Wrapping pallets and other materials in stretch film can save your company money, cut down on product loss and damage, and improve operational efficiencies. Stretch Film Saves Money Using stretch film is a great way to save money. It can be used to consolidate loads, making them less time intensive than handling loose boxes. This … Read more
Randall Manufacturing — an Elmhurst, Illinois, building solutions company — recently launched a series of interviews with commercial building experts discussing the “green” building trends that can be expected over the next several years. The interview series is based on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program launched by the US Green Building Council. … Read more
A new lift table introduced by Southworth Products, of Portland, Maine, lowers to just 3-1/2″ above the floor and can accommodate any skid or pallet, including closed bottom designs, up to 2,200 pounds. The LiftMat comes with an optional diamond-plate ramp that allows workerst o feed and offload it using a hand pallet jack or … Read more
Did you ever walk into a chain pharmacy or discount store wonder how in the world they can keep track of the tens of thousands of separate products they offer for sale? Typically, central distribution centers will warehouse nearly all of their products — such as toilet paper, gum and both prescription and over-the-counter medications — and … Read more
Columbus McKinnon has rolled out what it calls its lightest and most compact 3/4 and 1-1/2 ton ratchet hoist ever. The ratchet hoist, called the CM Bandit, currently is available in Canada and will be sold in the US starting next month, according to a company news release. What makes it unique is its compact design and … Read more
Editor’s Note: This is the second of special two-part series on scissors lift safety. When used correctly, scissors lifts can improve operational efficiency, help maintain optimal ergonomic conditions for workers, and increase productivity. In order to maximize your use of a scissors lift in your materials handling operation, there are a number of considerations to take … Read more
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series on scissors lift safety. Scissors lifts are a helpful tool in the warehouse and manufacturing environment because they allow workers to perform tasks at a comfortable, ergonomically improved height. But they also can be dangerous if not used correctly. Michael Renken, vice president of sales for … Read more
The key to the American South’s future economic prosperity may lie with advance manufacturing, according to a report issued by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation. The report was commissioned by the Southern Governor’s Association. That organizations president, Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, said Southern states should band together to support a common goal of creating … Read more
Packaging students from six universities will participate in “The Amazing Packaging Race”, a takeoff on the popular CBS television series, “The Amazing Race”, during this year’s PACK EXPO, to be held September 23 to 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Teams of students will compete for points by completing complicated packaging-related tasks at the booths or participating … Read more
A leading forklift safety official says the recent upsurge in forklift accidents could be directly related to the global economic recovery. Stuart Taylor, of Mentor Training, says sudden economic changes — both up and down — usually are accompanied by an increase in forklift accidents. “The connection between the recession and accidents is clear,” Taylor said in prepared … Read more
