Despite global economic and political uncertainty and tepid confidence levels among US consumers and investors, the materials handling industry is expected to show moderate growth over the next two years, according to a report issued earlier this month. MHI, one of the material handling industry’s leading trade groups, released its State of the Industry report … Read more
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the articles you will find on the Bahrns blog this week: The short-term growth rate for the material handling industry looks bright with some analysts predicting expansion of 7 to 10%. What will that mean for your business? Plus, do you like high-tech gadgets such as smartphones and … Read more
Buildings that can repair themselves after earthquakes? Ships that can repair their own hulls in the event of a breach? Houses that can paint themselves? All of these technologies may be a reality in the near future as scientists and researchers prepare to bring these types of 21st Century materials to the marketplace. In the … Read more
ARPAC, an integrated packaging solutions company based in Schiller Park, Illinois, has purchased Lambert Material Handling for an undisclosed price, according to news reports. Lambert, which is based in Syracuse, New York, makes robotic palletizers and automatic palletizing systems including bag, drum and used palletizers. ARPAC president Rick Allegretti said the acquisition “builds on our … Read more
While many manufacturing and warehouse operations still rely on forklifts for moving materials from Point A to Point B, a growing number of companies are turning to tugger and cart systems for more efficiency and cost savings. Tuggers and carts are like miniature trains that don’t run on rails. A series of carts can be … Read more
Modern Materials Handling has announced the winners of this year’s annual Productivity Achievement Awards. In the category of manufacturing, the award went to the Braun Corporation for its ability to provide outstanding customer service, quickly respond to changing business conditions and deliver orders that meet customer requirements. Wirtz Beverage was named the winner in the … Read more
Courses and stand-alone classes are all of the rage for post-college learning, especially when you hit the professional market. This can be a necessity in a number of cases, especially as technology has evolved so radically over the last few years and changed how we look at some of the processes we deal with in … Read more
This week on the Bahrns blog: It’s the 21st Century and the future has arrived. Will it take the form of buildings that can repair cracks in their concrete? Or paint that fixes itself automatically? The answers may surprise you! Plus, forklifts have been used for decades to move products from one place to another. … Read more
Pallets will continue to be one of the most important tools used to transport materials through the supply chain at least for the next several years, according to a new report issued by an industry consulting group. “World Pallets”, a study conducted and published by the Freedonia Group, determined that the use of pallets will … Read more
All kinds of liquids are constantly being moved through the supply chain, including everything from milk to fuel, and from inks to industrial-grade liquid plastics. The key to moving the liquids you need from the supplier to the warehouse or factory safely and efficiently depends on choosing the proper container. Size, composition and capacity are … Read more
