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According to Susan K. Lacefield, Associate Managing Editor for DC Velocity, “Pallet damage can add significant cost and waste to your supply chain. And it is not just the cost of repairing or replacing the pallet itself; you also have to factor in the expenses your company will incur if the product loaded on the pallet is damaged as a result.” DC Velocity reports the main cause of pallet damage is mishandling by forklift operators.

President Obama announced the unique focus areas for the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation (NNMI); an important program aimed at leveraging the strengths and assets of particular regions across the country, while also bringing together companies, universities, community colleges, national laboratories and government to partner and co-invest in the development of world-leading manufacturing technologies.

Magline uses anti-rattle springs which prevent a truck ramp from bouncing or rattling when the truck is underway. Magliner’s retractable underbody truck ramps are built for tough, long lasting service. They roll out quickly and store securely under the truck and are lightweight for easy maneuverability. The features are unique in the industry and are useful for truck owners.

Recently in Forkliftaction.com Seegrid launched the GT10 robotic industrial truck tow tractor in the European Union after extensive review and testing. Fully compliant with all the requirements for CE marking, the GT10 is currently in use in North America. Seegrid COO Mitchell Weiss says: "Compliance with the comprehensive CE requirements assures both the health and safety of European workers, as well as presents American users an additional level of confidence."

The need for a Lift’n Buddy for heavy and awkward loads is essential. Using the Lift’n Buddy can reduce employees’ physical strain and improve productivity. Many jobs that require two people to lift and move items can be done in less time by just one worker and a Lift’n Buddy.

John Mazock has held the position as vice president of manufacturing at Seegrid for two and a half years. According to Chief Administrative Officer, David Heilman, “Mazock joining the Seegrid team was a strategic move. With his vast experience in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma program management, and quality systems, he has strengthened our manufacturing process and developed industry leading quality and manufacturing teams.”

PennWest Industrial Trucks offers equipment sales, service, parts, and rentals to Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia. The inventory has everything from new and used forklifts and lift trucks to excavators, skid steers, track loaders for sale. The dealership provides dependable repair services and a wide selection of rental forklifts for all indoor and outdoor applications.

Robotics Tomorrow recently featured how Seegrid robots create jobs and help move workers to better, higher paying, fulfilling, and safer jobs, according to John Hayes, National Account Manager for Seegrid. The robotic industrial truck leader was recently interviewed by Bob Bowman, Managing Editor of SupplyChainBrain. The video topic was Robots in the Warehouse: A Progress Report. Hayes explained how to eliminate risk by automating portions of a company's operation with simplistic automation.

Industrial Equipment became a full-line Magliner distributor in 1999 when they decided to invest in the complete product line and made Magliner the premier hand-truck offering. One of the industry trends that Scott Duncan, Owner and Manager of Retail and Online Sales Division of Industrial Equipment for Hand Trucks and Casters, Inc. noticed over the last year is the stiffer competition and aggressive marketing of competing lines. Magline responds well to the challenge and listens to its dealer network to make improvements and adjustments to keep business competitive.

According to Susan K. Lacefield, Associate Managing Editor for DC Velocity, “Pallet damage can add significant cost and waste to your supply chain. And it is not just the cost of repairing or replacing the pallet itself; you also have to factor in the expenses your company will incur if the product loaded on the pallet is damaged as a result.” DC Velocity reports the main cause of pallet damage is mishandling by forklift operators.

Michael M. Hasco, Chief Growth Officer for Seegrid Corporation, is responsible for the company's U.S. and global business development. Hasco remarked, “No other material handling company is revolutionizing the industry with robotic industrial trucks that deliver an ROI in less than a year while increasing operational efficiency and improving facility safety.”

Forkliftaction.com is the news service and business center for materials handling. Established in 2000, Forkliftaction News has grown to be the only global online service for independent news about materials handling and forklifts. All articles in the weekly news editions are written by dedicated journalists.

Innovation Works is the single largest investor in seed-stage companies in Southwestern Pennsylvania and one of the most active in the country. Innovation Works plays a vital role in this region’s technology economy. They invest capital, business expertise and other resources into high-potential companies with the greatest likelihood for regional economic impact.

