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One of the greatest challenges in the packaging industry, including manufacturing cells, is roll handling. The challenge has been finding a mechanism that would lift the roll to the required height, allowing rolls to be picked up by the unit and assembled on a press without the operator ever having to lift. Technology innovator Magline, best known for two wheel hand trucks used in the beverage industry has solved the roll handling riddle with LiftPlus.

The key to determining the right level of automation for the typical conventional warehouse is to apply it to those processes that are not adding value. According to viastore Systems' Myles Harmon, warehouse automation is often expensive and complex. Harmon noted that automating a warehouse breaks down into four levels of increasing sophistication and investment.

Hytrol is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with a May anniversary start date have more than 1000 years of service.

Topper Industrial, a leading manufacturer of various material handling equipment, was recently featured in Lean Manufacturing Times. Topper discussed the systems, equipment, and processes required by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1, 2 and 3 component suppliers in the automotive industries. The processes in place must support just-in-time (JIT) delivery of stored components line side to meet lean manufacturing best-practice initiatives.

Topper Industrial's new Tube Division was featured in The Fabricator magazine. Ed Brown, founder of Topper Industrial, announced that the company will launch a new division called Topper Tube opening on July 1, 2016. Topper Industrial will add Gravity Flow Racks and Tubular Workstations to their line of material handling products. Topper Industrial makes gravity flow racks and work stations, industrial cart, containers, delivery systems, lift and rotate systems, conveyors and racking. Topper Industrial is the only company nationwide to manufacture all products needed to move material from the dock to the cart; from the delivery system to the line.

Robotics company Seegrid has announced the addition of two industry veterans to its operations and product teams. The announcement was featured in Photonics Spectra magazine. Tim Spang has been appointed vice president of operations, and Sean Stetson has been appointed director of product development.

Hytrol worked with integration partner, Conveyor Solutions, to provide Edward Don & Company with a solution to handle over 12,000 items within their Illinois distribution center.

Topper Industrial introduces the mother-daughter cart delivery system with diamond pattern. Topper Industrial's mother-daughter cart delivery system is an industrial cart system consisting of one large mother cart and two or more, smaller daughter carts.

Magline's innovative LiftPlus, provides an all-in-one lift, transporter, and positioner. The LiftPlus is a workforce multiplier that kicks in productivity with no need for special training or licensing. The ergonomic answer to sprains, strains, and pains. The LiftPlus was designed for ease of use, higher productivity, and to keep workers on the job and free from injuries; lifting 350 pounds easily with an all-metal frame platform and a screw-driven lift that delivers smooth precision that hydraulics or chains just cannot match.

Hytrol and integration partner, McCombs-Wall, worked with LD Products to create an energy-efficient automated material handling system capable of growing with the company. While meeting all of the standards to qualify for LEED-certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the new system allows for future expansion, including increased capacity, accuracy, and speed.

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in three-dimensional vision navigation, engaged an independent third party market research firm to conduct a comprehensive survey of the challenges facing senior executives from large manufacturing and distribution corporations. The findings indicate that the top challenges include labor costs, materials management, downtime, safety, and productivity. Today, fifty percent of manufacturing expenses are tied up in materials, reinforcing the critical nature of efficient materials movement and management. This sentiment was further emphasized by Jeff Christensen, VP of Products and Services with Seegrid who stated, "$22,000 is the total cost of one minute of production downtime in the automotive industry, a frequent adopter of materials handling lean methodologies. At that rate, cost-savings are not optional, they are required."

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According to a number of sources, the demand for Dibipack chamber machines is on the rise – with more and more people realising the benefits and opting to use them for their needs.

Target-hydraulics today introduced a new wireless remote for mini Hydraulic Power Packs . This comes after the company had introduced two set small hydraulic power packs - for DC motors and AC motors.

viastore Systems' Nancy Malone, regional sales manager, discussed why the majority of surprises in automation and/or software implementation in warehouse or distribution centers are unwelcome. Malone recommended seven tips to help avoid setbacks to both schedule and budget.

Advanced Equipment Company's (AEC) Systems Engineer, Scott Hartman, described adding intelligence to combat product flow issues for Halyard Health in Lexington, NC with the Hytrol 25CREZD Zero Pressure automated accumulation conveyor system.

Bastian Solutions launched a new beverage warehouse execution system, ExactaBev; the beverage software suite. The new web-based software suite offers best-in-class order fulfillment software specifically designed to serve beverage distributors.

viastore, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Material Handling System Choices: Priorities, Approaches and Selection Processes of Decision Makers."

Magline introduces how to use the innovative Magline Hand Truck with Glyde Technology safely and effectively. The Magline Hand Truck with Glyde Technology will give the user greater load control when descending stairs.

Hytrol integration partner, Cisco Eagle helped American Greetings become a healthy hearing workplace. Companies like American Greetings, working with Hytrol and integration partner Cisco-Eagle, often find that new automation solutions which replace decade old technologies provide dramatically lower decibel levels.

viastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

Harsha Shirolkar, Seegrid Corp. software developer, Carnegie Mellon University graduate and native of India was featured in Pittsburgh Business Times. Shirolkar is applying for a visa for the second time. When he first submitted in April 2015, he was among 233,000 college graduates hoping to receive one of 85,000 available H-1B visas. He didn't have any luck.

George Reyher, Hytrol Director of International Business Development, recommended four steps for businesses when seeking international growth. According to Reyher, "As companies continue gaining market share in their own backyard, more businesses are looking outside their borders to expand their markets. Seeking international sales growth can create a vast number of opportunities for your company— too vast to list them all here —but should be aware that some extra planning may be required."

Founded in 2001, Longevity Global Inc. today, stands among the top providers of world class welding, cutting and power generating equipment. The products they offer are manufactured employing cutting edge technological tools and fulfill the highest quality standards. To cut down the expenses of welding professionals, Longevity Global Inc. is now offering an exclusive range of MIG welders at an amazing price range. The variety of MIG welding machines they stock include MIGWELD 100, MIGWELD 140, MIGWELD 200 S, MIGWELD 250 MP and many others. These machines are portable and can efficiently weld metals like stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum with spool gun. The MIG welders they offer can help welding professionals in joining robust and thin metals efficiently, without any hassle. Their MIG machines can be utilized for various typical applications like Farm and Ranch, Maintenance, Repair; Hobby, Garage, Body Shops, and Automotive; and Light and Heavy Manufacturing.

Plastiwin.com, the leader in providing used or secondhand plastics processing equipment aims to level up the company's effort of providing only the best for the loyal clients and customers. In order to achieve the company's goal, Plastiwin.com collaborates with a professional product design firm to be able to offer outstanding machines. The collaboration between Plastiwin.com and a product design firm will enable the company to provide used plastics processing equipment that will match the needs and preference of the clients.