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MODEX Press Conference for Liftn Buddy on February 7 Booth 1829

From February 6 – 9 Lift’n Buddy will be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Exhibiting at booth 1829, Ergologistics is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012. The show is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by the products and services of exceptional companies.

MODEX Exhibitor Ergologistics Profiled in Quality Digest Magazine

Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing journalist and a contributing editor for hundreds of publications annually, Thomas R. Cutler, has been writing extensively about manufacturing and industry for more than twenty years. In the current issue of Quality Digest, Cutler profiles Ergologistics makers of Lift’n Buddy.

MODEX Exhibitor Ergologistics Profiled in Business Excellence Magazine

In the current issue of Business Excellence magazine, manufacturing journalist TR Cutler Cutler profiles Ergologistics makers of Lift’n Buddy. Cutler will mark more than five years of contributions to Business Excellence magazine. Business Excellence is a monthly business magazine for top managers, devoted to cutting-edge methods in management, leadership, innovations, marketing, and business development. Business Excellence magazine was founded in the UK; Cutler found that working with editor, Martin Ashcroft has allowed for a wide variety of topics, subjects, and best practices to be explored that impact the manufacturing, industrial, and supply chain. Cutler proudly noted, “Business Excellence is comprehensive. The willingness to allow a journalist to delve deep into a subject is so rare and refreshing. When so many other editors just want 800 to 1000 words to describe a complicated process, it is remarkable that Business Excellence encourages clear and comprehensive journalism on each and every topic addressed.”

National Safety Council Publication Safety and Health Highlights Liftn Buddy

In the current issue of Safety + Health magazine, editors profile Ergologistics makers of Lift’n Buddy. Readers of this important publication include the 86,000 safety professionals most committed to safety; Safety+Health is the official magazine of the National Safety Council and the NSC Congress & Expo.

Cable Pushers and Square Wheel Casters Discussed by Magnus Mobility

Cable pushers are generally found optionally incorporated onto twin-wheel casters; traditional single wheel institutional casters do not offer this option. One way hospitals deal with these problems is to install a plastic device around the caster wheel. It works fine, but must be removed when the device leaves the operating room. It will not clear door sills, and in some cases precludes access to the brake levers.

MODEX 2012 Includes WTG Supply Chain Finalist Liftn Buddy

From February 6 – 9 Lift’n Buddy will be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Exhibiting at booth 1829, Ergologistics is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012. The show is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by showcasing the products and services of exceptional companies.

YUSA Profile Demonstrates Seegrid Unmanned Handling

Unlike the costly AGV solutions, the robotic industrial trucks require no facility change; they were set up in less than one hour at YUSA. There is also less manual labor, controlled travel speeds and a system driven workflow that promotes consistent safe behavior.

Liftn Buddy MODEX Press Conference Scheduled for February 7

Liftn Buddy will be showcased on Tuesday, February 7, at MODEX booth 1829. Ergologistics will host a brief press conference discussing the new product features of Lift’n Buddy 2012 and enhanced production capacity to handle the fast-growing demand as the leading electric lift hand truck in North America.

Guided by Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks Is Highlight of MODEX 2012

In 2011, Seegrid announced partnerships with Raymond Corp and Linde Material Handling to bring Guided by Seegrid driverless robotic vehicles to the material handling industry. Guided by Seegrid robotic vehicles will be sold, serviced and supported by their respective Original Equipment Manufacturer.

MODEX Exhibitor Ergologistics Profiled in Business Excellence Magazine

Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing journalist and a contributing editor for hundreds of publications annually, Thomas R. Cutler, has been writing extensively about manufacturing and industry for more than twenty years. In the current issue of Business Excellence magazine, Cutler profiles Ergologistics makers of Lift’n Buddy.

The 2012 Ford F-150 and Super Duty Are Available in Kansas City at Matt Ford Sales

Kansas City drivers can now experience the capability, versatility, and performance of the 2012 Ford F-150 and Super Duty, at Matt Ford Sales.

Manufacturing Journalist TR Cutler Covers Ergologistics for Quality Digest

Ergologistics manufactures innovative products for the health and welfare of material handling workers. Lift'n Buddy is designed and distributed by Ergologistics, LLC; manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, the company is a proud member of MHIA (Material Handling Industry of America) as well as the National Safety Council.

Magnus Mobility Solves Hospital Elevator Entry and Exit With Square Wheel Caster

Problems entering or exiting elevators caused by the threshold crack in which wheels easily get caught if the wheels are not properly oriented have been resolved with the Square Wheel Caster available from Magnus Mobility. Other challenges overcome by this square wheel include navigating minor changes in floor levels or negotiating door sills. The unique built-in ramp between the wheels helps the caster climb over such obstacles.

Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks MODEX Video Voting Going Strong

Seegrid is the pioneer and leading provider of high volume commercial driverless navigation solutions for off-the-shelf industrial trucks. Seegrid will be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA February 6 – 9th. Exhibiting at booth 3100, Seegrid is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012. To view a one-minute video about Seegrid. Registration is required to vote for the video. MODEX is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by showcasing the products and services of exceptional companies, like Seegrid.

