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Kardex Remstar ...............................................Page 24

Digital Lumens ..................................................Page 24

Bastian Solutions ..............................................Page 25

Vidmar ...............................................................Page 26

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Zehnder Clean Air Solutions ..........................Page 28

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Voxware .............................................................Page 34


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Interroll ..............................................................Page 17

Motion Industries ............................................Page 17

PFlow Industries ..............................................Page 18

Transbotics ........................................................Page 19


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The Raymond Corp........................................... Page 7

Lift’n Buddy ....................................................... Page 7

Crown Equipment ............................................. Page 8

Hyster Company ............................................. Page 10

A-Safe ................................................................ Page 13

Beumer Group ..................................................Page 20

Muller LCS .........................................................Page 21

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ing the amount of steel racking needed. Nature’s Best requires seven fewer oper-ators and lift trucks, which is expected to save the company $2 million in labor over the next five years.

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As one of the largest privately owned wholesale distributors of natural and organic products in

the United States, Nature’s Best deliv-ers grocery, refrigerated, frozen, bulk, supplements, personal care, herbs, medicinal and pet products to retailers throughout the Western, Central and Southern regions of the United States, as well as Hawaii, Alaska and Asia.

Threatened with a costly ware-house expansion to house its grow-ing business, the company sought to accommodate more SKUs without increasing its footprint or compro-mising throughput. After deploying new lift trucks including a multi-level order selector, the company added 33% to 45% more pick positions and decreased operating costs by 25%.

The lift truck uses an elevating plat-form to enable picking at heights of 120 inches. The strategy placed slow-er-moving SKUs above faster-mov-ing items, allowing more frequently picked items to be in the most acces-sible locations. Brian McCarthy, senior vice president of operations at Nature’s Best, says the solution creates a one-touch system for the 6- to 10-foot pick zone while consolidating and elevating slow-movers. The system now achieves the new productivity goal of 144 cases per hour.

“Most conventional pallet trucks would only allow us to slot from con-

crete to 6 feet,” McCarthy says. “We have nearly doubled the accessible space in our cooler and freezer areas.”

Operators now pick from mul-tiple levels and often build the entire order within the same aisle, eliminat-ing unnecessary product touches and travel time. To date, the facility has decreased operating costs by 25% and saved more than $500,000 by minimiz-

More pick positions boosts productivity with fewer operators and less racking in the same footprint.

Low-level orderpicker enables picking at 120 inches

The lift trucks at Nature’s Best now use an elevating platform to enable picking at heights of 120 inches.

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New electric fleet and rapid chargers cut energy, maintenance and labor costsEquipment standardization improves productivity amid consolidation of three facilities.

Empire Merchants North (EMN) is the only major locally owned wine and liquor distributorship

in upstate New York. Born out of a 2007 merger, the company now employs 623 associates and distributes about 5 mil-lion cases per year. A new lift truck fleet helped ensure a smooth transition while improving costs and productivity.

When the company decided to con-solidate three facilities under one roof in Coxsackie, N.Y., the new building included 22,000 square feet of office space, 15,000 square feet of merchan-dising space, and a 220,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution cen-ter. As the EMN team planned for the new facility, it sought to create an effi-cient distribution center floor and fleet plan.

“Lift trucks play a vital role in our tracking system,” says Tony Amalfitano, director of operations at EMN. “If they’re not running, we can’t get goods in or out, so everything we do is dependent on our equipment and the ability to move freight within the building.”

Following the success of a trial run, the company set about replac-ing all existing propane trucks with a fully electric fleet to reduce fuel costs. On-site training and support helped ease the transition to stand-up lift trucks for warehouse staff, many of which had spent the previous 20 years

using sit-down equipment. The training also helped familiar-ize operators with the express charging system.

“The AC technology and its rapid-charging system is really incredi-ble,” Amalfitano says. “We’ve got batter-ies going strong that have been in these machines since 2007. Getting a reliable fleet that saved quite a bit of money in the process, reduced fuel costs and eliminated downtime to change pro-pane tanks was a great move.”

The warehouse now performs the

same amount of work with fewer lift trucks. A comprehensive labor and repair agreement has reduced mainte-nance costs by 8%. Between the facili-ties, EMN has seen an annual savings of more than $70,000 across the fleet.

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On-site training and support helped ease the transition to stand-up lift trucks for warehouse staff.

Powered lift a hit at Arkansas hardware outletNew tool prevents back strain while handling heavy pails and cases.

Gazaway Lumber Co. in Paragould, Ark., is a top five dealer in the nation for Pratt &

Lambert paints, a member of the Ace Hardware cooperative, and a major supplier for the region’s contractors. A new powered lift helps employees handle 5-gallon paint pails with signifi-cantly reduced back strain.

Debbie Bailley, a paint specialist in charge of loading 5-gallon paint pails onto pallets, says that before the

powered lifter/transporter, she used a dolly and spent hours bending, lift-ing, carrying the 50-pound pails and arranging them in multiple layers on a pallet. Although the dolly made trans-port easier, the worker still had to lift every pail to load and unload it, all too often coping with fatigue and injuries over time.

The new transporter has a push-button, battery-powered lift that easily adjusts to the appropriate height, vary-


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ing from the ground level to an under pail clearance of 35 inches for loading onto tinters, shakers, counter tops and customer vehicles. It can handle loads of up to three pails at a time. As a transporter, Bailley has found that the lift transi-tions easily from the ware-house to the sales floor and even the parking lot. She often uses it to follow cus-tomers out to their vehicles to assist with loading.

“I love it. Now I can work until I’m 90,” says Bailley, who has worked at the store for 21 years. “It

has helped my back immensely. It sure beats lifting and car-rying pails by hand.”

Bailley adds that her colleagues regularly ask if they can borrow the lift when she doesn’t need it in the paint depart-ment since it works well for case-packed goods. A hinged metal platform flips down over the yoke, providing a flat sur-face for all types of loads. The unit requires no more room to operate than a standard two-wheel hand truck. It functions well in narrow aisles and can easily navigate tight corners.

Lift’n Buddy701-499-5293liftnbuddy.com

The lift transitions easily from the warehouse to the sales floor.

Narrow aisle lift trucks double productivityNew man-up equipment enables simpler movement and improved ergonomics.

Continental/Midland produces fasteners for manufac-turing applications, including automotive, household appliances and a variety of other applications. Located

in Park Forest, Ill., its 100,000-square-foot warehouse uses forklifts over multiple shifts, six days a week. The company deployed a new forklift enabling faster order picking and com-patibility with narrow aisle applications.

Operators were using man-down trucks, requiring them to handle products twice to pull product from the racks, fill orders and replace the unused product. This led to


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reduced productivity and the increased risk of han-dling damage.

Three new very narrow aisle turret stockpickers fea-ture three-wheel design, high visibility and an ergonomic seat with swivel, backrest and cushioned armrests. The equipment increased produc-tivity by allowing operators to touch the product only once and move product twice as fast.

“Our biggest concern was how narrow our aisles were. We wanted to make sure the equipment would be able to deal with our small space,” says Ken Breiner, warehouse manager. “We found the right product to fit our small space, and being able to pivot large pieces of equip-ment to get our freight down

and ready for market has been huge.”Breiner adds that the operators appreciate the comfort in

tight spaces, whereas previously “they had to turn their heads each time and look 25 feet in the air to see what they were moving. We have grown as a business to around $50 million in sales and through that growth we have not had to add addi-tional personnel because of the use of this equipment.”

Crown Equipment419-629-2311crown.com

New forklifts enable faster order picking and compatibility with narrow aisle applications.

Lift truck achieves ‘almost zero’ downtimeBusy yard application benefits from ergonomic cab and speedy service.

Southeastern Intermodal Industries offers an array of intermodal services in South Florida, including the area’s largest off-terminal storage and repair depot. Its

newest empty container handler ensures consistent uptime in the busy environment.

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The new empty container handler includes ergonomic features in the cab and controls, as well as improved visibility.

and maintenance to be completed quickly,” says Angel Donas, president and CEO of Southeastern Intermodal Industries. “Sometimes we have 50 to 80 trucks coming in with big con-tainers, and if time passes and we are unable to serve them, it costs us—both in productivity and fees.”

The new empty container handler includes ergonomic fea-tures in the cab and controls, as well as improved visibility. Donas says these features have increased productivity, but he is even more impressed with the reduced downtime as a result of increased serviceability and parts availability.

“The downtime on this machine is almost zero,” he says. “It is very, very rare that I need a service mechanic to do some-thing other than maintenance on the machines. If we do need a part, we have it the next day. There’s no way a truck is going to be down for more than two days, which is an improvement over other dealers and saves us money.”

The company has standardized around the supplier’s equip-ment, purchasing about 50 lift trucks over 20 years with capaci-ties ranging from 6,000 to 100,000 pounds.

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Polymer barriers deflect skepticismTest installation stands up to months of abuse with no maintenance costs.

Health care giant Kimberly-Clark operates a site in Flint, North Wales, that had been experienc-

ing persistent problems with its lift trucks impacting a particular section of steel bar-rier. After successfully replacing it with a flexible engineered polymer, the company has installed the same product in facilities worldwide.

When impacted, steel barriers dam-aged the lift truck and the floor, ripping fixtures and fittings out of the concrete. The company was forced to replace the same barrier repeatedly, incurring large costs over a sustained period.

The new barriers are able to absorb, control and dissipate impacts by accounting for the energy carried by the forklift as well as the height and angle of impacts.

“I have to admit we were extremely skeptical, but we were willing to offer them a trial. I expected it would be ripped up by the forklift in a week,” says safety technician Stewart Leary. “I don’t think anyone believed it would stand up to the test or fare any better than the system we had in place previously.”

Five months later, the barrier is still intact and functioning. “It more than did the job,” Stewart said, “and it was the catalyst to review the site and start replacing all steel barriers. The resil-ience of the material and its ability to

The barriers absorb, control and dissipate impacts.

deflect and bend under loads decreases the risk to drivers and pedestrians as well as the need for constant repair.”

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capacity by 50%—to more than 3,000 cases per hour.

“We increased order completeness and accuracy while reducing breakage,” says Richard Gay, RNDC’s Virginia director of operations. “The system has effectively ended warehouse over-time, reducing hours worked by 20%. Accuracy has improved with scan-ner read rates consistently exceeding 99.5%. The system has a solid base upon which we can support future growth.”

W&H Systems201-635-3493whsystems.com

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is the second-largest distributor of

wine and spirits in the United States. When the company built a new 305,000-square-foot distribution cen-ter, it aimed to meet the requirements of its fast-growing customer and sup-plier base while accommodating long-term growth.

RNDC distributes more than three million cases of wine per year in Virginia. Located in the town of Ashland, Va., this facility processes one of the largest percentages of bot-tles (broken case and splits) relative to the other RNDC facilities.

To meet the desired throughput rates, RNDC deployed state-of-the-industry conveyors and sortation equipment, including zero-pressure accumulation conveyor and a sliding shoe sorter with “soft touch” divert. Several spiral conveyors were used to save space.

The design optimized the configu-ration of the forward pick areas to balance picking labor and minimize outside picks. The bottle room, where individual bottles are picked, has a unique express and local line approach with conveyor lines sized and routed accordingly. This balances produc-tion flow and eliminates unnecessary touches.

This facility uses voice picking and the collective bottle room team can exceed 600 bottles per hour, per person. An integrated carton erector

and automatic print-and-apply sys-tem feeds the bottle room with empty and ready cases in the appropriate sequence.

The warehouse control system (WCS) integrates with RNDC’s ware-house management system (WMS) and slotting software, which directs real-time operations within the dis-tribution center. The WCS maximizes system throughput and performance by optimizing wave picking through loading, including mis-pick detection for accurate loading and a state-of-the-art camera system for enhanced security.

The facility increased production

RNDC deployed zero-pressure accumulation conveyor and a sliding shoe sorter with “soft touch” divert.

Automation boosts capacity by 50% while reducing hours workedHighly automated facility boasts one of the highest bottle pick rates in the beverage industry.


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Custom parts manufacturer increases precision and profitability with collaborative robots.

A leader in custom manufactur-ing for outdoor power equip-ment, Standby Screw Machine

Products is a third-generation com-pany founded in 1939. To reduce the costs of repetitive tasks, the company deployed collaborative robots that are still flexible enough to quickly adapt to new parts and products.

In Standby Screw’s Berea, Ohio, factory, a robotic cell produces more than one million parts per year, clean-ing and packaging cylindrical gears used in lawnmowers. One collab-orative, two-armed robot is fed parts from a traditional caged industrial robot, and, using both arms, moves the parts into a slot to clean the machine oil before placing the parts into two boxes.

“Our customers want a quality part, at a competitive price, delivered on time, and the robots are integral to that goal,” says Drew Rabkewych, sales man-ager at Standby Screw. “We’ve increased efficiency in two critical lines and can now leverage our staff in more com-plex roles throughout the factory. We see these robots as a major competitive advantage in our industry.”

A second robot tends a milling machine, using two arms to pick up pivot rods designed for snow blow-ers out of a feeding unit and placing them into the machine to cut a flat end on the rod. Using both arms, the robot can handle multiple parts at a time, package directly on the factory floor, and work overnight as needed. The added production time and abil-ity to package exactly 169 parts per

A two-armed robot is fed parts from a traditional

caged industrial robot.

Robots help company rethink production

box is directly contributing to Standby Screw’s ability to maintain a competi-tive price for its products.

Rethink Robotics617-500-2487rethinkrobotics.com

Sorter handles both inbound and outbound flowsRapidly growing e-commerce company automates to ensure service levels.

Launched in a garage in 2003, BAX-shop.nl now supplies a product range of more than

34,000 SKUs related to lighting, sound, musical instruments, produc-tion equipment and DJ gear. After a period of extreme growth put the company’s logistics process under sub-stantial pressure, an extensive automa-tion project helped accommodate the growth while continuing to guarantee fast delivery.

Of the 34,000 SKUs, around 95% are directly available from stock. On peak days in 2014, more than 6,500 orders were dispatched from the ware-house in Goes, Netherlands.

“It was becoming more and more difficult to pick the growing number of orders efficiently,” says co-founder Jochanan Bax, who said the company also needed to position itself for glob-

al growth. BAX-shop.nl has recently opened Web stores and offices in Germany and France. The UK, Italy, Spain and Sweden will follow in 2016, and orders for all countries will be shipped from the Goes DC.

Every morning, the 70-meter-long sorter, with a total of 130 chutes and a maximum capacity of 5,000 units per hour, is used to process the incoming goods. Items are scanned and fed in at three feeding stations from where they are automatically sorted according to their storage location. “The sorter has made our inbound process consider-ably less labor-intensive, generating savings of up to 40%,” Bax says.

The sorter’s warehouse control sys-tem (WCS) communicates directly with the warehouse management system (WMS) to automatically adjust purchase orders in real time. After about 2 p.m.,


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AGVs deliver heavy parts just in timeHigh-capacity AGVs transport carts 24/7 from one facility to another.

An automotive parts integrator had been using an automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system for inter-

nal materials handling. Within the exist-ing traffic control system, the company deployed high-capacity AGVs for trans-port between neighboring facilities.

The plant is located next to an OEM assembly plant to enable just-in-time (JIT) delivery. A new application with larger and heavier trailers presented some delivery challenges. The two facili-ties are connected by a delivery tunnel so intermodal transportation was not an issue. However, floor space constraints in the supplier facility made it so the existing AGV units did not have suffi-cient capacity.

Taking advantage of the existing traffic control system, four new AGVs

can carry 2,000 pounds each. Each unit tugs two steel platform carts that have first-in/first-out (FIFO) racks, built using the supplier’s pipe and joint sys-tem. Once in tow, each cart is loaded with pre-ordered parts from the auto plant then delivered on a JIT basis. An

AGV with carts travels a 300-foot loop, making three stops for parts load-ing before traveling an additional 200 feet for cart drop off at the tunnel.

The new AGVs have a reversing feature that allows the AGV to spin, back up to a cart and engage the cus-tom hitch. A proximity sen-sor in the hitch mechanism verifies positioning. The AGV follows a magnetic tape guide path. However, a

unique feature allows it to reverse, rotate in place, or travel limited distances off its guide path as needed.

Since the plant operates 24/7, it also uses an optional opportunity charg-ing system that eliminates the need for battery changing after each shift. This feature maintains the battery charge level without human intervention.

Creform800-839-8823creform.com

the system then supports the processing of outbound goods. The facility can now handle up to 250 orders in a single run, compared with a maximum of 24 orders per batch previously. Thanks in part to the dramatic reduction in walking and

picking times, the total ROI was less than 18 months.

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Four AGVs can carry 2,000 pounds each.

AGVs ferry tons of product and dataThe same automatic guided vehicle fleet handles product in the plant and the neighboring warehouse.

The machines at Delmenhorster Kork-Fabrik Arthur Linck GmbH (DKF) produce up to 5,000 crown

corks per minute in three daily shifts. Having evaluated automation for orga-nized, reliable material flow systems, the company has selected automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in support of structured production processes.

