Material handling equipment - Articles - Page 23

Why modern warehouses need innovation in battery charging technology

While times have changed and assembly lines have been updated with the latest technology, the early adapters of battery charging technology developed the core methods that are still used today.

Matt Bridge

July 5, 2016

Due to new technologies, employers today are looking for highly skilled workers educated in science and trained in technology, who can operate advanced electronic equipment, give engineers proper feedback on process changes and assist with process improvements.

Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated

Intelligrated produces conveyor, sortation, palletizers, robotics, AS/RS solutions, warehouse execution systems, labor management software and order fulfillment technologies.

July 5, 2016

Honeywell, Morris Plains, N.J., announced plans to acquire Cincinnati-based Intelligrated, an automated material handling solutions provider, for $1.5 billion.

Next-generation work assist vehicle

July 1, 2016

Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, introduced the Crown WAV 60 Series work assist vehicle, designed to help achieve a greater level of safety, efficiency and flexibility.

Rolling bearing grease for enhanced protection against friction and wear

June 30, 2016

Klüber Lubrication, Londonderry, N.H., announced the availability of Klübertherm HB 88-182, a versatile long-term grease that offers corrosion and wear protection for rolling bearings.

Dual lane conveyor system for hand-packing individual trays

June 27, 2016

Multi-Conveyor, Winneconne, Wis., built a dual lane conveyor system with a center rail for a hand pack line.

Conveyor line moves product as cold as ice

June 8, 2016

Dynamic Conveyor, Muskegon, Mich., took its DynaClean food conveyor systems into very cold environments.

Holding company acquires Bluff Manufacturing

Bluff Manufacturing provides material handling and warehouse safety equipment.

May 23, 2016

Wincove Private Holdings LP, Boston, acquired Bluff Manufacturing, a provider of material handling and warehouse safety equipment based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Cambridge consolidates 2 facilities, opens innovation center

The company moved all conveyor belt and wire mesh manufacturing into its 237,000-square-foot headquarters in Cambridge, Md.

May 17, 2016

Cambridge International consolidated all Maryland employees and business units under one roof.

Powered scissor lift hand pallet truck

May 9, 2016

Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, introduced the Crown PTH 50PS Series powered scissor lift hand pallet truck.

Stacker crane

April 26, 2016

Swisslog, Newport News, Va., developed the Vectura stacker crane, designed to accommodate a wide variety of pallet configurations in high-bay warehouses and distribution centers.