing Performance Excellence Award (BPEA). The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance.  Herndon ... Zip-Pak expands global services with new Brazil facility Wednesday May 8, 2013 Resealable-closure company, Zip-Pak , a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) based in Manteno, IL, has announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility in Cabreuva, São Paulo, Brazil. The 46,000 sq. ft. (3,502 m2) plant began commercial ... OnSSI hires new regional sales manager for Caribbean and Latin America Tuesday May 7, 2013 OnSSI has named Sergio Sanchez as Regional Sales Manager for North CALA (Caribbean and Latin America). Sergio brings his extensive industry experience in sales, project development and technical support in the CALA region to the market leader ... FSIP appoints new sales manager Tuesday May 7, 2013 FSIP has promoted Clare Hudson to Sales Manager. Clare joined FSIP in 2010 as a Sales Associate and in 2012 was promoted to a Dealer Account Manager.  In her new role as Sales Manager she will supervise the Sales Associates and continue to oversee ... GS1 appoints US Vice President, Human Resources Tuesday May 7, 2013 GS1 US has appointed Gregory Rogers vice president, human resources. In this role, Mr. Rogers is responsible for developing a comprehensive human capital management program for all GS1 US employees to further drive organizational effectiveness. ... Alta Equipment Company celebrates new Metro West Construction Equipment Headquarters Tuesday May 7, 2013 Alta Equipment Company is hosting an open house on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11 to celebrate the grand opening of their new Metro West Construction Equipment Headquarters.  The open house, themed Backhoes, Blues & Barbeque , will ... Buckhorn® product donations support active military and veterans Tuesday May 7, 2013 Buckhorn Inc. has collectively donated more than $10,000 worth of hand-held containers to organizations that touch the lives of our U.S. active military and veterans. Most recently, Buckhorn donated attached lid and straight wall containers to Ride ... CLARK recognizes 2013’s top parts and service managers Tuesday May 7, 2013 CLARK Material Handling Company recognized the top parts and service managers for 2013 from across North America for their outstanding contributions in supporting CLARK customers in their geographic regions. Bo Maslanyk, CLARK’s VP of Sales ... Accellos named Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 6th consecutive year Thursday May 2, 2013 Accellos has been selected as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider for 2013 by  Inbound Logistics  Magazine. This year marks the sixth consecutive year the company has received the distinction. “Every April for the past 17 years, Inbound ... Toyota lift trucks ranked safest in material handling study Thursday May 2, 2013 For the third consecutive year Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) ranked number one as the lift truck buyers and specifiers consider safest in a recent study conducted by Peerless Research Group on Lift Truck Safety.* Toyota also rated ... Barcoding, Inc. acquires Miles Technologies, Inc. Thursday May 2, 2013 Barcoding, Inc.  announced that it has completed the acquisition of Miles Technologies, Inc. , in order to increase its presence in the central region of the United States and expand its radio frequency identification (RFID) capabilities. Based ... META-Regalbau establishes US subsidiary Thursday May 2, 2013 On January 1, 2013, the new subsidiary of META - Regalbau of Arnsberg, Germany – META Storage Solutions - has started operations in Suwanee, Georgia.  The leading manufacturer of storage technology systems thus expands its international ... Santana says farewell to valued employee Wednesday May 1, 2013 Robert (Bob) Walker, 56, of Lake Zurich, IL passed away on April 27th, 2013. Bob, known by some as "Buck" or "Showtime,” served Santana Equipment Trading Company as much more than just Director of Marketing and Public Relations during his two ... Bremen Castings adds firearm manufacturing Monday April 29, 2013 Bremen Castings has been a family-run foundry for over 74 years and now, the business is debuting as a new entity, BCI Defense.  With a former focus in manufacturing machined complete gray and ductile iron components as well as producing products ... Cerro Wire donates building wire to Helping a Hero project Monday April 29, 2013 Cerro Wire LLC announces that their NNB residential wire will be used to complete Helping a Hero ’s latest project in Elysian, MN. Cerro Wire donated thousands of feet of wire, which will be used as part of a new home for disabled veteran SPC ... Four New Penn terminals set safety records Monday April 29, 2013 Employees at New Penn terminals in four locations were recently honored for achieving new safety milestones. The Milton, Pa. , Cinnaminson, N.J. , Altoona, Pa. , and Burlington, Vt . terminals have all passed the one year mark with perfect ... Hannibal Industries invests in new truck fleet Thursday April 25, 2013 On Earth Day 2013 Hannibal Industries announced that it purchased a brand new truck fleet.  The company purchased six cleaner burning diesel tractors as a part of an initiative to reduce particle matter and nitrogen oxides emissions. Hannibal ... Breakthrough®Fuel receives Innovation award from Unilever Thursday April 25, 2013 Breakthrough ® Fuel has been awarded the prestigious "Winning Through Innovation," award from Unilever at the company's first North American Partner to Win event in New York City. The award recognizes Breakthrough®Fuel's efforts for ... UniCarriers Americas President Peter Kruse resigns Thursday April 25, 2013 UniCarriers Americas Corporation president Peter Kruse has announced he will resign due to personal reasons effective May 2, 2013. Nissan Forklift, North America merged with TCM America to form UniCarriers Americas earlier this month. Akira Shiki, ... Clear Automation received sales growth award from Fanuc Robotics Thursday April 25, 2013 Clear Auotomation announced it has received FANUC Robotics' award for outstanding sales growth for 2012. Clear Automation has been an Authorized System Integrator of FANUC robots for five years, using their automation solutions in such diverse ... Hy-Tek Material Handling promotes integrated systems president Thursday April 25, 2013 Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Tom Mann to Integrated Systems Division President. Integrated Systems is one of four divisions operated by Columbus, Ohio-based Hy-Tek. In addition, Hy-Tek operates Mobile Equipment, ... Nexiant changes name to MarginPoint Reflects new focus on global indirect materials management Thursday April 25, 2013 Reflecting an evolutionary shift in the company’s vision to deliver cost-effective solutions for managing customers’ indirect materials, Nexiant today announced the official change of its company name to  MarginPoint .  ... Cheetah Software selected as Inbound Logistics Top 100 logistics IT provider Thursday April 25, 2013 Cheetah Software Systems has again been chosen as a Top 100 Logistics IT Provider by Inbound Logistics. Providing solutions for the retail, courier, transportation, delivery, and logistics industries, Cheetah is recognized for how it provides dynamic, ... Clark announces top sales managers, salespersons, sales coordinators and rental managers of 2013 Wednesday April 24, 2013 CLARK Material Handling Company has announced the recipients of its Sales Manager, Salesperson, Sales Coordinator, and Rental Manager of the Year awards for 2013. These winners achieved excellent growth in CLARK forklift trucks sales and rentals in ...