Each machine currently produces between 3,000 and 5,000 crown corks per minute. The AGV system conveys empty and full cages, bins and cartons to their process points. Each cage or bin takes between 330,000 and 370,000 corks, meaning each AGV can collect up to a ton of materials from the filling system. From there, they are taken to a newly installed central station where items are checked, hygienically sealed and labeled. The AGVs then take the containers to the adjacent warehouse.

The AGVs use dual laser-inertial navigation, receiving input from all

The AGVs use dual laser-inertial navigation, receiving input from all points where their scanners can see reflectors.



points where their scanners can see reflectors. In the warehouse, where reflector paths can be obstructed, the AGVs are controlled by magnets in the floor. When they are not in use, the vehicles independently travel to the automatic battery charge point.

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ume, improved process transparency and ensured on-time deliveries.

“Our main aim in terms of auto-mation was an organized, reliable, transparent material flow system. This solution meets those requirements and more,” says Edgar Linck, DKF man-aging partner. “Our customers are as

enthusiastic about this modernization project as we are, because it also means we are playing a big part in helping to comply with food safety standards.”

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Belt curve creates space-efficient solutionA 90-degree conveyor averts more complex equipment reconfiguration.

Agricola San Clemente, a pro-ducer of Chilean fresh fruit and juices, operates facilities all

over Chile that process apples, grapes, cherries, tangerines and avocados for sale in the United States, Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. The com-pany recently upgraded its production facility in Renaico, Chile, with a con-veyor belt curve enabling improved productivity in much less space.

When the company installed a new processing line for apples at the Renaico facility, the new belt curve helped move apples 90 degrees from the sort-ing system to the wash area. Francisco Amezaga, cold storage manager, said

A conveyor belt curve enables improved productivity in much less space.

the space between the two areas was too limited for conventional conveyor equipment and might require integrating mul-tiple conveyor lines.

Instead, after deter-mining the optimal posi-tion of the gear motor, the new system was configured and quickly installed.

“By installing this extremely adapt-able and space-efficient belt curve, we were able to avoid modifying pre-viously installed systems and equip-ment,” Amezaga says. “It has reduced

costs and time of installation, as well as facility downtime.”

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Beverage manufacturer dilutes costs with roller upgrade systemSolution eliminates broken belt issue while increasing uptime and savings.

A beverage manufacturer in the Midwest was looking for an upgrade to its bottle-packaging

conveyor system that would save operat-ing costs in the long term. After install-ing roller upgrades at the beverage plant, including chains designed for high loads and speeds, the company improved uptime and reduced packaging costs.

The plant was using four live roller conveyors to move packaged product to a merge table, where bottles went through a shrink-wrap tunnel. Next, bottles were conveyed on two lines of rollers to a palletizer. These live roller conveyors required a belt to drive the rollers and move the product, but the belts broke once a month. This prevent-

ed product from reaching the palletizer for final preparation and shipment.

The plant’s new conveyor includes both straight and curved chain, sup-port brackets, wear strips and a unique drive shaft support module. Cost sav-ings extend beyond downtime reduc-tion. Prior to the upgrade, bottles needed cardboard sheets to “ride on.” The new system did away with this requirement and created the primary cost savings for the project.

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Before the project, each fail-ure caused downtime costs of $1,500. These events occurred 12 times each year, resulting in $18,000 of annual downtime. The additional savings realized by eliminating the cardboard totaled $425,000 annually.

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Cardinal Glass Industries recently expanded its insu-lated glass window operation

in Waxahachie, Texas, to increase its production capacity. The project also

aimed to improve quality by treat-ing window channels before they are transported to the second floor for assembly. The company installed a highly customized vertical recipro-

cating conveyor (VRC) that could handle 24-foot items.

Prior to the plant expansion, a forklift with a 17-foot extension lifted the channels to the sec-ond level. Though some-what cumbersome, the process was sufficient to lift the unfilled channels. With the new plan to fill the channels prior to transport to the second floor, the company sought a safer, more secure lifting method.

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gle-panel powered vertical-slide gate that opens and closes with the push of a button. On the second floor is a double panel, horizontal sliding gate that acts as a climate barrier to keep dust and air conditioning out.

“We are very happy with the lift,” says Brady Hallock, maintenance manager. “It is safe and has allowed us to

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A major automotive manufacturer wanted to minimize manual traffic in its aisles. After deploying automatic guided carts (AGCs), the customer also improved

the overall material flow, optimized order management and reduced risk of damage.

The company wanted to move its carts of shocks and trim parts within the plant, but not use lift trucks. A series of AGC tuggers now reliably carry the loads at a reduced cost. One system consists of one tape-guided jack pin tug-ger AGC that transports three of the carts throughout the layout. There is a turnaround and a workstation at each end of the guide path.

The system also includes another system with a dedi-cated AGC to pick up shocks from the unloading docks to the shock picking area. This design provides an expandable platform that meets current and future assembly needs. The AGCs use a magnetic tape navigation technology and controls platforms.

“Some of the most important benefits of this system have been the reduced walking time and overall reduction in manual tasks,” says the facility’s plant engineer. “Our biggest concern at the outset was the possibility of a col-lision with a lift truck. Once the drivers became familiar with the carts’ safety features and accustomed to having them around, we’ve had no problems.”

The project was completed with minimal disruptions and created a platform designed for future expansion. The solution enabled the company to keep its retail prices stable and margins higher. The company is now evaluating other areas in its operation where automated solutions might be deployed.

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AGCs improved the overall material flow, optimized order management and reduced risk of damage.


MODERN 2016 Casebook DirectoryPACKAGINGApplication Reports

Palletizer and stretch hood lead to rise in productivityFlour packaging line achieves greater speed after system is installed in just 19 days.

ping equipment were unreliable and not easily adaptable. The company planned to increase palletizing speed to match an increased bagging rate. It also needed a reliable palletizing and packaging platform with minimal maintenance requirements.

“We wanted better pallet stack quality and a pallet packaging system with very high uptimes,” says Mike Carlson, Bay State’s plant manager. “With the old lines, we were operating

For more than a century, Bay State Milling has provided flour and grain products to many of the

largest multi-national companies. The company recently upgraded its Clifton,

N.J., plant, installing a new bagging line that increased the plant’s production by nearly 30%.

Previously, an older palletizer and earlier-generation pallet stretch wrap-

Full Belly Farm, a certified organic farm in California, grows vegetables, fruits, nuts, flowers and eggs. In mid-2013, the company replaced 8,330 waxed cardboard

boxes with 2,000 reusable plastic totes. As a result, the farm saved more than $14,000 annually in packaging costs and reduced labor costs.

For years, the grower used waxed cardboard boxes for produce distribution. The boxes could be reused four or five times, but wax rendered the boxes non-recyclable and non-compostable. A suitable alternative needed to withstand expo-sure to summer sun, winter rain, temperatures between 40°F and 120°F and shipping distances of 150 miles.

The farm purchased 2,000 reusable totes with ventilation holes and attached lids, each measuring 19.9 x 11.6 x 7.5 inches. Employees pick and wash the produce, and then pack a combina-tion of items in the totes. The totes are stacked onto pallets and then stored for a few hours in a cooler, or loaded directly onto a truck for delivery. Members bring reusable bags to the drop-off sites to col-lect their produce, and the totes are returned to the farm.

By switching to reusables, the farm is saving $14,161 per year in waxed cardboard box purchases. The farm also saw labor savings since boxes had to be formed and stacked every

morning, and lined with paper that required an additional person on the filling line. The new totes are ready to use without assembly. Switching from waxed cardboard boxes to reusable totes also eliminates 6.54 tons of cardboard waste and reduces greenhouse gas emission by 34.1 tons.

“These savings will continue every year, as long as the boxes last, and we expect that will be 10 or 15 years at least,” says Judith Redmond, co-owner of Full Belly Farm. “Also, the price of cardboard boxes continues to go up. So our totes will become more and more valuable over time. The total dollar savings will be at least 10 times the number that we save in one year.”

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MODERN 2016 Casebook Directory PACKAGINGApplication Reports

at about 45% efficiency. With the new line, we’re producing 45,000 units a week in 55 to 58 hours, giving us close to 75% efficiency.”

The new line, which replaced two older lines, packages 25-, 50- and 100-pound bags of flour. Bagging rates range from 1,000 to 1,800 units per hour, with variations capable of han-dling 5,000 units per hour. And, the system supports a variety of bag and pallet sizes.

“If our customers need to stack pal-lets three or four high, they know they can do it with our product, because nearly every stack we put out is per-

fect,” Carlson says. “Best of all, we installed the packaging line in 19 days. The stretch hood system was designed around two modules that were brought in and assembled in one day.”

The stretch wrap system can pro-cess up to 115 pallets per hour, help-ing the plant increase production by nearly 30%. Film rolls are replaced once a week, and Bay State no longer needs to store chipboard for covering pallet tops.

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The new stretch wrap system can process up to 115 pallets per hour.

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DB Schenker, the transportation and logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn and world’s second-largest freight for-warding provider, employs 95,000 people across 130

countries in 2,000 locations. Its largest and most active U.S. location, Chicago, recently installed a semi-automated system using an engineered wrap to boost productivity and product protection.

DB Schenker’s Chicago branch handles product from around the world, from retail and raw material to medical sup-plies. Most products arriving from the Far East arrive in loose bundles that are made into unique loads—50 to 150 per day—stretch-wrapped and shipped on a skid for delivery.

“The need for wrapping has always existed,” says Joe LaPorta, special projects/procurement super-visor for DB Schenker. “We simply discovered a more efficient and cost-effective way of doing it.”

Two new semi-automated stretch wrappers can be used by hand or machine. The puncture-resistant film is as much as 30% stronger than other pre-stretch films of equal weight. Rolls are 50% lighter than conventional 70-gauge film rolls and are easier to maneuver.

LaPorta says the film’s unique

hemmed edges ensure the film won’t break or tear if the roll is dropped or falls. In fact, the supplier guarantees all customers will use the entire roll without breaking or snagging. Another feature eliminates the need to pull and stretch the film while wrapping, since the film will continue to contract around the load.

A turntable pallet wrapper can wrap 20 loads per hour with a 90-inch wrapping height and 65-inch diameter. It also features an adjustable wrap pattern and 4,400-pound capacity.

“Before we bought film and machines from separate ven-dors,” LaPorta says. “The program uses really solid products and we have had no breakdowns on the machine or issues with the film.”

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MODERN 2016 Casebook DirectoryPACKAGINGApplication Reports

Quality Tech Services (QTS), a pro-vider of medical device packaging and outsourcing solutions, was

growing and recognized its manual data entry processes could result in labeling errors. It also faced a deadline for com-pliance with the with the FDA’s unique device identification (UDI) rules. After integrating bar code label management software, the company has reported work-flow improvements, risk reduction and compliance ahead of the deadline.

As production requirements diver-sified and became more complex, the QTS team found themselves managing more than 900 active label templates. As

its product lines expanded, the company leveraged a label converter functional-ity to transition labels from a basic label design application to a full-featured solution integrated with the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) sys-tem. The label conversion tool saved the QTS team more than 400 hours in pro-duction time.

By integrating the solution with its ERP, QTS has significantly reduced the likelihood of labeling errors by com-pletely eliminating manual data entry and reducing the need for bar code scanning. The industry-specific software includes a browser-based interface, speeds time-to-

market and improves compliance with both UDI and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regu-lations for electronic signatures.

“The solution ultimately enables us to serve our customers better and more efficiently,” says Todd Engelken, value stream engineering manager at QTS. “We have a very high level of confidence regarding our compliance with UDI standards.”

Engelken estimates the solution has already increased efficiency by 40%.

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Device helps pickers put pallets in their placeDistributor finds cost-effective solution for stacking empty pallets in full-case picking modules.

A grocery distributor sought an ergonomic way to stack and retrieve empty pallets in its full-

case pick modules. After installing a pal-let return device, the company improved efficiency and safety for pickers and lift truck drivers.

Previously, pickers manually stacked empty pallets seven high, and lift truck drivers often had to dismount to rework those stacks to be sure they would remain stable and not get caught on racking. The new device offers an easier way for pickers to deposit empty pallets and automatically squares and neatly stacks them for retrieval by lift truck.

The company had previously consid-ered reconfiguring the entire pick mod-ule to support another method, but the new device is mounted in 200 empty pallet return lanes on the existing pal-let flow rails. Accommodating seven empty pallets per load, it requires no external source of energy like electric-

ity or compressed air. The device’s ergonom-ic lifting method has reduced worker fatigue and risks of musculo-skeletal disorders. The company also reports a significant time sav-ings of as much as four minutes for each stack. Based on time savings alone, the return on investment is approxi-mately 15 months.

“There is an ergo-nomic benefit to the picker, reduced time for them to build the perfect stack and reduced time for the forklift operator to pull the stack down,” says a manager at the facility. “No one will have to worry about twisted or bad stacks getting hung up on the rack frames, eliminating a pos-sible risk or tie-off requirement. There is an added safety factor to all those below

because the movement of the stack out to the edge is controlled as opposed to gravity or pushing that could result in an abrupt stop.”

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Danish e-commerce company automates order fulfillmentVertical carousels integrated with warehouse management software enable high service levels.

The Danish town of Esberg is home to NiceHair.dk, an online retailer of hair products, cosmet-

ics and accessories for women. Started as a home business in 2008, the com-pany has enjoyed steady double-digit growth rates and now distributes 10,000 different brand name products with a staff of 40 people. The company now uses vertical carousels to manage 70,000 SKUs in 388 square feet.

“We wanted to simplify our process-es,” says Lasse Bendixen Andersen, part-ner. “Our criteria were to speed up order picking, save storage space and create more ergonomic workspaces.”

The new automated vertical car-ousels have consolidated around 80% of the company’s SKUs into six units supported by software-assisted stor-age strategies such as “put-to-fill.” New SKUs are stored in places where similar SKUs are already stored, and the system easily manages a 2% order return rate. If something is sent back, it is returned to the vertical carousels.

The facility’s warehouse management system (WMS) directs the order picking process. The carousels operate on the goods-to-person principle, rotating to deliver all items directly to the operator. Integrating the vertical carousel with WMS software forces carousel to rotate to the shortest path to the access open-ing at all times.

The carousels are integrated with light-directed picking technology,

Automated vertical carousels have consolidated around 80% of the company’s SKUs into six units.

which is also coordinated by the WMS to direct the operator to the exact location and quantity to pick, increasing productivity by 150%. The company can now fill 6,000 order lines in one shift, and 90% of orders

are delivered the following day if ordered by 3 p.m.

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Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) is the largest wholesale dis-tributor of bicycle parts and

accessories to the cycling industry, serving more than 5,000 indepen-dent bike dealers in the United States, Canada and Europe. In 2014, QBP relocated its eastern warehouse and distribution center to a location about

30 miles away to a new 122,000-square-foot facility. An intelligent lighting sys-tem cut potential energy costs by 85%, made the company eligible for rebates, and eliminated lighting maintenance from the budget.

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MODERN 2016 Casebook Directory STORAGE/STAGINGApplication Reports

Wine and spirits distributor doubles system capacity in five monthsAutomated systems enable rapid entry into a new market while reducing headcount.

The Southern Wine and Spirits (SWS) facility in Puyallup, Wash., is a 350,000-square-foot

distribution center delivering wine and spirits to liquor stores, grocery chains and restaurants throughout the state. Shortly after the facility opened,

Washington voters approved the priva-tization of the distribution and sale of distilled spirits. After the law change, SWS redesigned its facility with auto-mation to enter the spirits market and quickly increase capacity.

With goals of expansion and effi-ciency in mind, the final system included four pick modules: one split case and three full case pick modules.

From the pick modules, orders are conveyed to a central merge and released based on their route.

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“From the start of the new build-ing construction, our goal was to cre-ate an all-around better building. We knew we wanted to invest in quality systems, rather than spend time and money to improve them later on,” says Dave Smith, site manager at QBP East. “A high priority for us was to con-sume less energy from day one, using solutions that are natively efficient in design and function.”

Smith says the team evaluated four different high-bay lighting solu-tions: T5 HO fluorescent, simple LED fixture, LED fixture with stan-dard motion sensors, and the intelli-

gent LED lighting system with energy management software. The intelligent system secured 85% (573,994 kWh) lighting-related energy savings over fluorescent alternatives, save 66% over plain LED alternatives, halved labor costs for circuit installation and

reduced fixture count by 30% from the original lighting design.

The new solution offers fully inte-grated occupancy and daylight sens-ing, scheduling and dimming capabili-ties, advanced controls for nighttime lighting profiles, and the ability to leverage natural light from skylights.

“It is very intuitive and lets you easily change lighting outputs, sched-ules and reports,” Smith says. “We have 45 skylights across the distri-bution center, so having the fixtures adjust automatically to the amount of natural light coming through is a huge advantage.”

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Orders originate in one of the four locations, depending on whether full cases, split cases, or both are need-ed. From the pick modules, orders are conveyed to a central merge and released based on their route. A proj-ect this size would normally take nine months to complete, but SWS had only four months if it wanted to be the first to leverage the new law.

“We were in a key position to take up some of that business,” says Jesse Perez, night manager at Southern Wine & Spirits of Washington. “We were only a wine distributor before, so our business was going to more than double. That meant the old ways of picking orders manually was not going to work, so the company decided to go full automation.”