February 7 Liftn Buddy MODEX Press Conference Scheduled

Lift'n Buddy is the revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. The Lift'n Buddy has been designed with proper ergonomics and safety in mind for any person and any moving and lifting job. These mobile lifting devices, fabricated of durable, lightweight, extruded aluminum, help companies avoid the exposure of employee injury, litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.

Seegrid Robotics Unmanned Handling Addressed in Business Excellence

Many companies can neither afford nor require all the bells and whistles of an enterprise-wide AGV (automated guided vehicle.) The robotic forklift solution is far more affordable and produces a rapid return-on-investment. The reduced labor costs means that full-time employees are reassigned to value-added work activities and reduced maintenance costs allow employees to perform routine maintenance and trouble shooting.

Brazil Quality Magazine Looks at Liftn Buddy Exhibiting at MODEX 2012

Lift'n Buddy is the revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. The Lift'n Buddy has been designed with proper ergonomics and safety in mind for any person and any moving and lifting job. These mobile lifting devices, fabricated of durable, lightweight, extruded aluminum, help companies avoid the exposure of employee injury, litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.

OEMs at MODEX 2012 Guided by Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks

Guided by Seegrid robots will be infiltrating the material handling industry world-wide, with the recent partnerships with the top two industrial truck leaders in the world, Raymond Corp. and Linde Material Handling.

Finalist in WTG Supply Chain Awards Liftn Buddy at MODEX 2012

December 2011 the WTG Supply Chain Distinction Awards North America recognized excellence across the most important disciplines in Supply Chain management and included Lift’n Buddy as one of the finalists. Lift'n Buddy is ergonomically safe and environmentally friendly since the electric hand trucks require no oil, gas, hydraulic fluid, or maintenance of any kind. Completely electric and geared for life, even the battery is 100 % recyclable.

Square Wheel Caster Perfect for Heavy Medical Equipment According to Magnus Mobility

Medical equipment manufacturers require aesthetically pleasing designs that do not look industrial or threatening to patients who may already fear the surgical procedure. A Square Wheel Caster is best for use on relatively heavy medical equipment. While dozens of other uses exist, the 551D Square Wheel Caster was designed with the medical profession in mind. Problems entering or exiting elevators caused by the threshold crack in which wheels easily get caught if the wheels are not properly oriented have been resolved with the Square Wheel Caster available from Magnus Mobility. Other challenges overcome by this square wheel include navigating minor changes in floor levels or negotiating door sills. The unique built-in ramp between the wheels helps the caster climb over such obstacles.

Clever 1 Minute Modex Video from Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks

Seegrid is proud to participate in one the largest expositions for manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the Americas in 2012; Seegrid will be a significant part of MODEX 2012 in Atlanta, GA February 6 – 9th, exhibiting at booth 3100. To view a one-minute video about Seegrid, go to modexshow.com/attendees/youroneminute.aspx video link. Registration is required to vote for the video. MODEX is designed to offer supply chain efficiency solutions, learning opportunities and information by showcasing the products and services of exceptional companies, like Seegrid.

Quality Digest Looks at Liftn Buddy Exhibiting at MODEX 2012

Lift'n Buddy is the revolutionary mobile lifting device that combines the best of a standard two-wheeler's durability and functionality, with automatic lifting and lowering capabilities. The Lift'n Buddy has been designed with proper ergonomics and safety in mind for any person and any moving and lifting job. These mobile lifting devices, fabricated of durable, lightweight, extruded aluminum, help companies avoid the exposure of employee injury, litigation, and workers’ compensation claims.

Expansion of Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks Reported in ForkliftAction com

LogoSeegrid technology can transform industrial vehicles into unmanned, automated pallet trucks and tow tractors that operate without a need for wire, tape, laser or other automated guided vehicle guidance systems. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Seegrid Corp. brings robotic vision-guided technology to the material handling industry. Seegrid offers solutions that optimize workflow processes by increasing productivity and reducing costs, creating economic and operational advantages. Seegrid was recently profiled in ForkliftAction.com, an online information resource regarding material handling.

MODEX Exhibitor Ergologistics Profiled in Brazil Quality

Ranked as the nation’s leading manufacturing journalist and a contributing editor for hundreds of publications annually, Thomas R. Cutler, has been writing extensively about manufacturing and industry for more than twenty years. In the current issue of Brazil Quality magazine, Cutler profiles Ergologistics makers of Lift’n Buddy.

Guided Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks Prove Ideal for OEMs

LogoSeegrid is the pioneer and leading provider of high volume commercial driverless navigation solutions for off-the-shelf industrial trucks. Seegrid has developed the first Guided by Seegrid (GBS) robotic automation system focused on seamlessly converting Original Equipment Manufacturers commercial vehicles into robotic vehicles.