According to the Aisin management team, Seegrid robots are safe, simple, and flexible. “They make it so easy for the operator out on the shop floor to make changes, and in an environment like ours, that is very important. The robots are user friendly in all aspects, from training, to normal day to day operation of the vehicles,” remarked Mark Hamilton, Transportation/Logistics Specialist.

While it may sound like a minor issue, proper use of hand trucks can reduce one of the nations' leading workplace safety issues - back injuries. Many back injuries are a result of lifting heavy or awkward loads. They can sometimes be prevented simply by using a hand truck. There are no hard and fast rules on when to use hand trucks, but common sense should dictate when a load is too heavy or cumbersome to lift manually.

Commerce Commissioner Al Anderson today congratulated Fargo-resident Aaron Lamb, inventor of Lift'n Buddy, on the recent sale of his idea to Southworth International Group, the world's largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment.

Seegrid, the robotic industrial truck leader announced Aisin USA Manufacturing Inc., chose its robotic pallet trucks and tow tractors because they were looking for a process that would increase efficiency and reduce the overall cost of material handling. Aisin USA Manufacturing Inc. is an automotive parts manufacturing facility located in Seymour, Indiana. The facility is one million square feet and employs approximately 1,700 team members.

Seegrid announced the GT10 Robotic Industrial Truck Tow Tractor to the European Union. After extensive review and testing, the GT10 is fully compliant with all the requirements for CE marking, the machinery directive, and health and safety regulations for use in industrial applications. This is the same GT10 product that is currently in use in North America. According to Mitchell Weiss, Chief Operating Officer for Seegrid, “Compliance with the comprehensive CE requirements assures both the health and safety of European workers, as well as presents American users an additional level of confidence.”

Magliner is at the forefront of developing products that address the unique material handling requirements from distribution centers to delivery. With U loop handle, 14 x 7 1/2 inch extruded aluminum folding nose plate, 8 inch balloon cushion wheels, the Magliner Two-Wheel Folding Hand Truck is saving time and space. The average of ten minutes per stop and increased SKU management by owning the Magliner Two-Wheel Folding Hand Truck is an optimal solution for a variety of reasons.

The need for traceability is a current trend in the food sector. An automated warehouse can help food and beverage managers easily track and trace products in the warehouse, whereas a warehouse utilizing only manual operations is more vulnerable to traceability errors. “Humans are prone to mistakes, but with the robotics side of things, you get consistency, reliability and your inspections go much more smoothly,” noted David Noble, VP of sales and marketing at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Seegrid. In the current issue of Food Logistics magazine, reporter Maria Hoffman discusses revamping warehouses with robotics, sharing that next-generation robotics by Seegrid are driving safety and efficiency. Hoffman described that food and beverage facilities have historically operated under more stringent cleanliness and hygiene standards. And new rules and regulations in the U.S. and overseas are raising the bar even higher. The recently announced Preventative Controls rule and the Produce rule—both part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)—are one such example. However, while regulatory compliance is getting tougher, robotics can help meet the new demands.

Southworth Products Corp is the world's largest manufacturer of ergonomic materials handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning, designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. From lifting and positioning work, handling pallets, to working with parts in containers or transporting loads, Southworth has a way to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

With the truck driver shortage growing every day, All Trucking Jobs has launched a new video series to help individuals considering a trucking career understand issues and practices from the company point of view.

Robots create jobs and help move workers to better, higher paying, fulfilling, and safer jobs, according to John Hayes, national accounts manager at Seegrid, manufacturer of driverless robotic industrial trucks. “Qualified workers are difficult to find. Automation doesn’t take satisfaction away. Automation is empowering, by eliminating labor in some areas, taking some non-value-added activities out of the process,” Hayes said during a recent material handling session titled: Fact: Robots = Jobs.

Tom Currier, Co-founder of Harris Handling noted, “Like Seegrid, Harris Handling prides itself on providing solutions to their customers that increase efficiency and operational productivity while helping customers prosper. Seegrid is an opportunity creator and we are proud to be an integrator partner. We are confident Harris Handling customers will benefit from using Seegrid’s robotic pallet trucks and tow tractors.”

Two-wheel hand trucks by Magliner have a stronger, simpler locking activation mechanism as well as heavier extruded cross-section adds exceptional strength and impact resistance. There are multiple tread types and optional brakes make loading and delivery convenient and safe.