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Washington out of its Puyallup loca-tion, and the system allows delivery to every corner of the state by next day. SWS is also able to complete more orders in less time with fewer opera-tors. The state-run facility for spirits operated with about 900 employees.

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The city of Marshalltown, Iowa, needed an alternative solution for the city’s equipment storage needs. The city was renting multiple buildings in the area, so equipment

was hard to locate throughout the city and was very difficult to manage. After installing two fabric structures, the city improved storage capacity and organization while cutting costs.

The city wanted a building that would serve as a central-ized location to keep all of its equipment together and also provide a more cost-effective solution for their needs. The city researched and proposed various types of buildings to be approved for the project. After considering traditional wood and steel structures, it was clear that a fabric struc-ture was the best option.

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George J. Falter Co. distributes a variety of products to small stores, including candy, cigarettes

and food items. To store a significant number of SKUs and support broken-case picking, the company installed a mezzanine with carton flow racking.

In 2011, an inefficient and cumber-some pick line in an existing mezza-nine area was undersized, in disrepair and slowing workers down at the com-pany’s Baltimore facility.

“Our old system had lanes with plastic wheel tracks that would get busted up, and product would fall through or get hung up,” explains Frank Falter, CEO of George J. Falter Co. “Plus, the layout of the area made it tough for employees to reach prod-ucts easily and safely.”

In the first phase of the mezza-nine project, the team focused on the upper level, the pick point for grocery products and dry goods before they are conveyed downstairs. “We had a combination of fast- and slow-moving products on top of the mezzanine,” Falter says. “We now have two sides of roller rack with flow rack flank-ing both sides of the stand-alone wire shelving for slower movers.”

The team then created a pick line under the mezzanine deck. “It’s cooler there, which is great for chocolate, and we figured we could model the flow upstairs to optimize the space under the deck,” Falter says.

The new design incorporated 32 bays of carton flow and approximately 45 wire deck shelving units, resulting

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in three pick lines: two upstairs and one U-shaped line downstairs, hous-ing 3,000 SKUs.

Falter says he’s been able to reduce the number of pickers by a third, maximizing space utilization. “Manufacturers come out with new SKUs every month,” he says, “and because we can put any size box next to another, it creates more pick faces in the carton flow area.”

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Third-party logistics firm ES3 operates a 1.5 million-square-foot warehouse in York, Pa., that is one

of the largest automated multi-manu-facturer food warehouses in the world. Serving more than 60 manufacturers, the facility sees 1,000 trucks in and out each day. When keeping dust and dirt away from product became a major opera-tional issue and expense, the company installed an air-cleaning system.

Weekly audits in the pallet resorting area, which is located near product stor-age, had shown a significant amount of

dust, both airborne and on flat surfaces. ES3 needed a solution to create a healthier environment for employees while keeping the building food-safe and inspection-ready.

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The new air-cleaning solutions include two remote dust-monitoring sensors that provide real-time feedback. Franke says the reaction from ES3’s cus-tomers and employees was immediate.

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A worldwide leader in food services, facility man-agement and uniforms recently purchased a 76,000-square-foot space in Florida to use as one of

its laundry facilities. The company’s management quickly realized that to maximize efficiency some equipment and storage would have to be elevated. A new mezzanine system improved the facility’s storage efficiency and workflows.

To process between 300,000 and 500,000 pounds of laundry per week, this facility needed more space than the original layout. A mezzanine seemed ideal, but the com-pany sought to minimize the space needed for the mezza-nine’s support columns. Ultimately, the existing building structure was used to support parts of the mezzanine. The supplier’s engineers designed wall connections that inte-grated with the C-channel framing. All point loads, con-veyor loads, and footings were properly in place to guaran-tee the highest level of safety and efficiency.

The facility’s space was increased by 14,000 square feet. Elevating the storage and some of the conveyors, and mini-mizing the number of columns, maximized the facility’s workflow.

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MODERN 2016 Casebook DirectoryINFORMATION MANAGEMENTApplication Reports

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Chain Reaction Cycles sells bicy-cles, spare parts and accessories online, direct to the customer.

The family-owned company became an online business 15 years ago and continues to experience strong growth. Realizing it needed to improve order fulfillment to accommodate its rapid growth, the company deployed a voice-directed picking solution.

More than 84,000 different products are picked, packed and shipped from CRC’s 150,000-square-foot, purpose-built facility. During the solution devel-opment process, the team identified several potential efficiency improve-ments. Cartons are now formed auto-matically and completed orders are transported by conveyor from the picking zones directly to the packers, significantly reducing travel time. The

voice-directed order fulfillment solu-tion includes picking and cycle count-ing. The system also directs a kitting operation as CRC also makes bicycle wheels in the facility.

With a tight timeline for its deploy-ment, the team configured the system in two phases. The first phase included 35 voice terminals and packing/ship-ping functionality. The packing/ship-ping sub-system features 20 pack sta-tions, each with a touchscreen, bar code scanner, and label/document printer.

The second phase involved deploy-ment of receiving, stock manage-ment and replenishment modules on handheld wireless data terminals to improve goods receipt and put-away processes. This phase was completed after the new packing conveyors had been installed. The integrated logistics

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team selected a voice solution featur-ing hands-free, step-by-step picking instruction and real-time order man-agement.

The voice solution is configured to manage full- and split-case order pick-ing. Employees use wireless devices

Voice-directed fulfillment enables world-class beverage distributionTourism and population growth drives Wyoming Liquor Division to upgrade alcohol distribution.

Wyoming’s liquor sales have steadily grown over the last five years, with net sales

of $93.8 million in 2013. It is solely responsible for wholesale distribu-tion of wine and spirits to 1,478 state-licensed retailers. To handle growing demand, the Wyoming Liquor Division constructed a state-of-the-art, 145,000 square-foot facility in 2012. The new

facility offers expanded receiving operations and inventory stor-age, and a smart order fulfillment solution to streamline operations.

Greg Cook, administrator at Wyoming Liquor Division, led the search for an automated order ful-fillment solution to improve picking efficiency, control expanded inven-tory and maintain order accuracy. The

A voice picking solution helped the facility ship more than 3,000 full cases and 12,000 bottles per day.


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“The WMS has certainly helped us manage our growth over the years, including doubling our inventory,” says Steve Flagg, founder and presi-dent. “We look forward to the addition of our fourth distribution center later this year.”

In 10 years using the WMS, QBP estimates an inventory accuracy increase of 15%, an order cycle time decrease of 10% and an order error rate decrease of 20%. In addition, increased accuracy has contributed to a 20% sav-ings on returns and reprocessing.

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WMS supports rapid growth for bicycle parts distributorDouble-digit increases in inventory accuracy lead to 20% savings on returns and reprocessing.

Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) is one of the largest wholesale distributors of bicycle parts

and accessories to the cycling indus-try, serving more than 5,000 indepen-dent bike dealers. Since implement-ing a warehouse management system (WMS), the company has increased accuracy, efficiency and sustainability while decreasing error rates.

Today, approximately 200 concur-rent QBP employees use the system to ship 21,000 boxes and 139,000 lines per week across three distribution centers. Picking is faster and more accurate, allowing later order cutoffs. Inventory control reports make the slotting and reporting of inventory much easier, and the real-time vis-ibility dashboards provide immediate metrics for managers to monitor effi-ciency and productivity. Additionally, QBP estimates energy savings of 10% due to increased efficiencies.

With the WMS’s open architecture, the company has been able to perform configurations on its own, including custom user interfaces, process and layout changes, and workflows for

specialty items. As the company grew from a single site to a multi-site dis-tribution network, it used the WMS to implement a waveless order process-ing system that enhanced its outbound processes and improved throughput on the conveyor systems.

With the WMS’s open architecture, the company can perform configurations on its own.

to connect to the warehouse man-agement system (WMS) and begin a dialogue, verifying completion of each step until the order is complete. After directing the picking sequence to conclusion, the voice solution auto-matically updates the order status in the WMS. Completed orders are then staged for overnight delivery to cus-tomers.

The voice picking solution helped transform the workflow of the facility, which operates at increased efficiency

while shipping more than 3,000 full cases and 12,000 bottles per day. This repre-sents a 15% productivity increase over legacy processes, with an order accu-racy rate of 99.9%. Distributing more than 880,000 cases annually, the division reports increased profits with $11.7 mil-lion generated for the state’s general fund on net sales of $93.8 million.

Intelligrated866-936-7300intelligrated.com

Voice helps two facilities speak the same languageRelocated repack operation replaces paper with voice-directed picking to improve accuracy and productivity.

Sears Holdings Corp. (SHC), which operates Sears and Kmart stores, ceased operations at its Columbus,

Ohio, distribution center in late 2014. The DC had processed the largest volume of pick-to-tote/repack merchandise for the Midwest and East Coast, but that volume was to be moved into two other DCs. New voice systems helped establish a systemic solution and ensure a smooth transition.

Neither of the facilities in Manteno, Ill., and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., had an existing pick-to-tote/repack opera-



Associates were trained on voice in about two hours and were at 100% productivity within three days.

tion. They instead had traditionally used pick-to-light technology and/or pick-from-paper processes. Now, both locations now use voice-directed pick-ing solutions.

Associates were trained in about two hours and were at 100% produc-tivity within three days. Associates now average 300 picks per hour, with some reaching up to 500. Channel accuracy for pick-to-tote in non-voice centers stands at 99.69%. Distribution centers equipped with voice have seen a 99.85% level of accuracy after just three months.

Managers report that associates are volunteering to work with voice because it is more enjoyable. After a successful deployment in two of the four DCs, SHC plans to implement the solution in the remaining facilities by the end of 2015. The company is also considering voice systems for other facilities and processes.

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Voice-directed picking solution provides accountabilityConvenience distributor reduces labor costs by 30% with mobile work execution system.

Resnick Distributors is a growing distributor of food and beverage, health, beau-

ty and other products, serving 1,500 convenience stores, pharma-cies, supermarkets, tobacco shops and locations throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. To increase efficiency and through-put, the company recently recon-figured its forward pick areas and evaluated technology options to optimize picking processes. After replacing a paper-based picking process with a voice-directed solu-tion, the company’s distribution center increased productivity while cut-ting overtime and labor costs.

Resnick had been using RF appli-cations for receiving, replenishment and other tasks driven by a warehouse management system, but order pick-ing was a manual, paper-based pro-cess. Given the range of products they sell, the 100,000-square-foot DC in New Brunswick, N.J., has several pick-ing areas with different process types, including case and less-than-case pick-ing to carts in coolers and freezers; case pick to conveyor and pallet; and piece and less-than-case picking to totes.

“We had experimented with RF-based picking in the past, so we knew that wasn’t going to give us the productivity and accuracy boost we wanted,” says Steven Resnick, presi-dent. Instead, Resnick and his team evaluated voice-directed solutions and installed a mobile work execution sys-tem, including integrated applications and a real-time management dash-board. The solution includes configu-rable picking processes that support

After replacing a paper-based picking process with voice, the company’s DC increased productivity while cutting overtime and labor costs.

the full range of products in the DC, and the applications run on standard industrial devices that support voice, scanning and screens.

“Productivity is improved, we have eliminated errors, and we are filling shorts quicker. This is a fundamen-tal cultural change for our opera-tion,” says Resnick. “We have greater accountability where we didn’t have it before, and managers have real-time data they need to do their jobs bet-ter. Using the dashboard, managers can view the status of work and cur-rent productivity and make immediate decisions about allocating workers to different areas. There are no delays.”

The system has also helped reduce turnover, and training time for new selectors is less than a day. Resnick has seen an 80% reduction in overtime and a 30% reduction in labor costs while reducing errors by 60%.

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Winemaker optimizes global distributionSoftware solution improves visibility while keeping pace with rapid growth.

Australia-based beverages dis-tributor Casella Family Brands is known internationally for its

Yellow Tail wine product line, which was launched in 2001. Today, 27% of Australian bottled table wine exported from Australia is Yellow Tail, and it holds the record for the fastest-growing import-ed wine in U.S. market history. After deploying software to optimize order fulfillment processes across its global ser-vice operation, the company has achieved flexible and streamlined distribution.

Casella Family Brands ships more than 12.5 million of cases of wine to more than 50 countries around the world every year. Following its sus-tained period of rapid growth, Casella recognized it needed new technology that could improve visibility of invento-ry across its two distribution centers. It also needed scalability to improve prod-uct availability and drive future growth.

“We have the fastest bottling line in the world, capable of process-ing 36,000 bottles an hour,” says Sam McLeod, distribution manager. “Bottling at this speed and managing the volume of inventory associated with this scale of operation requires a strategic supply chain commerce solu-tion. Simply put, thanks to the avail-ability improvements we’ve achieved, Yellow Tail is seen on more dining tables around the world with every passing week and month.”

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Manufacturer increases picking accuracy and efficiency with voiceVoice-directed picking with manager dashboard improves visibility and productivity.

Artex is a manufacturer and dis-tributor of construction mate-rials to home improvement

trade and retail outlets. After replac-ing a paper-based picking system with a voice-directed solution in its ware-house, the company achieved and sus-tained accuracy gains.

“We set high, exacting standards for accuracy,” says Martin Dodson, opera-tions director. “Any order with 59 out of 60 items picked correctly would still count as a 100% failure. We needed a solution that helped us ensure accuracy not just in the warehouse but also on the loading docks where we load and ship 600 tons a day.”

Dodson says accuracy has increased from an average of 87% with the paper system to 99.6% with voice, contribut-ing significantly to an improvement in customer satisfaction. The company has also leveraged the voice provider’s ana-lytics tool to gain insight into pick rates and assign pace rates for various items.

As a result of the productivity improve-ments, Artex deployed the voice manage-ment suite throughout the warehouse to help improve accuracy in other working areas, such as loading, replenishment and stock counting.

Voxware877-483-7239voxware.com

Accuracy has increased from an average of 87% with the paper system to 99.6% with voice.


High-speed doors slice into costsGrowing facility cuts maintenance and energy expenses while boosting worker comfort and product quality.

In 2006, Palermo’s Pizza, one of the countries top five frozen pizza brands, built

a 135,000-square-foot plant in Milwaukee that employed 200 people. Amid double-digit growth, the company added 64,000 square feet and now employs 650 people. A series of high performance doors pro-vides quick and efficient access to finished product in the facil-ity’s 35,000-square-foot freezer.

Facilities engineer Steve Daniels says product quality is a top concern. To maintain product quality, Palermo’s can only allow the product on the production line for a limited time before it has to go into the freezer. In this high-volume operation, it is essential that that the doors stay functional and maintain temperatures.

“Our freezer is maintained at –15 degrees. Any time you open the door, two things hap-pen,” Daniels says. “My production people are miserable working with –15-degree air blowing on them, and I’m working harder to keep the space cold when I shouldn’t have to do that.”

The new insulated doors accommo-date high-mast and standard forklifts, opening just enough for each. Moving at 101 inches per second, the door is fully accessible in 2 seconds.

“It’s up and down very quickly—no more than 10 seconds open time,” Daniels says. “It’s plenty of time for our operators to get in and out, and we

don’t lose nearly as much refrigeration.”Elsewhere in the plant, the suppli-

er’s doors are used to maintain room environments. The reliability of these fast-moving fabric panel doors is cru-cial to this operation.

“With the older roller-style doors on the freezer and throughout the plant, we were constantly, constantly calling in maintenance,” he says. “With these doors, we’ve had no failures.”

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One of the world’s largest pro-viders of agricultural products operates an animal-feed pro-

duction facility in Vietnam. The facil-ity recently upgraded its truck scales to ensure accuracy, reduce downtime and protect profits.

The factory had been using the same two vehicle scales since 1997. The scales required frequent reca-librations to keep its weighing results within legal tolerances. The concrete foundations and scale platforms were also in disrepair.

As the accuracy of the weight values fluctuated, the feed factory would lose profit by giving away extra product on orders. Or, if weights drifted in the opposite direction, local farmers could

question the weight and price of prod-ucts they received. These risks to the company’s profit margins and strong local reputation were not acceptable.

Two new steel-deck truck scales with load-cell technology offered a turnkey replacement for the legacy system, and included concrete foundation work. The project was challenging because there were no existing drawings for the truck scale and the foundations were damaged and not level. The scale was replaced in five days.

The load cells provide weighing accuracy using on-board micropro-cessors that sense and adapt to tem-perature, nonlinearity and creep. These microprocessors are also alert-ing operators to potential inconsisten-

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cies before they begin, all but elimi-nating unplanned downtime.

Mettler Toledo800-638-8537mt.com

Box van unloader converts trailer floor to conveyor

Carntyne Transport, a lead-ing logistics provider to the Scottish whisky industry, noted

increased palletization of casks for storage during the maturation process.

In response to this growing demand, the company converted the floor of its van trailers to automate the loading and unloading of the palletized casks.

The system serves as the flooring of a trailer and is a self-unloading system. This “moving floor” unloader is made of a series of floor slats, which are powered by

Reliable barrel handling system adds flexibility, safety and speed when loading, unloading.

a hydraulic drive. As the floor cycles through its phases, material is con-veyed either to the back of the truck for unloading or toward the front for loading.

