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Hytrol is pleased to announce the addition of Jimmy Brandon as chief financial officer, effective January 16, 2017. Brandon is the third CFO in our company's 70-year history.

Hytrol's Jon Noell, Customer Training Specialist, is from Jonesboro, AR. Noell shared what excites him about working for Hytrol, "I have never been anywhere that is as dedicated to improvement and as open to change as Hytrol. We are constantly looking for ways to improve and striving to meet higher goals. Whether it's a new process, new equipment, or a totally new shop layout, if its better we will do it. That makes each day a new challenge to be better than the day before and encourages growth and new ideas. Working in this type of atmosphere is exciting and keeps me motivated to come to work every day."

Local support allows manufacturing and distribution customers in Utah and Western U.S. to feel more confident in the conveyor system purchased. Hytrol, manufacturer of advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions attributes the integration partner network critical to the company's success. Hytrol's unique relationship with integration partners allows the company to provide a great advantage to the customer.

Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) recently featured Hytrol in the monthly newsletter congratulating Phillip Poston, Director of Strategic Planning and Tony Sartin, Customer Care Manager on Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know Awards. These awards are granted to those in the supply chain who lead initiatives to prepare their businesses to meet the challenges of the year ahead. Over 350 entries were received for the award.

Columbia Machine, the leading palletizer solutions provider in North America, is a valued integration partner of Hytrol. Hytrol's infeed case conveyor were used by Barcel USA. Barcel USA, the snack division of Grupo Bimbo located in the United States, needed an efficient integrated palletizing system to keep up with growth, and to help continuing expansion.

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.

David Peacock, president of Hytrol recently discussed four practical ways to promote safety in manufacturing. Peacock recognizes that a manufacturing facility has the potential for a higher rate of accidents than working in an office cubicle. Safety is more than a metric to Hytrol— it is a guarantee that the company will get each employee home safely to their families and friends.

Recently Hytrol introduced Pivot the Hytrol Warehouse Control System. Current Hytrol customers are now able to fully engage Hytrol's Warehouse Control System by pairing it with the warehouse equipment the company's already using.

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.

Hytrol (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. Hytrol and its integration partner, Advanced Equipment Company (AEC), helped Arcadia Farms transition into the role of a major distributor for beverages across the United States. Arcadia was looking for a way to decrease fork truck traffic while increasing efficiency. Hytrol and AEC developed a solution by utilizing palletizing equipment: accumulation, transportation, and turntables.

Hytrol recently completed a $12M expansion to accommodate strong demand for best-in-class conveyor solutions. Hytrol, based in Jonesboro, AK, expansion will include up to 75 new jobs. Hytrol Vice President Chris Glenn reported "We're trying to support the tremendous growth that we've seen recently, and to lay the groundwork for our future growth as well."

Hytrol is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with a June anniversary start date have more than 1300 years of service.

Hytrol Pivot Warehouse Control System (WCS) has been installed in many operations because customers commonly request that the product complement existing information systems without duplicating functions managed by other systems. This keeps the cost low and reduces risk by decreasing the implementation complexity. The WCS was highlighted in the recent issue of Automation Media magazine. Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler authored the feature article reporting on how Pivot gathers order information.

Hytrol is pleased to announce the addition of Andy Stickler as Manager of Safety and Environment. Stickler is a native of Northeast Arkansas and brings over 28 years of experience to this position.

From compressing pills, to high speed bottle filling, to blister packaging, to off line inspections, conveyors have been providing reliable conveying systems for the pharmaceutical industry and providing manufacturing flexibility for contract fillers. Contract packagers often fill different products on the same line. Preventing cross contamination between products and even batches is a requirement. Hytrol offers a line of stainless steel conveyors when sanitary requirements are necessary.

Hytrol Pivot Warehouse Control System (WCS) has been installed in many operations because customers commonly request that the product complement existing information systems without duplicating functions managed by other systems. This keeps the cost low and reduces risk by decreasing the implementation complexity. The WCS was highlighted in the recent issue of Automation Media magazine. Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler authored the feature article reporting on how Pivot gathers order information.

Hytrol Pivot Warehouse Control System (WCS) has been installed in many operations because customers commonly request that the product complement existing information systems without duplicating functions managed by other systems. This keeps the cost low and reduces risk by decreasing the implementation complexity. The WCS was highlighted in the recent issue of Robotics and Automation News magazine. Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler authored the feature article reporting on how Pivot gathers order information.

Hytrol hosted an Open House event on May 20 to celebrate the completion of its $12 million expansion with a presentation, ribbon cutting, and group tour of the facility. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin, members of the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission Mike Preston, and other community members were in attendance.

Hytrol and Integration Partner Hoj Engineering and Sales, makers of WarehouseOS, worked with Park City, Utah-based Backcountry.com to modernize their distribution system. The partnership was featured in the recent issue of Robotics and Automation News.

Hytrol is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with a June anniversary start date have more than 1300 years of service.

Hytrol continues to grow, with 2016 on target to be the best year in the company history. The growth a distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and same-day ecommerce consumer demand is the fuel of the company growth. The company is adding staff at the Jonesboro, AR corporate headquarters.

Recently Hytrol introduced Pivot the Hytrol Warehouse Control System offering the agility and inclusive synchronization to handle the dynamic needs of multi-channel distribution operations. Serving as the essential link between people, conveyor, and automation, Pivot offers real-time information to direct each process for an efficient and successful experience. Hytrol integration partners are pleased to have this WCS offering to customers seeking to maximize uptime in the rapidly changing environment of material handling. With the Pivot WCS software businesses have control throughout the fulfillment process.

Hytrol (www.hytrol.com) designs and manufactures advanced conveyor systems, controls, and solutions for customers with processing, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution needs. Hytrol and its integration partner, Advanced Equipment Company (AEC), helped Arcadia Farms transition into the role of a major distributor for beverages across the United States. Arcadia was looking for a way to decrease fork truck traffic while increasing efficiency. Hytrol and AEC developed a solution by utilizing palletizing equipment: accumulation, transportation, and turntables.

Hytrol Pivot Warehouse Control System (WCS) has been installed in many operations because customers commonly request that the product complement existing information systems without duplicating functions managed by other systems. This keeps the cost low and reduces risk by decreasing the implementation complexity. The WCS was highlighted in the recent issue of Robotics and Automation News magazine. Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler authored the feature article reporting on how Pivot gathers order information.

From compressing pills, to high speed bottle filling, to blister packaging, to off line inspections, conveyors have been providing reliable conveying systems for the pharmaceutical industry and providing manufacturing flexibility for contract fillers. Contract packagers often fill different products on the same line. Preventing cross contamination between products and even batches is a requirement. Hytrol offers a line of stainless steel conveyors when sanitary requirements are necessary.

Hytrol, world leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced conveyor systems and integration partner, Advanced Equipment Company (AEC) recently helped Morinaga America's Mebane, NC candy manufacturing facility. The company needed to design its new conveying and packaging lines. AEC's challenge was to develop a system that would convey the product from the bagging machines into the check-weighing system which would verify the weight of the bags. From there, the bags of candy were conveyed to an operator station where operators manually unloaded the bags from an upper belt conveyor into display boxes in cartons below on an accumulating conveyor.

Columbia Machine, the leading palletizer solutions provider in North America, is a valued integration partner of Hytrol. Hytrol's infeed case conveyor were used by Barcel USA. Barcel USA, the snack division of Grupo Bimbo located in the United States, needed an efficient integrated palletizing system to keep up with growth, and to help continuing expansion.