Jonesboro, AR -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/06/2017 -- 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. To view the case study video, go to: http://bit.ly/1Mv0Mk8
Compared to the old facility, the new facility in Woodridge, IL is 55,000 square feet larger in space with increased ceiling clearance. With the taller ceilings and facility's design, this allowed for Hytrol and Conveyor Solutions to design a material handling solution that could accommodate the increase in cubic space, which increased the overall storage capacity. By increasing the capacity, Edward Don & Company's new facility can store twice as many reserve pallets, while picking and shipping up to six times more product using new picking methods thanks to the new system.
After the initial walk-through to determine the right solution for the new facility, Conveyor Solutions recommended Edward Don & Company's team visit the Hytrol Technology Center in Jonesboro, AR to test the more unique products at the center's automated system. By seeing the efficient automated test system in action, Edward Don & Company's team was able to witness the results in person and discuss the benefits of new industry leading techniques as well.
"The time and commitment that Hytrol put forth allowed us to test these materials. That in and of itself was critical point in the discussion and the decision. They were really interested in my opinion and that's why I felt comfortable going with Hytrol," noted Mark Zabloudil, Edward Don's Vice President of Operations.
Hytrol has announced that the company will be a silver sponsor as well as exhibiting in booth #134 at the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) Retail Supply Chain Conference at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. from Feb. 12-15, 2017. Hytrol is a proud member of RILA.
About Hytrol
Hytrol (http://www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution needs. Established in 1947, Hytrol has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to understanding the unique material handling needs of businesses.
From traditional roller and gravity conveyors to the most advanced conveying system technologies such as 24-volt conveying solutions and logic-driven zero-pressure accumulation, we seek to create the most value possible for our customers.
We believe that these solutions are only as good as the people behind them. Hytrol works with a network of integration partners to implement solutions for customers across the globe. Our emphasis on the "Hytrol Family" mindset continues to make Hytrol a great place to work as well as a mainstay of the company's respected position within the material handling industry.
With 2017 marking the company's 70th year in business, we look forward to accomplishing many more milestones in this monumental year of our company's history. Hytrol is a proud member of MHI, CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association), RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association) and IABSC (International Association of Baggage System). Follow Hytrol on Twitter @Hytrol.