In addition to the horizontal motion of the floor, select slats of the system move vertically. This unique motion of the floor prevents bar-rels, pallets and drums from twisting, bending or sliding.

Because the hydraulic drive is located underneath the truck body, the box van can haul an extra row of pallets when compared to other self-unloading conveyors. This not only increases the payload per trip, but it also decreases fuel costs. The system has proven to be a reliable unload-ing system for Carntyne Transport,

The system serves as the flooring of a trailer and is a self-unloading system.


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Moving freight forward with air cargo liftsCustom lifts simplify handling of a variety of container sizes and weights.

A logistics company that provides courier delivery services worldwide required a lifting solution that could safely and efficiently transfer air cargo con-

tainers of various sizes between ground level and dock elevation at its distribution centers and terminals.

“We face multiple challenges every day and to make our business run effectively,” says an operations manager at the facility. “We needed several dock lifts that would provide uninterrupted and reliable service, and stand up to extremely rigorous operating conditions.”

The new custom-built air cargo lift is designed specifi-cally for the performance requirements of the business. It can handle extremely large, heavy loads and features a platform equipped with a roller conveyor deck to make the transfer of loads on and off the truck effortless.

The new lifts have contributed to improved performance in the transfer of a variety of containers between delivery trucks and the terminal building, and managers note mini-mum downtime. The company now plans to install multiple air cargo lifts at several of its terminal locations.

Autoquip Corp.877-360-6777autoquip.com

Custom-built air cargo lift features a platform equipped with a roller conveyor deck.

requiring minimal maintenance.Material automatically indexes dur-

ing loading or unloading, allowing fork-lift operators to easily handle the cargo

from the back of the truck box without the need for a dock. And, the floor is safe to walk and stand on should employees need to enter the truck box.

Keith Mfg. Co.541-475-3802keithwalkingfloor.com

The LoadMaster™ Hydraulic Dock Leveler by Aaron-Bradley™

is 9’ wide and will lower 12” below dock to provide fast, efficient access to low trailers. The 7’ wide main deck will also service trailers 12” above dock. The LoadMaster™ functions as a standard dock leveler, but is especially designed to ser-vice the loading and unloading of trailers below dock height.

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♦ ASSOCIATIONSAmerican Logistics Aid Network (ALAN)Institute for Supply Management (ISM) 480-752-6276

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) 847-680-3500

MHI 800-345-1815

♦ AUTOMATION Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems

Axelent Inc. 877-AXELENT

Conductix-Wampfler 402-339-9300

Daifuku America Corporation 866-414-2057

Davidson Co.-ROFA Industrial Automation 740-548-6261

Dematic Corp. 800-457-9783

EFACEC USA, Inc. 770-446-8854

Elettric 80 Inc. 847-329-7717

Frazier Industrial Co. 800-859-1342

Gebhardt USA 330-225-2050

Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000

Hänel Storage Systems 121 Industry Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15106 412-787-3444 Fax: 412-787-3744 Email: [email protected] www.hanel.us

Services: Since the 1950s the name ‘Hänel’ has stood for innovative solutions in automated records and materials handling. Today we are one of the world’s leading pro-viders in the industry. Hänel Storage Systems offers the Rotomat® office and industrial car-ousels, Lean-Lift® vertical lift module, Multi-Space® 3-axis VLM and HänelSoft® inventory management software package. Hänel was the first producer of vertical lift technology to be awarded the ISO 9001certificate and the first to develop an Eco-Concept for

energy reduction. Thanks to the continuous refinement of our products and software, the solutions we offer today will meet the requirements of tomorrow and beyond.

Description: Hänel is your partner in finding innovative storage solutions that save floor space, boost productivity and increase in-ventory accuracy, while enhancing safety and security. Ask for a free site survey from your local Hänel channel partner to learn how you can benefit from automated vertical storage from Hänel Storage Systems.

Hannibal Industries, Inc. 323-588-4261

Integrated Systems Design (ISD) 248-668-8250

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. 877-632-2589

International Wood Industries 800-458-5545

Inther Integrated Systems 847-516-8255

Jervis B. Webb Company 800-791-3092

Kardex Remstar 800-639-5805

Kiva Systems 781-221-4640

KNAPP Logistics Automation, Inc. 888-606-0695

Konstant 800-655-7225

Kuecker Logistics Group 816-331-7070

Lauyans & Company, Inc. 502-774-2200

Lenze Americas 630 Douglas Street Uxbridge, Massachusetts 01569 508-278-9100 Email: [email protected] www.Lenze.com

Services: Lenze Americas, based in Ux-bridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial auto-mation systems. As a manufacturer of electri-cal and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, mono-rail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guaran-tee a smooth connection to any upstream or downstream system — steady or dynamic,

lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

LTW Intralogistics, Inc. 888-589-7978

MIAS 866-MIAS-USA

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc. 847-478-2100

Murata Machinery USA, Inc. 800-368-7282

Nedcon USA, Inc. 513-367-2656

Numina Group 10331 Werch Drive Woodridge, 60517 630-343-2600 Tollfree: 630-343-2600Fax: 630-343-2636 Email: [email protected] www.numinagroup.com

Services: Numina Group is a DC system automation design and integrator providing Top Tier Warehouse Execution and Control Systems to streamline Pick, Pack, and Ship Automated Order Fulfillment. Our technolo-gies can provide 50% or more productivity improvements for Omni-Channel, E-com-merce, and Manufacturing B to B Distribu-tion. Automation technologies include Pick to Light, Speaker Independent Voice Picking, Print and Apply labeling, In-line Dimensional Weight Audit, Vision Inspec-tion, Barcode Track & Trace, Automated Storage and Retrieval, ASRS & Conveyor Sorting & Systems. Numina Group provides turn-key define, design, and implementation of DC’s, seamlessly integrating automated material handling to new or existing ERP/WMS Platforms.

Description: What differentiates Numina Group is our software development and real-time control expertise. RDS, Real-time Distribution Software, is the foundation for our highly scalable WCS platform. It inte-grates real-time control of material handling, storage/retrieval and conveyor systems with voice directed pick/pack automation and shipping sortation.

Opex Corporation 856-727-1100

Power Automation Systems 209-249-1616

Ralphs-Pugh Co., Inc. 800-486-0021

Retrotech, Inc. 866-915-ASRS

RF Pathways 866-823-6114


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RMT Robotics 905-643-9700

Roller Die + Forming 502-969-1327

Sage Automation 800-731-9111

Sapient Automation 877-451-4044

Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630

Schaefer Systems 800-876-6000

SencorpWhite 508-771-9400

SEW-Eurodrive Inc. 864-439-7537

Speedrack Products Group, Ltd. 800-752-7352

Stanley Vidmar 800-523-9462

Steel King Industries, Inc. 800-826-0203

Stoecklin Logistics 678-244-1537

Swisslog Logistics Inc. 757-820-3467

System Logistics (formerly Diamond Phoenix) 888-233-6796

TGW Systems 231-798-4547

TriEnda LLC 800-356-8150

UNARCO Material Handling 800-862-7261

Vanderlande 1975 West Oak Circle Marietta, Georgia 30062 770-250-2800 [email protected] www.vanderlande.com

Vertique, Inc., an ITW Company 828-654-7500

viastore systems, Inc. 616-977-3950

Vidir Inc. 800-210-0141

Webb-Stiles Co. 330-225-7761

Westfalia Technologies Inc. 800-673-2522

Witron Integrated Logistics Corp. 847-385-6000

♦ AUTOMATION Automatic Guided Vehicle Systems

Amerden Inc. PO Box 240 Saint Augustine, Florida 32085 904-826-4490 Fax: 904-826-4491 Email: [email protected] www.amerden.com

Services: Founded in 1988, Amerden AGVs is a full service AGV System provider including consulting, design, manufacture, installation and long-term support of your AGV System. Working with the latest in AGV control and vehicle design technologies, Amerden provides cost effective solutions to meet the most challenging load handling and operational requirements. From manu-facturing to warehousing every AGV environ-ment is different. Amerden’s AGV systems are uniquely engineered to meet your exact requirements. When choosing Amerden as your AGV system vendor you receive a qual-ity product and support from the company who services, repairs, and supports AGV systems to the component level.

Battery Test Equipment Co. 610-746-9449

BEUMER Corporation 732-893-2892

C&D Skilled Robotics, Inc. 409-466-0558


Corecon AGV Systems 815-786-1001

Creform Corporation 800-839-8823

C-TEK Industrial Products, Inc. 704-895-0090





Egemin Automation Inc. 616-393-0101

Elettric 80 Inc. 847-329-7717

Frog AGV Systems Inc 248-760-5667


JBT Corp. (formerly FMC Technologies) 800-922-9080

Jervis B. Webb Company 800-791-3092

Keyence Corp. of America 888-KEYENCE

Kollmorgen(R) Corp. 540-633-4158


Services: Lenze Americas, based in Uxbridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial automation systems. As a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, monorail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guarantee a smooth connection to any upstream or down-stream system — steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.



Savant Automation 616-791-8540




System Logistics 888-233-6796

TotalTrax 866-927-4927



Transbotics Corporation 704-362-1115

Vehicle Technologies, Inc. 609-406-9626

Wheelift, a Doerfer Company 630-541-7644

♦ AUTOMATION Carousels

AS/R Systems Inc. Email: [email protected]


Services: Lenze Americas, based in Uxbridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial automation systems. As a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, monorail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guarantee a smooth connection to any upstream or down-stream system - steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning - increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

♦ AUTOMATION Conveyors

Alba Manufacturing Inc 866-252-2634

Alliance Industrial Corp 800-368-3556

AmbaFlex Inc 817-366-8744

Ashland Conveyor Products 800-587-0045

Automotion, a Wynright Co. 708-229-3700

Axelent Inc 877-AXELENT

Axmann Conveying Systems 812-284-9285


C&D Skilled Robotics, Inc 409-466-0558

Carter Control Systems 877-722-4227


Conroll 910-202-4292

Cornerstone Automation Systems 800-401-0304


Crown Plastics 513-367-0238

C-TEK Industrial Products, Inc 704-895-0090

CTM Labeling Systems 330-332-1800



Dearborn Mid-West Conveyors 734-288-4400


Denipro AG 856-842-0600-x165

Dura-Belt Inc (aka DuraBelt) 800-770-2358

Emerson Industrial Automation 866-743-4392

Enduride Canada USA Inc 418-571-5494

ErgotecH, Inc 877-SEE-ERGO

Flexible Material Handling 800-669-1501

FlexLink Systems +46-31-337-31-00

Forbo Siegling, LLC 800-255-5581

Frommelt Safety Products 800-553-5560

Gauer Metal Products, Inc 877-GAUERME


Gudel, Inc 734-214-0000

FORTE, A Swisslog Company 6037 Commerce Court Mason, Ohio 45040 1-513-398-2800 Tollfree: 1-800-796-5566 Email: [email protected] www.forte-industries.com

Services: FORTE, a Swisslog company, is a leading warehouse automation and ware-house execution software (WES) company focused on optimizing distribution centers for many of the world’s fastest growing companies. FORTE’s business model brings a completely objective, equipment-agnostic approach to planning, designing and implementing automated material handling systems. By combining FORTE’s experience with Swisslog’s global expertise in design-ing, developing and delivering best-in-class automation solutions, the companies form an Automation PowerhouseTM.

Description: Ready to transform your ware-house into a high-performance, precision distribution operation? FORTE offers total objectivity and single-source accountability. We design and implement warehouse auto-mation and WES functionality to meet your specific business needs. FORTE’s unique culture and commitment to excellence have earned a stellar reputation and track record.

Habasit America 800-235-8714

Holjeron Corporation 412-665-2532

Hutchinson Transmission 248-597-7168

Hytrol Conveyor Company, Inc. 2020 Hytrol St. Jonesboro, Arkansas 72401 870-935-3700 [email protected] www.hytrol.com/web/

Intelligrated Inc 866-936-7300

Interroll 3000 Corporate Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 1-910-799-1100 Tollfree: 800-830-9680 Fax: 1-910-799-9626 Email: [email protected] www.interroll.us

Services: Established in 1959, Interroll has grown to become the world leading supplier



of key equipment for material handling. Whether youíre handling boxes, pallets, parcels or soft goods, no other supplier has such a comprehensive range of solutions on offer. This is why system integrators, OEMs and operators choose Interroll as a trusted partner for material handling installations, worldwide. Interroll global reach ensures quick delivery and superior after-sale service for customers, no matter where they are. By helping increase our customers efficiency, we boost their competitiveness in today’ high-stress marketplace.

Description: Established in 1959, Interroll has grown to become the world’ leading supplier of key equipment for material handling.

Intralox 800-344-5106

Itoh Denki USA Inc 888-310-8811

Jervis BWebb Company 800-791-3092


Kornylak Corporation 800-837-5676


Lauyans & Company, Inc 502-774-2200


Services: Lenze Americas, based in Ux-bridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial auto-mation systems. As a manufacturer of electri-cal and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, mono-rail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guaran-tee a smooth connection to any upstream or downstream system — steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

Lewco, Inc. 419-625-4014

LTW Intralogistics, Inc 888-589-7978

Magnus Mobility 714-771-2630

Mallard Manufacturing 800-243-6694

Material Handling Technologies Inc 919-388-0050

MIAS 866-MIAS-USA

Murata Machinery USA, Inc 800-368-7282

NEDPACK Vertical Conveyors +31-0341436710

Nerak Systems 888-763-8259

OCS Checkweighers 678-344-8300

OCS IntelliTrak Inc 800-616-9304

Pacline Overhead Conveyors 800-955-8860

PeakLogix 800-849-6332

Pintsch Bubenzer USA 908-237-9400

Pobco Plastics 800-222-6376

Portec Inc 719-276-7845

PSI Engineering 905-858-3600

Ralphs-Pugh Co., Inc 800-486-0021

Rapid Industries, Inc 800-727-4381

Rotacaster 800-858-7801

Ryson International, Inc 300 Newsome Drive Yorktown, Virginia 23692 757-898-1530 Fax: 757 898-1580 Email: [email protected] www.ryson.com


Samco Industries Corp 847-392-7850

Savoye Inc 847-519-9630


SEW-Eurodrive Inc 864-439-7537

SI Systems 800-523-9464

SKF USA Inc 267-436-6000

Snapco 859-743-2189

Speedrack Products Group, Ltd800-752-7352

Spiratex 734-641-4111

Swisslog Logistics Inc 757-820-3467


TKF, Inc 513-241-5910

Topper Industrial 262-886-6931

Toppy America LLC 888-468-6779


Transnorm System Inc 800-331-1749

UNEX Manufacturing Inc 800-334-8639

United Sortation Solutions 410-363-6345

Vahle Inc. div Vahle GmbH & Co KG 800-725-9796

Van der Graaf 888-326-1476

VARGO Companies 877-876-6384


viastore systems, Inc.616-977-3950

W&H Systems 201-933-7841

Webb-Stiles Co

330-225-7761


Witron Integrated Logistics Corp 847-385-6000



Wulftec / MJMaillis 877-985-3832

♦ AUTOMATION Robotics, Industrial

Atis Srl 39-0-461-662031


Axium Inc. 800-465-7534

Bastian Solutions 10585 North Meridian Street 3rd Floor Indianapolis, Indiana 46290 317-575-9992 Tollfree: 800-772-0464 Email: [email protected] www.BastianSolutions.com



DENSO ADC 856-842-0600-x165


Elettric 80 Inc. 847-329-7717


Fuji Robotics 206-459-3429

Grenzebach 586-795-2000

Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000




Services: Lenze Americas, based in Ux-bridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial auto-mation systems. As a manufacturer of electri-cal and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and

scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, mono-rail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guaran-tee a smooth connection to any upstream or downstream system — steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

MagicLogic Optimization Inc. 888-274-8616

Positech Corporation 800-831-6026





Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630

Seegrid Corp. 412-621-4305

SICK, Inc. 6900 West 110th St. Bloomington, Minnesota 55438952-941-6780 Email: [email protected] www.sickusa.com

Services: SICK provides the broadest range of logistics automation solutions to help sys-tem integrators and storage and conveyor OEMs move goods through distribution supply chains. SICK’ industry-leading solu-tions help optimize product flow throughout a distribution center or warehouse. From simple photoelectric sensors to complex bar code reading systems, SICK has a solution that will ensure a fast, efficient and economi-cal logistics process.

Description: From simple photoelectric sensors to complex image-based code read-ing systems, RFID, hand-held scanners and more — SICK has a solution that will ensure fast, efficient and economical logistics pro-cesses. SICK provides the broadest range of logistics automation solutions to help its customers efficiently move goods through distribution supply chains


TPC Wire & Cable Corp. 800-521-7935



♦ AUTOMATION Sortation Equipment

ASG Services LLC 877-447-9798

Automotion, a Wynright Co. 708-229-3700



Cinetic Sorting Corp. 502-636-1414

Conroll 910-202-4292



Datalogic 800-227-2633


EuroSort Inc. 410-363-6345

GBI Data & Sorting Systems 954-596-5000



Intelligrated Inc. 866-936-7300


Koroberi 7901 Innovation Way Mason, Ohio 45040 1-866-936-7300 Email: [email protected] www.intelligrated.com


Services: Lenze Americas, based in



Uxbridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial auto-mation systems. As a manufacturer of electri-cal and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, mono-rail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guaran-tee a smooth connection to any upstream or downstream system — steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

Material Handling Technologies Inc. 919-388-0050

Murata Machinery USA, Inc.800-368-7282

Optimus Sorters 513-833-4159 Email: [email protected] www.optimussorters.com

Description: Optimus Sortation systems provide more efficient retail, wholesale, and manufacturing distribution. They also provide a labor saving system that allows material and/or product to move and be sorted rapidly through a process, allowing companies to ship or receive higher volumes with smaller storage space and with less labor expense.





Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630





Tiffin Metal Products Co. 800-537-0983

Transnorm System Inc. 800-331-1749


Vahle Inc div Vahle GmbH & Co KG 800-725-9796



W&H Systems 201-933-7841

Wynright 847-595-9400

♦ AUTOMATION Vertical Lift Module

Atis Srl 39-0-461-662031

FlexArm 800-837-2503

Flexcon Container 908-871-7000


Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.877-632-2589





Power Automation Systems 209-249-1616





TKF, Inc. 513-241-5910


♦ AUTOMATION Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors

Alliance Industrial Corp. 800-368-3556

Autoquip Corporation 888-811-9876








Southworth International 800-743-1000




TKF, Inc. 513-241-5910




♦ CLEANING SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT

Andersen Co. 800-241-4696

Corbi Plastics, LLC 608-852-8843

Factory Cat 800-634-4060

Goff’s Enterprises, Inc. 800-234-0337

J.I.T. Reshippables 888-934-0905

Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. 800-989-2235

Philadelphia Scientific LLC 215-616-0390

Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc. 800-666-8473

♦ CONSULTING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

4SIGHT Supply Chain Group 201-940-7211

ADSI 847-884-1940


Association of Professional Material Handling Consultants (APMHC) 704-676-1184

Axium Inc. 800-465-7534

BEB Industrial Asset Management 816-452-4222

Burleson Texas Economic Development 817-426-9623

Cadre Technologies, Inc. 866-25-CADRE

Cedar Valley Regional Partnership 877-773-9959

CeMAT - Hannover Fairs USA, Inc. 609-987-1202

CIBER, Inc.800-242-3799

CJK Services 877-614-8414

Clayco, Inc. 888-429-3330

Cognex 508-650-3256



CreateASoft, Inc. 630-428-2850


enVista 877-684-7700

Epicor Software Corporation 800-999-6995

FORTE 513-398-2800

Fortna Inc. 333 Buttonwood Street West Reading, Pennsylvania 19611 1-610-370-8000 Tollfree: 1-800-367-8621 Email: [email protected] www.fortna.com

Services: For over 60 years, Fortna has partnered with the world’ top brands com-panies like ASICS, O’Reilly Auto Parts and MSC helping them improve their distribution operations and transform their businesses. Companies with complex distribution opera-tions trust Fortna to help them meet cus-tomer promises and competitive challenges profitably. We are a professional services firm built on a promise we develop a solid business case for change and hold ourselves accountable to those results. Our expertise spans supply chain strategy, distribution center operations, material handling, supply chain systems, organizational excellence and warehouse control software.


Gleeson Constructors & Engineers, LLC 712-258-9300





Hal Systems 678-935-0587

Honeywell Vocollect Solutions. 866-862-6553

i+o Industry Planning + Organization, L.P. 610-807-3590

Insight Group Technologies Inc. 905-566-8989

Institute for Supply Management (ISM) 480-752-6276


I-on-this Inc. 800-276-2792

Jacobs 800-570-1985

Johnson Stephens Consulting, Inc. 100 Hartsfield Centre Parkway Suite 520 Atlanta, Georgia 30354 678-842-9114 Fax: 678-842-9363 Email: [email protected] www.johnsonstephens.com



Services: Johnson Stephens Consulting is a supply chain operations consulting firm which specializes in providing supply chain network analysis, distribution center/ware-house design & implementation, LEAN op-erations improvement, LMS, WMS, and TMS selection, development and implementation for retail, wholesale,3PL and consumer prod-ucts distribution. Our professionals utilize an interactive consulting approach to achieve maximum results through collaboration with our clients. The key strength of Johnson Stephens Consulting is providing the how-to in implementing supply chain solutions, not merely providing recommendations.

Knighted 914-762-0505

KOM International Inc. 514-849-4000

Komyo America Co., Inc. 714-829-2300

Legacy Technology Services 866-271-9891

LynnCo Supply Chain Solutions, Inc. 866-872-3264

Marshall Industrial Inc. 888-986-7267

Motorola 800-322-3437

North Alabama Industrial Development Association 800-669-9450

Open Sky 866-302-3941

Orion Energy Systems Inc. 800-660-9340

Paragon Data Systems, Inc 800-211-0768

Peach State Integrated Technologies Inc. 678-327-2000



Productivity Engineering Services 734-425-3904

Proplanner Inc. 515-296-9914


Quality Software Systems Inc. (QSSI) 732-805-0400




SDI Industries Inc. 818-890-6002

Sealed Air Corporation 800-243-1102

Sedlak 216-206-4700

Single Source Systems, Inc. 317-596-3000

Speech Interface Design, Inc. 800-492-0423

St. Onge Company 717-840-8181


Technology Transfer Services 813-908-1100

TEKLYNX International 888-629-4444

Temple Economic Development Corp. 254-773-8332

The Raymond Corporation 800-235-7200

TKF, Inc. 513-241-5910

TopVOX Corporation 847-842-0900


Trans Tech Consulting Inc. 614-751-0575

TranSystems 817-334-4457

TZA 847-962-3691

United States Postal Service 252-237-9300



W&H Systems 201-933-7841

Wave Reaction 815-776-9470


♦ DATA COLLECTION Automatic Identification Products

Advantech DLoG 847-844-3460


Barcoding Incorporated 888-860-SCAN-7226

Bizerba USA Inc. 888-533-7146

Bluebird USA Inc. - Pidion 201-944-0822

Code Corporation 801-495-2200


Dasko Label 866-286-6500


Datalogic, Inc. 800-929-7899

Datria Systems, Inc. 800-583-9509

DENSO ADC 856-842-0600-x165

Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. 800-535-6987

Glen Road Systems, Inc. (GRSI) 610-397-1050

Honeywell 800-664-4593



Intek Integration Technologies, Inc. 425-455-9935

JEKA 877-666-5352




Keytroller LLC 813-877-4500


KoamTac, Inc. 609-734-4335

Laser Technology, Inc. 303-649-1000


locanis AG, Germany 952-767-1720

Motorola 800-322-3437

Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility Business 800-927-9626

Newcastle Systems 781-935-3450

Nutech Systems 800-830-8058

Objectif Lune Inc. 973-780-0100

Paragon Data Systems, Inc800-211-0768

Polymer Solutions International 877-444-7225

Seegrid 412-621-4305

Shockwatch 800-527-9497

SlotLabel, Inc. 905-820-0849


Taylor Made Cases 888-776-0023


The Kennedy Group 440-951-7660



VITRONIC 856-308-1700

♦ DATA COLLECTION Labels, Labeling Devices & Tracking Solutions

ADSI 847-884-1940

Aigner Index 800-242-3919





Cognex 508-650-3256






DENSO ADC 856-842-0600-x165

Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. 800-535-6987

Ergomat (Tinby LLC) 877-374-6628


FOX IV Technologies, Inc. 6011 Enterprise Drive Export, Pennsylvania 15632 724-387-3500 Tollfree: 877-436-2434 Fax: 724-387-3516 Email: [email protected] www.foxiv.com

Services: FOX IV designs, manufactures and integrates automated labeling systems. Our product range includes the largest selection of Print and Apply labelers in world - using Zebra, SATO, Datamax-O’neil, Intermec,

and Printronix printing technologies- as well as packing slip systems, label applicators and table top label printers. In addition to labeling equipment, FOX IV has an in-house engineering team that is able to integrate our labeling equipment into new or existing production lines as well as technical service & support, and a full service label depart-ment that can provide labels and ribbons.

Description: From product labeling to pallet labeling, from case labels to drum labels, we have the experience to handle labeling applications from simple to complex and even custom designed. With over 30 years experience in labeling automation, we can truly say that "We Solve the Tough Ones...Globally."


ID Label, Inc. 800-541-8506

JEKA 877-666-5352


Motorola 800-322-3437




Panther Industries 800-530-6018




Rice Lake Weighing Systems 800-472-6703

ShieldMark, Inc. 216-870-1575

SlotLabel, Inc. 905-820-0849

Systems Application Engineering (SAE) 713-783-6020







♦ DATA COLLECTION Mobile Computing

Cipher Lab 888-300-9779

DAP Technologies 855-327-8324-855-DAP-TECH

Glacier Computer 866-724-6257



Innovative Picking Technologies 262-567-6525

Motorola 800-322-3437

Motorola Solutions 847-576-5000


Noax 704-992-1606

Supply Chain Services 7800 Third Street North Suite 920 Oakdale, Minnesota 55128 651-202-4300 Tollfree: 866-205-4310 Fax: 651-731-5870 Email: [email protected] www.supplychainservices.com

Services: Supply Chain Services provides barcoding solutions from best-in class equipment manufacturers such as Zebra Technologies, Honeywell Scanning and Mo-bility, Datalogic, JLT, Cisco, Aruba, Ruckus, and others. These technologies include: Barcode Scanners Barcode Printers Rugged Mobile Computers Rugged Tablets Vehicle Mount Computers Barcode Verifiers Wireless Networking A barcode media department specializes in helping customers select the right barcode label media to help ensure maximum efficiency. Barcode print and ap-ply and label application further automate material handling. To ensure reliability man-aged mobile services include consulting, project management, wireless networking, integration, configuration and deployment, support desk, and a depot of spare devices.

Description: Supply Chain Services is an award winning barcode solutions provider. Our business model is based on understand-ing business needs applying appropriate barcode scanner, barcode printer, rugged mobile computer, barcode labels, and re-lated technologies. We also provide design, configuration, integration, training, and sup-port to warehousing, logistics, manufactur-ing, and distribution organizations.

Trimble 800-874-6253-800-trimble

♦ DATA COLLECTION Order Picking, Fulfillment & Delivery

ADSI 847-884-1940

All States Equipment Inc. 888-777-3245

Atop Technologies, Inc. 886-3-550-8137





Cascade Corporation 800-CASCADE227-2233







Engineered Products 864-234-4888





Grip Gear LLC 517-420-5778

Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000



Haulotte Group / Biljax 800-527-5333

HighJump Software 800-328-3271



Interthor, Inc. 888-345-1270


ITW Plastic Packaging 303-316-6800

Jamco Products Inc 800-748-8080




Kollmorgen® Corp. 540-633-4158

Konstant 800-655-7225

Lightning Pick N114 W18770 Clinton Drive Germantown, 53022 (262) 250-2100 Tollfree: (800) 827-8878 Email: [email protected] lightningpick.com

Services: Lightning Pick delivers advanced pick-to-light, put-to-light, pack-to-light (put-to-store), Build2Light (pick-to-light for manufacturing), batch picking carts and other paperless picking, kitting, assembly and sortation systems. These best-in-class technologies drive increased productivity,



accuracy and efficiency across high-perfor-mance supply chains, from manufacturing through order fulfillment. Lightning Pick order fulfillment execution software enables proactive system management, with the LP Dashboard providing real-time performance updates across facilities, areas, zones and individual pickers. Further, a deep catalog of interoperable hardware enables users to specify the optimal combination of light module sizes, colors and features to meet their unique application needs.


Lucas Systems, Inc. 724-940-7144

Mallard Manufacturing 800-243-6694


Mexroll Mexico, S.A. de C.V. 52-614-420-5000

Motorola 800-322-3437



National Cart Company 800-455-3802



OPEX 856-727-1100


Qubiqa (formerly Univeyor) 312-403-0005


Reddwerks Corporation 512-257-3031

Retalix 630-213-3080




Ryder Supply Chain Solutions (formerly Total Logistic Control) 888-887-9337


Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630


SI Systems 800-523-9464

Snapfulfil SaaS WMS 843-577-5007







Tailift USA Co., Inc. 909-930-9802






Traka USA 877-348-7252


Tri-Boro Shelving and Partition 800-633-3070


UNEX Manufacturing Inc 800-334-8639

Unicor Services Business Group 202-305-3986




Vocollect 866-862-6553

voestalpine Krems Finaltechnik GmbH 43-5030414

Voxware 877-483-7239

W&H Systems 201-933-7841

Wesley International 800-241-2869


Witron Integrated Logistics Corp 847-385-6000

Zoyto 713-300-3000

♦ DATA COLLECTION Radio Frequency Identification & Data Communications Equipment

ADSI 847-884-1940

Banner Engineering Corp. 888-373-6767












Demag Cranes & Components Corporation 800-321-6560


DENSO ADC 856-842-0600-x165





I.D. Systems, Inc. 201-996-9000


JEKA 877-666-5352

Kenwood USA Corp. Communications Sector 800-950-5005




Motorola 800-322-3437





Paragon Data Systems, Inc. 800-211-0768


RAM Mounting Systems 206-763-8361


SAG (Securitag Assembly Group Co., Ltd.) 886-4-2492-5298

Shockwatch 800-527-9497










Upp Technology 800-777-6092


♦ DOCK EQUIPMENTAlliance Industrial Corp. 800-368-3556


Berner International Corp. 800-245-4455

Cee-Jay 920 west tenth st azusa, 91702 626-815-1530 Tollfree: 626-815-1530 Fax: 626-815-1544 Email: [email protected] www.cee-jay.com

Cushman 800-241-5855

Durable Corporation 800-537-1603

Eagle Manufacturing Company 304-737-3171

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems 1612 Hutton Drive Ste 140 Carrollton, Texas 75006 1-972-466-0707 Tollfree: 1-877-408-6788 Email: [email protected] assaabloyentrance.us

Description: TKO® Dock Doors offers the broadest line of impactable and specialty dock doors in the industry. Whether you experience high wind load, temperature controlled environments or just plain abuse, there is a TKO door suited to your dock. TKO Dock Doors is an industry leading brand owned by ASSA ABLOY.

Serco Entrematic 1612 Hutton Drive Ste 140 Carrollton, Texas 75006 1-972-323-2696 Tollfree:1-800-933-4834 Email: [email protected] sercoentrematic.com

Description: Serco® leads the industry in spe-cialty hydraulic dock levelers, safety products and programmable control systems and of-fers a complete line of dock levelers, vehicle restraints, dock seals & shelters, energy effi-cient HVLS fans, ergonomic lift products, and programmable control systems. Serco is an industry leading brand owned by Entrematic.

Kelley Entrematic1612 Hutton Drive Ste 140 Carrollton, Texas 750061-972-236-2449 Tollfree: 1-800-558-6960 Email: [email protected] kelleyentrematic.com

Description: Kelley is a world-renowned brand, best known as the pioneer of air-powered dock leveler technology, offering a comprehensive portfolio of loading dock solutions including dock levelers, vehicle re-straints, dock seals & shelters, lift products, environmental control systems, HVLS fans, and dock accessories. Kelley is an industry leading brand by Entrematic.



Flexible Material Handling 800-669-1501

Garlock Safety Systems 877-791-4446

GMR Safety 888-629-4494



Illinois Engineered Products, Inc. 877-437-4623

Kelley Entrematic 8100-558-6960

Liftomatic Material Handling 800-837-6540

Logistick Inc. 800-758-5840

Long Range Systems 800-437-4996

Luxor 800-323-4656

Mars Air Systems 800-421-1266


Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc. 978-768-3000


Phoenix Products Co., Inc. 414-973-3300

Pioneer Dock Equipment 740 Beechcroft Rd Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174931-486-2296 Tollfree: 1-800-251-3382 Fax: 931-486-0316 Email: [email protected] www.pioneerleveler.com

Services: For over 36 years, Pioneer Dock Equipment has manufactured and distrib-uted a wide range of quality loading dock equipment. Our product line offers pit levelers, edge of dock levelers (mechanical & hydraulic), truck restraints, seals, shelters, bumpers, portable boards, yard ramps and more. In addition, we have our own High Speed Fabric Door line as well as the Guar-dIt line of warehouse accessories. Along

with our line of quality products, we have developed an enviable reputation for dealer support, customer responsiveness, and personal service. All of which are part of our long term commitment to our customers.

Powered Aire Inc. 888-321-2473

Presto Lifts Inc 508-222-0177

Rasco Industries, Inc. 800-537-3802


Rite-Hite 8900 N. Arbon Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53223 414-355-2600 Tollfree: 888-823-4139 Email: [email protected] www.RiteHite.com

Services: Rite-Hite® is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of industrial equipment for the loading dock and inside the plant or facility. Rite-Hite and their exclu-sive representatives provide solutions in the areas of loading dock safety, security and productivity, in-plant safety, environmental separation and control, and energy savings. No matter the location, a Rite-Hite repre-sentative is available to recommend product solutions and provide professional service. Committed to partnering with customers all around the world, Rite-Hite manufacturing facilities are strategically located across the globe, making sure products are designed to meet the specific requirements of the regions served.

Description: Rite-Hite® is a world leader in the manufacture, sale, and service of loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, HVLS fans, industrial curtain walls, machine guarding systems, and more all de-signed to improve safety, security, productiv-ity, energy consumption, and environmental control.

Rotary Products 800-457-5251

Savety Yellow Products 877-728-3891

Serco Entrematic 800-933-4834

Southern Perfection Fabrication 478-956-4442

Southern Strapping Systems Inc. 888-290-0967


Superior Handling Equipment, LLC 800-221-4339

Systems Material Handling Co. 800-255-4109


TMI, LLC800-888-9750


US DOE Fuel Cell Technologies Program 703-841-5500

Vestil Manufacturing 800-348-0868

♦ ERGONOMICS Casters, Wheels, & Tires

Albion Industries 800-835-8911


Cannon Equipment 800-533-2071

Colson Caster Corp. 800-643-5515

Continental Tire The Americas, LLC877-235-0102

Darcor Casters 800-387-7206

Darnell-Rose 800-327-6355

DH Casters International 800-543-3413

Dura-Belt Inc. (aka DuraBelt) 800-770-2358

Durable Superior Casters 800-848-4517

Durastar Casters & Wheels 866-532-1698

FootMaster Casters & Wheels 866-362-3226

G & R Casters and Wheels 704-358-8787

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. 800-733-7655

Kastalon, Inc. 800-527-8566




Magnus Mobility 714-771-2630

Nexel Industries 800-245-6682


Samco Industries Corp. 847-392-7850

Schioppa Casters & Wheels 866-362-3226


Step Up Casters 888-783-7871

Sunhill America 866-673-3750

Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. 800-289-1456


Thombert 800-433-3572


Unique Industrial Product Company 281-275-3900

Uremet Corporation 800-845-9704



♦ ERGONOMICS Lift Products

Acco Material Handling Solutions 800-967-7333

Advance Lifts, Inc. 800-843-3625


AmbaFlex Inc. 817-366-8744

Astrolift ltd +64-9-437-2904

Atis Srl 39-0-461-662031


Bishamon Industries 800-358-8833

CONDUCTIX, INC. 800-521-4888

Easy Lift Equipment 2 Mill Park Court Newark, Delaware 19713 302-737-7000 Tollfree: 800-233-1800 Fax: 302-737-7000 Email: [email protected] easylifteqpt.com

Elephant Chain Block Co., Ltd. 81-72-365-7778

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. 800-263-9823

ErgotecH, Inc. 877-SEE-ERGO

FlexArm 800-837-2503

Flexco Industries Inc. 514-935-2121

Flexlift Hubgerate GmbH +49-521-7806-0


Haulotte Group / Biljax 800-527-5333

Hilman Rollers 800-631-2177

i-Lift Equipment Ltd. 908-874-5585


INTORQ US Inc. 678-244-1523

Konecranes, Inc. 800-933-3001



MIAS 866-MIAS-USA

MSE-Forks 31-518-492927


Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd. 86-574-65580035

Northern 800-328-8900

Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc. 905-857-6456





Schlumpf, Inc. 207-893-1903

Shuttlelift 920-743-8650



Spanco, Inc. 800-869-2080

SPG International, LLC 877-503-4SPG



TAWI USA Inc. 800-990-8294


TKF, Inc.513-241-5910






Whiting Corporation 888-944-8464



Yale Materials Handling Corp. 800-233-9253

Yi-Lift Material Handling Equipment Co. 86-519-88700900

♦ ERGONOMICS Safety Equipment & Ergonomics




Atis Srl 39-0-461-662031



BenchPro 888-700-9888


Carron Net Company, Inc. 920-793-2217

Cherry’s Industrial Equipment 600 Morse Ave Elk Grove Village, 60007 847-364-0200 Tollfree: 800-350-0011 Fax: 847-439-0320 Email: [email protected] www.cherrysind.com

Service: Products: Pallet handling equip-ment and supplies for manufacturing plants, warehouses and distribution centers. De-signed, built and engineered entirely in the US, our ergonomic and labor saving equip-ment includes: pallet Inverters, load flippers, sheet turners, upenders, roll and coil tippers, pallet changers, load transfer systems, pallet dispensers and stackers, pallet washers, box dumpers, stretch wrappers, freezer spacer removal machines, load/pallet straighteners, lift tables, work positioners, line automation, machinery skates, roller skids, toe jacks, crash, perimeter, and machinery guards.

Description: Cherry’s Industrial Equipment is the leader in the design and manufacture of pallet transferring and pallet handling systems for the material handling industry. We are customer focused, offering standard and customized solutions that solve manual

material handling problems leading to a more productive workplace and a safer workforce.

Cotterman Company 800-552-3337

Cousins Packaging Inc. 888-209-4344

Damotech 877-979-6620




Durham Manufacturing Company 800-243-3774

Ergologistics, LLC 701-499-5292



FlexArm 800-837-2503



Folding Guard Co. 800-622-2214


Garlock Safety Systems 877-791-4446


GMR Safety 888-629-4494



Heartland Engineered Products (formerly Torbeck Industries) 800-333-0080

I.D. Systems, Inc. 201-996-9000



InCord 800-596-1066

Industrial Netting 800-328-8456

InSite Solutions 866-284-1514





Konstant 800-655-7225

Kundel Industries 877-586-3353

LIFTek Corporation 420 Southlake Blvd A4 Richmond, Virginia 23236 804-378-1535 Tollfree: 888-543-8358 Fax: 866-285-3389 Email: [email protected] www.liftek.com

Services: LIFTek Corporation supplies forklift camera systems, forklift lasers, mobile DVR’s, and other operator aids for forklifts and mo-bile cranes. Since 1996 LIFTek has delivered quality products and exceptional service to OEMs, dealers and aftermarket clients in the U.S. and Worldwide. We provide free telephone support, same day shipping and same day repair service for most standard products. We look forward to working with you in selecting a standard product or in developing a system that meets your special requirements. We provide solutions that pay for themselves quickly through: dam-age prevention, increased productivity, and reduced operating costs. See more at www.LIFTek.com.

London Mat, a division of Tapeswitch 800-234-8273

Mac Rak Inc. 815-723-7400


Milagon 800-889-4049



MSE-Forks 31-518-492927

PearlWeave Safety Netting Inc. 800-732-7566




PS Doors 800-284-0623


Quick Cable 800-558-8667

Rack Armour 1226-784488



RUD Chain Inc. 319-294-0001




Sentry Protection Products 888-265-8660



SpaceGuard Products 800-841-0680

Spanco, Inc. 800-869-2080


Superior Manufacturing Group 800-621-2802



TMI, LLC 800-888-9750





Troax Inc. 615-730-7581



♦ HYDRAULIC & ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS/CONTROLS/MOTORS

Azbil North America, Inc. 866-736-7671

Baldor 479-646-4711



Flight Systems Industrial Products +46-31-337-31-00


Kollmorgen® Corp. 540-633-4158


Services: Lenze Americas, based in Ux-bridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial auto-mation systems. As a manufacturer of electri-cal and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, mono-rail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guaran-tee a smooth connection to any upstream or downstream system — steady or dynamic,

lifting or lowering, moving or positioning - increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.





Schaltbau North America 631-351-6993

Schneider Electric 33-0-1-41-29-70-00

SenDec Corporation 800-295-8000






Yuhuan United Motor Vehicle Parts Co. Ltd. 86-576-87223654

♦ LIFT TRUCKS Attachments - Trucks & Mobile Equipment

American Noblelift Corp. 909-390-6258

Battery Watering Technologies 877-522-5431


Curtis Instruments 914-666-2971

DAP Technologies 480-705-4200


Flow-Rite Controls 616-583-1700


mmh.com



Sellick Equipment Limited 877-735-5425





Tele Radio LLC 305-459-0763



The Scharine Group 800-472-2880


Traka USA 877-348-7252



♦ LIFT TRUCKSBatteries/Chargers/Motors/Fuel/Alternative Fuel Systems

ACT - Advanced Charging Technologies 336-926-6504

Air Products and chemicals 800-654-4567

Amer Electric Motion, Inc.952-890-5454

AMETEK Prestolite Power 800-367-2002

Applied Energy Solutions 800-836-2132

Battery Test Equipment Co. 610-746-9449

Battery Watering Technologies 877-522-5431

Bonfi glioli USA 859-538-1433

Crown Battery Mfg. Co. Inc. 800-487-2879

Delta-Q Technologies 3755 Willingdon Avenue Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 3H3 604-327-8244 Email: [email protected] www.delta-q.com


Douglas Battery 1255 Creekshire Way Suite 221 Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 336-650-7118 1-800-Douglas Email: [email protected] www.douglasbattery.com

Services: The Legacy continues... In addition to the Legacy fl ooded and maintenance-free batteries, Douglas Battery now offers a full line of chargers, including high effi ciency opportunity and rapid chargers, most that meet CEC regulations. Douglas batteries and chargers are manufactured with pride and have built their reputation by supplying robust products that can withstand rugged work conditions.

East Penn Manufacturing 1 Deka Road Lyon Station, Pennsylvania 19536 (610) 682-6361 Email: [email protected] www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/

Services: Since 1946, East Penn Manufac-turing Co., Inc. has developed an enviable reputation for world-class quality products. East Penn manufactures Deka® batteries for a broad line of motive power applications. All Deka batteries and chargers are backed by an extensive North American support network.

Description: Since 1946, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc. has developed an enviable reputation for world-class quality products. East Penn manufactures Deka®

batteries for a broad line of motive power applications. All Deka batteries and chargers are backed by an extensive North American support network.

©2015 EnerSys Delaware Inc. d/b/a Douglas Battery. All rights reserved.

Trademarks and logos are the property of EnerSys and its affiliates unless

otherwise noted. Subject to revision without prior notice. E.&O.E.

Douglas Battery1255 Creekshire Way, Suite 221

Winston-Salem, NC 271031-800-211-3684

www.douglasbattery.com

Introducing the Douglas Legacy Neo™, Insight™ and

Raptor™ chargers! Douglas Battery now offers a full line of energy-efficient HF,

Opportunity and Rapid chargers, with most models meeting CEC requirements. Please

contact Douglas Battery, or your local Douglas Battery representative, to assist in determining your specific

charger application needs.

DOUGLAS

LEGACY®TAKING CHARGE



DIRECTORYMODERN 2016 Casebook Directory

Emrol +3203-309-24-24

EnerSys 2366 Bernville Rd Reading, Pennsylvania 19605 610-208-1991 Tollfree: 1-800-EnerSys Email: [email protected] www.enersys.com

Services: EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equip-ment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and char-gers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numer-ous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. The company also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries through its sales and manufactur-ing locations around the world.

Description: EnerSys can provide everything you need to take your material handling operation to the next level the industry’ most advanced batteries and chargers, proven programs and solutions to optimize efficiency and reduces costs, as well as dedicated experts who can help you meet your goals.

Ferro Magnetics Corp 4328 Bridgeton Industrial Drive Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 314-739-1414 Fax: 314-739-1277 Email: [email protected] www.ferromc.com

Services: For over 40 Years, Ferro Magnet-ics, a St Louis, Missouri manufacturer has been designing and manufacturing charging solutions for motive power needs with thousands of circuits shipped worldwide. Our CEC listed High Frequency chargers are available for standard, opportunity or fast charge applications. High efficiency, ferroresonant chargers are available in every A/C line voltage. All of our products are de-signed, built and tested right in the middle of the USA truly a home town supplier. Deal-ers located throughout North America. 4328 Bridgeton Industrial Drive 314-739-1414 Bridgeton, Missouri 63044 www.ferromc.com United States [email protected]

Flow-Rite Controls 616-583-1700

Flux Power, Inc. 985 Poinsettia Avenue Suite A Vista, California 92081 877-505-3589 Tollfree: 877-505-3589 Email: [email protected] www.FLUXpwr.com

Fullriver Battery 800-522-8191

GNB Industrial Power 800-872-0471

HAWKER 800-238-8658


ISOPHI bvba 704-765-4454

Juniper Engines Inc. 604-718-6497

Lind Electronics6414 Cambridge StreetMinneapolis, MN 55426Email: [email protected]

Description: Lind Electronics is a leading manufacturer of power adapters, shutdown timers, battery chargers, standard and custom cables, and accessories designed to meet the needs of mobile users.

Established in 1975, Lind Electronics designs and manufacturers devices for most leading laptop and tablet brands. Lind Electronics is a direct support OEM supplier for leading manufacturers including Panasonic, Dell, Motion, Getac and others.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Lind’s Engi-neering, Sales and Manufacturing and Pro-duction teams are dedicated to solve your mobile power application needs.

M.G.M. Electric Motors NA Inc. 514-355-4343


Minit Charger 602-716-9576


Nuvera Fuel Cells 617-245-7500


Plug Power Inc. 518-782-7700

Power Designers USA LLC 4005 Felland Road Suite 116 Madison, Wisconsin 53718 608-231-0450 Fax: 608-231-9979 Email: [email protected] powerdesigners.com/

Description: Power Designers offers a complete line of made in the USA battery charger solutions including high frequency conventional, opportunity, and fast battery chargers, monitoring devices, and web-based battery charger communication system. Power Designers, modular charging pioneer, continues its innovative legacy with the REVOLUTION Series, a line of modular high-frequency chargers.

Praxair Inc. 800-PRAXAIR


Sackett Systems, Inc. 800-323-8332

SenDec Corporation 800-295-8000


Stanbury Electrical Engineering 206-251-8901

Storage Battery Systems, LLC N56W16665 Ridgewood Dr Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051 800-554-2243 Tollfree: 800-554-2243 Email: [email protected] www.sbsbattery.com


TAB D.D. +386 (0) 2 87 02 318


TransTech - Power Transfer Systems 800-245-4552



♦ LIFT TRUCKS Floor Trucks & Carts Systems





Anthro Corporation 800-325-3841

Brennan Equipment/ Little Giant Products 708-534-5500

Buckhorn Inc. 800-543-4454

Cannon Equipment 800-533-2071

Cargopak, Ltd. 44-177-732-2100

Cowin Global USA LLC 800-466-6738

Cushman 800-241-5855


Durastar Casters & Wheels 866-532-1698



Fairplay Electric Cars, LLC 866-557-0342

Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co. 800-733-7655

Hilman Rollers 800-631-2177


IMMI/CargoBuckle 317-867-9531



Luxor 800-323-4656

Midwest Precision Products 440-237-9500

Morse Manufacturing Company, Inc. 315-437-8475





PowerPusher 952-445-8295


Rubbermaid 540-542-8322

Salco Engineering & Mfg. 517-789-9010














♦ LIFT TRUCKS Hand Lift Trucks

Bishamon Industries 800-358-8833

Ergologistics, LLC 701-499-5292


Hyster Company 800-497-8371



















♦ LIFT TRUCKS Personenell & Burden Carriers

Cat Lift Trucks 877-764-4827

CJK Services 877-614-8414

CLARK Material Handling Company 700 Enterprise Drive Lexington, Kentucky 40510



859-422-6400 Tollfree: 866-252-5275 Fax: 859-422-7408 Email: [email protected] www.clarkmhc.com

Combilift USA 877-COMBI-56

Crown Equipment Corp. 419-629-2311

Cushman 800-241-5855

Fairplay Electric Cars, LLC 866-557-0342

G & R Casters and Wheels 704-358-8787


Hyster Company 800-497-8371



INTELLA LIFTPARTS INC 12480 Superior Court Suite 4 Holland, Michigan 49424 616-796-1288 Email: [email protected] store.intellaliftparts.com

Service: Supplier of forklift parts and acces-sories — Parts for Hyster, Yale, Toyota, Cat and most other brands — Exclusive importer of OrangeMover IL500 personnel cart — Exclusive distributor of ATIB forklift battery chargers Forklift/pedestrian safety solutions including BlueSpot forklift safety light SIS forklift radar SafeSpot forklift/pedestrian detection system

Junheinrich AG +49-40-6948-0

Komatsu 847-437-5800

Landoll Corporation 800-428-5655

Linde Material Handling North America 843-875-8319


Marketing Cafe 316 E. 7th Street N. Newton, Iowa 50208 1-800-433-3572 Email: [email protected] www.thombert.com

Services: Thombert is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of polyurethane wheels and tires for narrow aisle lift trucks. For 60 years we’ve been a trusted source for engineered products offering maximum ser-vice life. From concept to production, only Thombert can deliver the engineering and application experience you need. You get the longest ride and the best value in the industry. Whether you’re an original equip-ment manufacturer, a material handling deal-er or a lift truck user, Thombert offers you the highest performing products, customer satisfaction, and applications answers. 316 E. 7th Street N. Newton, Iowa 50208 1 (800) 433-3572 www.thombert.com

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America MCFA 713-365-1000

MSE-Forks 31-518-492927

Narrow Aisle, Inc. 214-819-4180


Nissan 800-647-7261

Nuvera Fuel Cells 617-245-7500

Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc. 905-857-6456


Sackett Systems, Inc. 800-323-8332


Sellick Equipment Limited 877-735-5425





Thombert 800-433-3572

Toyota Materials Handling 949-223-7807

Traka USA 877-348-7252

UN Forklift 86-571-8688-8355

VETEX, Inc. 609-406-9626




♦ MEZZANINES Decking Flooring

Affiliated Resources, Inc. 800-288-3802


Apache Industrial Matting 800-456-7791


AWP Industries, Inc. 800-666-9938

Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products LLC 888-755-3048

DACS, Inc. 866-400-8107



Hallowell 866-566-0500

I-on-this Inc. 800-276-2792

ITC Manufacturing 800-567-6592

J & L Wire Cloth LLC 800-425-3325

Nashville Wire Products, Inc.800-448-2125

Ohio Gratings, Inc 800-321-9800

Roll Forming Corporation 502-633-4435






Steele Solutions Inc. 888-542-5099

Superior Manufacturing Group 800-621-2802

Tennsco Corp. 800-251-8184


Wireway Husky Corp. 704-483-1900

Worldwide Material Handling Products LLC 888-650-WIRE-9473

♦ MEZZANINES Advance Storage Products 888-478-7422

Advanced Screenworks 678-926-9700


Allied Modular Building Systems 888-755-4260

Borroughs Corp 269-388-4059

Carron Net Company, Inc. 920-793-2217

Cogan Wire & Metal Products Ltd. 800-567-2642

Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products LLC 888-755-3048

Cubic Designs 800-826-7061







I-on-this Inc. 800-276-2792

Konstant 800-655-7225

Lyon Workspace Products 630-892-8941




PS Doors 800-284-0623

Rapid Rack Industries, Inc. 888-503-8218








Wildeck, Inc. www.wildeck.com

Services: Wildeck, Inc, a 100% employee-owned company, is the largest manufac-turer of steel mezzanine platforms, verti-cal reciprocating conveyors, and safety guarding products in the United States. By combining lean manufacturing techniques with unwavering customer support, Wildeck is able to design quality material handling solutions that are customized to meet your specifications and application requirements. Wildeck products are built to be strong, rugged, and reliable, and incorporate the highest standards of structural, mechanical, and electrical design. When you work with Wildeck, you’re working with a driven, win-ning team of experienced and dedicated

employee-owners who are ready to meet your material handling needs.

Description: Wildeck, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of steel mezzanine platforms, vertical reciprocating conveyors, and safety guarding products in the United States. By combining lean manufacturing techniques with unwavering customer support, Wildeck is able to design quality material handling solutions that can increase the capacity, ef-ficiency, and safety of your operations.


♦ OVERHEAD HANDLING Attachments - Overhead & Lifting Equipment


American Noblelift Corp. 909-390-6258


Columbus McKinnon Corp. 800-888-0985



eepos US, LLC 662-365-8880


FlexArm 800-837-2503





MIAS 866-MIAS-USA


MSE-Forks 31-518-492927




Power Electronics Intl Inc. 800-362-7959


RUD Chain Inc. 319-294-0001

Samco Industries Corp. 847-392-7850



Sunhill America 866-673-3750








♦ OVERHEAD HANDLING Below/Hook Equipment (i.e. slings; lifts; magnets)













♦ OVERHEAD HANDLING Cranes

American Crane & Equipment Corporation 531 Old Swede Rd. Douglassville, Pennsylvania 19508 610-385-2871 Tollfree: 877-877-6778 Fax: 610-385-3191 Email: [email protected] www.americancrane.com

Birmingham Rail & Locomotive Company, Inc. 800-241-2260





eepos US, LLC 662-365-8880

EMH, Inc. (Engineered Material Handling) 800-283-8025

FlexArm 800-837-2503


Gorbel Inc. 600 Fishers Run Fishers, 14453 585-924-6262 Tollfree: 585-924-6262 Fax: 800-828-1808 Email: [email protected] www.gorbel.com

Services: As an innovator and leader in the enclosed track work station crane industry, Gorbel has over 35 years experience provid-ing overhead handling solutions from 50 lbs to 40 ton to customers in a wide range of

industries. We have a comprehensive line of Crane Technology products, including enclosed track work station bridge cranes, enclosed track jib cranes, I-Beam jib cranes, gantry cranes, and Cleveland Tramrail® patented track cranes; Ergonomic Lifting products including our G-Force® and Easy Arm® Intelligent Lifting Devices, and com-prehensive line of Tether Track Fall Arrest Safety Systems.

Description: Gorbel has over 30 years experience providing overhead material handling solutions from 50 lbs to 40 ton to customers in a wide range of industries. We have a comprehensive line of Crane Technol-ogy products, Ergonomic Lifting products and, a line of Tether Track Fall Arrest Safety Systems.

Harrington Hoists, Inc. 800-233-3010




Metreel +44-0115-932-7010

O’Brien Jib Cranes 800-291-0237

Overhead Alliance 800-345-1815





Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630


Spanco, Inc. 800-869-2080













♦ OVERHEAD HANDLING Hoists





eepos US, LLC 662-365-8880

Elephant Chain Block Co., Ltd. 81-72-365-7778

EMH, Inc. (Engineered Material Handling) 800-283-8025


Harrington Hoists, Inc. 800-233-3010

Hercules Hoists Limited 91-2192-274135



Overhead Alliance 800-345-1815






TAWI USA Inc. 800-990-8294




♦ OVERHEAD HANDLING Monorails & Monorail System




eepos US, LLC 662-365-8880



Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000




NikoTrack 401-683-7525




Spanco, Inc. 800-869-2080


TKF, Inc. 513-241-5910


W&H Systems 201-933-7841


♦ PACKAGING Containers & Dunnage

Akro-Mils 1293 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 800-253-2467 Fax: 330-761-6348 Email: [email protected] www.akro-mils.com


APR - Allen Plastics Repair, Inc. 260-496-9934

AtMet America 484-951-2545



Cargopak, Ltd. 44-177-732-2100

CHEP 800-243-7872

Composite Technologies Corporation (CTC) 616-868-6645


Cordstrap USA Inc. 262-898-6670


CSL 206-255-3187

Dixie Poly-Drum Corp 800-845-0536

Exemplary Foam 574-295-8888



FilmLOC Inc 4190 Thurmon Tanner Parkway Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 404-892-8778 Tollfree: 800-783-6258 Fax: 404-874-1654 Email: [email protected] www.filmloc.com

Services: INTELLI-PLAC® is FilmLOC’s patented silicone-free reusable placard label holder for labeling and re-labeling almost anything, including reusable containers, totes, racks, shelves, skids, pallets, equip-ment, manufactured goods in process, ship-ping crates, shelf talkers and other items. Conventional placards with silicone top coated surfaces can deteriorate during re-labeling, washing or exposure to chemicals, making it more difficult to remove labels. INTELLI-PLAC®’s embossed surface is du-rable so that you get more trips per placard and is secure so that it can be used in clean rooms and paint rooms. It can be recycled. Manufactured in the USA — Patent # US 7,892,598.

Description: INTELLI-PLAC® is FilmLOC’s patented silicone-free reusable placard label holder for labeling and re-labeling almost anything, including reusable containers, totes, racks, shelves, skids, pallets, equip-ment, manufactured goods in process, shipping crates, shelf talkers. It’s embossed surface is durable and secure so that it can be used in clean and paint rooms.


Georg Utz, Inc. 812-526-2240



LEWISBins+ 877-975-3947


Litco International, Inc. 877-284-5043

Logistick Inc. 800-758-5840

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company 800-458-6050

Monoflo International, Inc. 800-446-6693

Nashville Wire Products, Inc. 800-448-2125


ORBIS Corporation 800-999-8683

Packsize LLC 801-944-4814

Polymer Logistics 888-464-7659

Protexic Brands 800-289-9966

Rehrig Pacific Company 800-421-6244

Rotek 800-221-8043




Schoeller Arca Systems, Inc. 800-423-3221

Sealed Air Automation 708-579-4704

Sonoco Protective Solutions 972-241-8271




Streator Dependable Mfg. 800-795-0551

Tegrant Corporation, Protexic Brands 800-289-9966



Universal Package Systems 812-937-3605

Worldwide Foam 574-968-8268


♦ PACKAGING Packaging & Unitizing



ARPAC Group 847-678-9034

AtMet America 484-951-2545



Conroll 910-202-4292


Cordstrap USA Inc. 262-898-6670

Cortec® Corporation 4119 White Bear Parkway St. Paul, Minnesota 55110 (651) 429-1100 Tollfree: 8004CORTEC Fax: 651-429-1122 Email: [email protected] www.cortecvci.com


EAM-Mosca Corp. 800-456-3420

Elettric 80 Inc. 847-329-7717


Fromm Packaging Systems 877-248-1645



Honeycomb Products Inc. 800-524-7513


International Baler Corporation 800-231-9286




ITW Yellow Jacket 800-387-5001


Magnolia Forest Products 877-366-6374

Packsize LLC 801-944-4814

Plymouth Packaging, Inc. 800-223-7181


Polymer Logistics 888-464-7659





Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630

Sealed Air Automation 708-579-4704

Sealed Air Corporation 800-243-1102



Sonoco 888-875-8754









Wulftec / M. J. Maillis 877-985-3832

♦ PACKAGING Scales & Weighing Equipment

ADSI 847-884-1940



Conroll 910-202-4292






Measurement Systems International 800-874-4320


OCS Checkweighers 678-344-8300

Quantronix, Inc. 800-488-2823


Sterling Scale Co., Inc. 248-358-0590

♦ PALLETS & PALLETIZERS Advance Lifts, Inc. 800-843-3625

Advance Storage Products 888-478-7422

AL Pallet USA 310-223-1600








CABKA North America Inc. 312-927-0760

CHEP 800-243-7872

Composite Technologies Corporation (CTC) 616-868-6645





Elettric 80 Inc. 847-329-7717




Fuji Robotics 206-459-3429

Georg Utz, Inc. 812-526-2240

Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000

IFCO Systems N.A., Inc. 877-430-IFCO4326

iGPS 800-884-0225



Jifram Extrusions, Inc. 920-467-2477



Liberty Technologies/Millwood 877-301-8760


Livonia Tool, Inc. 888-875-0833


Millwood, Inc. 3708 International Blvd Vienna, OH 44473 (330) 393-4400 Fax: (330) 393-4401 Email: [email protected] www.millwoodinc.com

Services: Millwood, Inc. is a worldwide in-dustry leader and innovator of unit load and packaging systems, materials and services as well as a leading supplier of new, used and reconditioned pallets.Both small-to-midsize businesses and Fortune 500 companies have relied on Millwood’s pallet manage-ment expertise, material handling solutions, logistics services and sustainability programs to provide strategic sourcing initiatives for over 40 years.

Description: Millwood, Inc. is a worldwide industry leader that provides unit load solutions in the form of pallets, packaging products and material handling systems.


MSE-Forks 31-518-492927



Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd. 6558-0523

Northwest Pallet Supply 815-544-6001

Ohio Rack Inc. 800-344-4164

ORBIS Corporation 800-999-8683

PECO Pallet 877-227-7326



Rack Armour +44-1226-784488





Rotek 800-221-8043


Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630


Schoeller Arca Systems, Inc. 800-423-3221


Snapco 859-743-2189

Sonoco 888-875-8754












Tri-Fab, LLC 859-781-0450





Wirecrafters LLC. 800-626-1816



Wulftec / M. J. Maillis 877-985-3832

♦ PLANT/FACILITY EQUIPMENT

Advanced Screenworks 678-926-9700

Aigner Label Holder Corp 218 MacArthur Avenue New Windsor, New York 12553 845-562-4510 Tollfree: 800-242-3919 Fax: 845-562-2638 Email: [email protected] www.aignerlabelholder.com/

Airius, LLC 888-AIR-PEAR

ALECO/Alabama Environmental Co. 256-248-2406


American Baler Company 419-483-5790

Anthro Corporation 800-325-3841


AS/R Systems Inc. [email protected]


BALEMASTER 219-663-4525

Blower Application Company 262-255-5580



Bradley Corporation 800-BRADLEY

Cedar Valley Regional Partnership 877-773-9959

Columbia Machine, Inc. 107 Grand Blvd Vancouver, Washington 98661 360-694-1501 Tollfree: 800-628-4065 Fax: 360-750-9221 Email: [email protected] www.palletizing.com

Services: Columbia manufactures high-level, floor-level, robotic and hybrid palletizers, load transfer stations and system integration. With the broadest palletizer line and over 3,500 palletizers installed in the industry, Columbia is considered to be the leading palletizer manufacturer in NA. Columbia’s industry-leading safety package provides a fully guarded, Category 3m Performance Level D palletizer to keep your employees safe while meeting production demands. Columbia’s conventional palletizers handle virtually every package type including shrink bundles, without pad, plastic totes, high CG, unwrapped trays, etc. Customers can add a pattern or modify an existing pattern simply from the HMI making it easy to use.

Description: Columbia manufactures high-level, floor-level and robotic palletizers, load transfer stations and system integration. With the broadest palletizer line and over 3,500 palletizers installed in the industry, Columbia is considered to be the leading palletizer manufacturer in NA. Learn how Columbia incorporates safety, flexibility & performance into all solutions at www.pal-letizing.com.


Cotterman Company 800-552-3337



CubiScan 380 S 200 W Farmington, Utah 84025 801-451-7000 Tollfree: 800-488-2823 Email: [email protected] www.cubiscan.com/


Dixie Poly-Drum Corp 800-845-0536




Engineering Services & Products 860-528-1119






Harris Lighting 904-838-7980


IAC Industries 714-990-8997



International Baler Corporation 800-231-9286


Jesco Industries Inc 950 Anderson Rd PO Box 388 Litchfield, Michigan 49252-0388 888-463-1246 Tollfree: 888-463-1246 Fax: 517-542-2501 Email: [email protected] www.jescoonline.com

Services: We became a leading manufac-turer of material handling equipment by offering a wide variety of products. From the simplest, to the complex Jesco does it best! JESCOHUSKYDUMPERS® available in over 52 different sizes (2000#, 4000#, 6000#, 8000#, 10,000# capacity) and manufac-ture specialty designed units. Inventory of standard units is over 600 units. Low Profile,

90 degree, large volume are to order. Wire mesh partitions enclosures available in 2 x1 rectangular mesh in angle frame, 1-1/2 diamond mesh, palletgard wire backs, tool cribs, pedestrian aisle guards, machinery rack guards, industrial guard rail, industrial carts and material handling trucks and LP cylinder cabinets.

Established in 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, by the grandfather of the current owner, Jesco Industries Inc., has grown to become one of the leading manufactures of material handling equipment. We serve our custom-ers very well by offering a wide variety of products. WBE Certified.

Kastalon, Inc. 800-527-8566

Kenwood USA Corp. Communications Sector 800-950-5005


Kracoe Szykula & Townsend, Inc. P.O. Box 830 Greer, South Carolina 29652 800-839-8823 Tollfree: 800-839-8823 Fax: 864-877-3863 Email: [email protected] www.creform.com


Ladder Industries Email: [email protected]



Luxor 800-323-4656

Mac Rak Inc. 815-723-7400

Macro Air 866-668-3247

Major Partitions 866-638-4761


Master Magnetics, Inc. 747 S. Gilbert St. Castle Rock, Colorado 80104 303-688-3966 Tollfree: 888-293-9399



Fax: 303-6885303 Email: [email protected] www.magnetsource.com

Services: Master Magnetics, Inc. (The Magnet Source®) offers an extensive line of magnetic devices for lifting, holding, retrieving, separating, and material handling applications, as well as permanent magnet materials for OEM and product design applications. All permanent materials are available in a wide range of sizes, grades, and shapes. Custom design and fabrication are also available. Our large inventory and warehousing capabilities (over 15 million magnets in stock), along with two regional production and distribution facilities, ensure fast and cost-effective delivery.

Description: Master Magnetics Heavy Duty Lifting Magnets are a unique tool to increase operational efficiency. Available in FIVE models with flat lift ratings between 220 to 4,400 lbs., Heavy Duty Lifting Magnets provide extraordinary strength in a compact size, ensuring safety and speed for lifting both flat and round ferrous items.


Minit Charger 602-716-9576


Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. 800-989-2235



PFlow Industries, Inc. 6720 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209 414-352-9000 Email: [email protected] www.pflow.com




Portec Inc. 719-276-7845

Powered Aire Inc. 888-321-2473


Pro-Line 10 Avco Rd Haverhill, Massachusetts 01835 978-521-2600 Tollfree: 800-739-9067 Fax: 978-374-4885 Email: [email protected] www.1proline.com

Services: Workbenches, Industrial Work Benches, Industrial Work Tables, Lab Benches, Packaging Benches, Ergonomic Workbenches, Heavy Duty Workbenches, Industrial Cabinets, Laboratory Cabinets, Ball Transfer Benches, Modular Work Bench Accessories, Over Conveyor Frame. Indus-trial Seating,

Description: Modular Ergonomic Industrial Workbenches. Basic four leg stations, hand crank or electric height adjustable, technical systems, wire harness stations, clean room, LAN stations, Ball Transfers ,packaging sta-tions, cabinets and Lab furniture. Many units IN STOCK. Optional accessories, makes it easy for you to configure a workbenches to meet your needs.

PS Doors 800-284-0623


Randall Manufacturing 630-782-0001


Romla Ventilator Co. 619-946-1224

Rubb Building Systems 800-289-7822

RubbAir Door Div. 800-966-7822


Sentry Protection Products 888-265-8660






Spacesaver Industrial 866-767-1888

Spanco, Inc. 800-869-2080




Surface Dynamics 800-584-5553



Troax Inc. 615-730-7581




♦ POWER TRANSMISSIONS ABB Group 919-856-2360

Emerson Industrial Automation 314-553-2000

Motion Industries, Inc. 1605 Alton Road Birmingham, Alabama 35210 205-951-1154 Tollfree: 1-800-526-9328 Fax: 205-957-5290 Email: [email protected] www.motionindustries.com

Rockwell Automation 414-382-2000

Schneider Electric 33-0-1-41-29-70-00

Sumitomo Drive Technologies 800-SMCYCLO

♦ SOFTWARE Computer Hardware and/or Software

ADSI 847-884-1940






Beckhoff Automation 877-TwinCAT



CIBER, Inc. 800-242-3799

Cognex 508-650-3256







Dove Tree Canyon Software, Inc. 619-236-8895

DYMO Endicia 800-576-3279

Emrol +3203-309-24-24








IDS Engineering 866-657-2600

Insight Group Technologies Inc. 905-566-8989






Knighted 914-762-0505

KoamTac, Inc. 609-734-4335








Manhattan Associates 678-597-7274

MobileDemand 319-363-4121

Motorola 800-322-3437



Oracle Corp. 650-506-1261


PathGuide Technologies Inc. 888-627-9797





RedPrairie 877-733-7724

Retalix 630-213-3080



Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630

ScheduleSoft Corp. 800-416-9006


SI Systems 800-523-9464

Single Source Systems, Inc. 317-596-3000



SPSI 414-302-2929


SYSPRO 800-369-8649



Technology Recovery Group Ltd. 216-533-6613

Technology Transfer Services 813-908-1100




Traka USA 877-348-7252

TZA 847-962-3691


UPS Logistics Technologies 800-762-3638




Voxware 877-483-7239

W&H Systems 201-933-7841




♦ SOFTWARE Controls & Controlling Devices

Autonics 866-862-2602

Azbil North America, Inc. 866-736-7671


Beckhoff Automation 877-TwinCAT



Curtis Instruments 914-666-2971



Flight Systems Industrial Products +46-31-337-31-00

FORTE 513-398-2800






I.D. Systems, Inc. 201-996-9000



Itoh Denki USA Inc. 888-310-8811


Knighted 914-762-0505


Services: Lenze Americas, based in Uxbridge, MA, is a subsidiary of Lenze SE in Germany, a global leader in industrial automation systems. As a manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology, our solutions are found in many material handling applica-tions: roller and belt conveyors, rotary and scissor lift tables, lifting stations, palletizing systems, storage and retrieval units, monorail overhead conveyors and AGV systems. Our drive and automation solutions guarantee a smooth connection to any upstream or down-stream system — steady or dynamic, lifting or lowering, moving or positioning — increasing the productivity of your logistic systems.

Lightning Pick 5546 Fair Lane Cincinnati, Ohio 45227 513-679-7400 Tollfree: 800-679-7274 Fax: 513-679-7415 Email: [email protected] pyramidcontrols.com/

Services: Pyramid’s warehouse control system software and controls solutions synchronize a wide array of material han-dling systems including MDR conveyor, case sorters including sliding shoe, AS/RS and more. Pyramid’s turnkey loop sorter control solutions maximize performance, improve diagnostics and reduce downtime for new tilt-tray, bomb-bay and cross-belt sorters. We also revitalize existing loop sorter productivity with advanced system re-control. Fully integrated with your WMS or ERP, Pyramid optimizes wave creation logic, pick-to-light and put walls. Along with order finishing system controls for automated bagging, boxing and packing slip/ market-ing collateral document insertion, Pyramid empowers your successful omnichannel fulfillment operations.





Schaltbau North America 631-351-6993

Sentek Solutions Inc. 704-882-3844



Tapeswitch 800-234-8273






Traka USA 877-348-7252


W&H Systems 201-933-7841


♦ SOFTWARE Remote Control Equipment


Cattron Group International 724-962-3571


Laser Technology, Inc. 303-649-1000


Robinson Engineering Co. 888-272-5001



♦ SOFTWARE Simulation Software & Services

Aldata Solution, Inc. 404-355-3220

Axxom Software AG 49-89-56823-300




DENSO ADC 856-842-0600-x165

Emulate3D Ltd. 801-831-5105


SPSI 414-302-2929

St. Onge Company 717-840-8181



W&H Systems 201-933-7841

♦ SOFTWARE Supply Chain Software

Agile Pacific 858-450-0034




CIBER, Inc. 800-242-3799



4SIGHT Logistics Solution 1612 Hutton Drive Ste 140 Carrollton, Texas 75006 1-972-466-0707 Tollfree: 1-866-691-1377 Email: [email protected] 4sightsolution.com

Description: 4SIGHTis an advanced software system that combines the loading dock, the yard and the warehouse into one comprehensive unit, providing managers with the visibility, reporting metrics and productivity tools they need to increase efficiency and profitability. 4SIGHT is part of the ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems portfolio of products.

enVista 877-684-7700


FORTE 513-398-2800

Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000







Interlink Technologies 419-893-9011


Koroberi 7901 Innovation Way Mason, North Carolina 45040 1-866-936-7300 Email: [email protected] www.intelligrated.com







Manhattan Associates 678-597-7274


Optricity 68 TW Alexander Drive PO Box 12499 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 919-237-4846 Email: [email protected] www.optricity.com




RedPrairie 877-733-7724

Retalix 630-213-3080



Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630

ScheduleSoft Corp. 800-416-9006


Softeon 11700 Plaza America Drive Suite 910 Reston, Virginia 20190 703-793-0005 Fax: 703-793-1604 Email: [email protected] www.softeon.com

Services: Softeon is a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution. Our modern platform is engineered to reduce complex problems into simple solutions for faster implementa-tion and lower cost of ownership. Users can incrementally achieve their warehouse, distribution, transportation or planning goals in cost effective steps. We make it easy to solve specific challenges or to deploy a complete order-to-delivery system.

Configurable solutions are rules driven to maximize productivity. Companies choose the flexibility and ease-of-use of the Softeon platform to drive higher business value and accelerate ROI.


TECSYS Inc. 800-922-8649






TZA 847-962-3691


UPS Logistics Technologies 800-762-3638






♦ STORAGE Carousels












Vidir Inc. 800-210-0141


♦ STORAGE Modular Drawer Storage

Akro-Mils 1293 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 44301 800-253-2467 Fax: 330-761-6348 Email: [email protected] www.akro-mils.com

BenchPro 888-700-9888



Lista International Corp. 800-722-3020


Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company 800-458-6050


Republic Storage Systems 800-477-1255

Rousseau Metal inc. 800-463-4271








♦ STORAGE Racks


Akro-Mils 1293 S. Main St. Akron, Ohio 800-253-2467 Fax: 330-761-6348 Email: [email protected] www.akro-mils.com






Damotech 877-979-6620

Dyna-Rack 800-939-3962

Elite Storage Solutions, Inc. 949-757-1377


Exemplary Foam 574-295-8888



Gauer Metal Products, Inc. 877-GAUERME





I-on-this Inc. 800-276-2792

Konstant 800-655-7225


Livonia Tool, Inc. 888-875-0833


Mac Rak Inc. 815-723-7400


Midwest Wire Products LLC 209 S Washington St. Marion, Indiana 46567 765-661-1536 Tollfree: 800-731-1802 Fax: 765-668-2790 Email: [email protected] midwestwireus.com




Ohio Rack Inc. 800-344-4164


Rack Armour 1226-784488



Ridg-U-Rak 120 South Lake Street North East, Pennsylvania 16428 1-866-479-7225 Email: [email protected] www.ridgurak.com

Services: Ridg-U-Rak is one of the largest pallet rack storage manufacturers in North America, annually producing more than a 100 million pounds of pallet rack, high-density storage rack and specialized rack systems. With over 400,000 square feet of production and warehouse space, Ridg-U-Rak offers engineering, design, project management and installation services to meet your pallet rack needs on time and on budget. The Ridg-U-Rak team can handle

large projects that require varied storage rack solutions, and smaller jobs consisting of 100% selective pallet rack. From high-density storage rack systems to specialized options, Ridg-U-Rak offers a solution to meet any storage need.

Roll Forming Corporation 502-633-4435

Roller Die + Forming 502-969-1327











The Scharine Group 800-472-2880

Tier-Rack 800-325-7869




UNEX Manufacturing Inc. 800-334-8639


Vidir Inc. 800-210-0141

voestalpine Krems Finaltechnik GmbH 43-5030414







♦ STORAGE Shelving, Workstations & Plant Furniture

ADSI 847-884-1940



Akro-Mils 1293 S. Main St. Akron, OH 44309 800-253-2467 Fax: 330-761-6348 Email: [email protected] www.akro-mils.com


Allied Modular Building Systems 888-755-4260


BenchPro 888-700-9888

BILT Industries Inc. 913-685-7400

Borroughs Corp 269-388-4059

BOSTONtec, Inc. 989-496-9510





DACS, Inc. 866-400-8107






Gauer Metal Products, Inc. 877-GAUERME


IAC Industries 714-990-8997


I-on-this Inc. 800-276-2792

ITC Manufacturing 800-567-6592



LEWISBins+ 877-975-3947

Lista International Corp. 800-722-3020

Luxor 800-323-4656


Milagon 800-889-4049

Montel Inc. 418-234-3059

Nashville Wire Products, Inc. 800-448-2125

New Age Industrial 785-877-5121





Quantum Storage Systems 15800 NW 15th Ave Miami, Florida 33169 305-687-0405 Tollfree: 800-685-4665 Fax: 305-688-2790 Email: [email protected] www.quantumstorage.com

Services: Quantum Storage Systems offers a full line of plastic bins and bin storage sys-tems. Small, medium, large and extra large sized bins are available in multiple colors and sizes. Steel shelving, wire shelving and an assortment of wall mounted products are available to house the bins and create a storage system. Bins and bins storage systems allow for maximum organization of products: by size, by frequency used, or by color. Mobile systems allow for maximum efficiency as the bins can be transported to the exact area where the product is needed most- or from storage to shipping.

Description: Quantum Storage Systems is the fastest growing manufacturer and sup-plier of plastic bins and bin storage systems. Quantum boasts the largest inventory of plastic bins and wire shelving-both are avail-able for quick shipping at the best possible prices. Quantum can be your one stop shop for storage items.




Rousseau Metal inc. 800-463-4271












Strong Hold Products 6333 Strawberry Ln. Louisville, Kentucky 40214 502-363-4175 Tollfree: 800-880-2625 Fax: 502-363-3827 Email: [email protected] www.strong-hold.com

Services: Strong Hold Products is the leading manufacturer of industrial strength storage and workspace solutions. Con-structed of heavy duty, durable 12 gauge steel, Strong Hold Products withstand the toughest environments while keeping your valuables organized and protected. Founded in 1993 and long before 5S and lean manufacturing were popular trends in manufacturing Strong Hold has been making top grade industrial storage products. With a wide variety of accessories and options, Strong Hold will customize a solution that is right for you. All of our products are proudly made in Louisville, K.Y. U.S.A.

Description: Strong Hold Products manufac-tures a complete line of heavy-duty storage equipment. Our industrial strength products include storage cabinets, tool carts, shop tables and desks, paint cabinets, computer cabinets, and many others. Visit www.strong-hold.com to find out more.


Tiffin Metal Products Co. 800-537-0983



UNEX Manufacturing Inc. 800-334-8639




♦ SUSTAINABLE FACILITY SOLUTIONS



Big Ass Fans 877-BIG-FANS

CIBER, Inc. 800-242-3799


Digital Lumens [email protected]

IFCO Systems N.A., Inc. 877-430-IFCO4326




Macro Air 866-668-3247



Plug Power Inc. 518-782-7700


Rubb Building Systems 800-289-7822


Sonoco 888-875-8754


Temple Economic Development Corp. 254-773-8332




♦ SYSTEMS INTEGRATION SERVICES

4SIGHT Supply Chain Group 201-940-7211

ADSI 847-884-1940


AS/R Systems Inc. Email: [email protected]


Axmann Conveying Systems 812-284-9285


Services: Bastian Solutions is a global mate-rial handling system integrator dedicated to helping customers increase productivity through proven automation and information systems. We provide turnkey solutions from design engineering and simulation through installation and project management. As an independent integrator, we source equip-ment from the industry’s top manufactur-ers. Our unbiased perspective allows us to match the most appropriate equipment to each application. Our innovative solutions help manufacturers and distributors stream-line material flow to reduce labor and order fulfillment cycle time.


CIBER, Inc. 800-242-3799





enVista 877-684-7700

FloStor Engineering 615-373-9520






Gudel, Inc. 734-214-0000







Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. 2369 Progress Drive Hebron, Kentucky 41048 859-647-0608 Tollfree: 800-818-6242 Fax: 859-647-1405 Email: [email protected] www.hy-tek.net

Services: Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. is the premier single-source provider of mate-rial handling solutions for a wide range of industries including distribution, manufac-turing, retail, construction, food, electron-ics, and automotive. Hy-Tek’s Integrated Systems Division is a full-service one-stop shop, providing customers with comprehen-

sive integrated conveyor systems, lighting, and storage and handling solutions. Hy-Tek Integrated Systems solutions include: •De-sign and Engineering from the Greenfield or Rebuild •Facility Layout and Planning • Optimize Operation Procedures and Meth-ods • Determination of Equipment Require-ments • Turnkey Project Management • Single Source Supplier • Solicit Competitive Sources

Description: Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. is the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for a wide range of industries. Hy-Tek’s Integrated Systems Division designs, engineers and implements strategic plans for all types of material han-dling applications by combining technology, equipment, and the latest industry practices.

ID Label, Inc. 800-541-8506








Koroberi 7901 Innovation Way Mason, Ohio 45040 1-866-936-7300 Email: [email protected] www.intelligrated.com



Lewco, Inc. 419-625-4014









Quantronix, Inc. 800-488-2823

REB Storage Systems International 4556 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60639 (773) 252-0400 Tollfree: (800) 252-5955 Email: [email protected] rebstorage.com/

Services: REB Storage Systems International is an international distributor and integra-tor of material handling storage solutions. We specialize in engineering, supplying and installing material handling systems for warehouses/distribution centers, records storage centers, and offices. REB offers new and used pallet rack, shelving, free-standing mezzanines, multi-level catwalks, cantilever racking and many other storage and material handling solutions. Our services include: design and site survey, project management, permitting, engineering, seismic calcula-tions, fire & life safety consultation, system integration, installation, and rack repair.






Savoye Inc. 847-519-9630


Sconvey GmbH Materials Handling & Intralogistics 49-0-7322-141-0

Sedlak 216-206-4700


SI Systems 800-523-9464



Siggins Company 800-383-3218



SPSI 414-302-2929









United States Postal Service 252-237-9300




W&H Systems 201-933-7841

Warehouse Systems, Inc. 847-562-9526



Working Machines Corp. 510-704-1100

♦ THIRD PARTY LOGISTICS


APL Logistics 978-777-5700


CSL 206-255-3187

CT Logistics 216-433-7711

DB Schenker 800-225-5229


FleetNet America 800-438-8961

Honeycomb Products Inc. 800-524-7513

Kenco Logistics Services, LLC 800-758-3289

Komyo America Co., Inc. 714-829-2300



M33 Integrated 511 Rhett Street Suite 3 Greenville, South Carolina 29601 (864) 672-2862 Tollfree: (864) 672-2862 Email: [email protected] www.m33integrated.com

Services: M33 believes the best way to op-timize logistics and drive business growth is through scalable technology tools and sup-ply chain expertise. Our commitment is to provide a superior co-management support structure coupled with an adaptive transpor-tation management system to effortlessly respond to evolving market conditions and

customer demands. We are dedicated to helping organizations reduce costs, improve efficiencies and gain the ultimate competi-tive advantage by providing services such as industry-leading Technology, Co-managed Logistics, Freight Settlement, Capacity Man-agement, Freight Brokerage, and Supply Chain Intelligence.

Description: Unlike most logistics provid-ers, M33 delivers a unique combination of proprietary technology and supply chain expertise to help you exceed your business goals. By blending our expertise and utiliz-ing our co-management approach, we work with your team to educate, train and help manage tasks associated with logistics.

MSE-Forks 31-518-492927

Panther Expedited Services, Inc. 800-685-0657



Softeon 11700 Plaza America Drive Suite 910 Reston, Virginia 20190 703-793-0005 Fax: 703-793-1604 Email: [email protected] www.softeon.com

Service: Softeon is a global provider of supply chain solutions from planning through execution. Our modern platform is engineered to reduce complex problems into simple solutions for faster implementa-tion and lower cost of ownership. Users can incrementally achieve their warehouse, distribution, transportation or planning goals in cost effective steps. We make it easy to solve specific challenges or to deploy a complete order-to-delivery system. Configurable solutions are rules driven to maximize productivity. Companies choose the flexibility and ease-of-use of the Softeon platform to drive higher business value and accelerate ROI.

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