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Operating a forklift that is safe and in compliance with all OSHA forklift regulations is made possible by utilizing the Lift Truck Capacity Calculator, a game-changing product for anyone that works with or in the material handling industry.

The Robot Report pinpoints top industrial robot makers including Conair Group, Seegrid Corp., Aerotech and American Robot, along with seven service robot companies such as RedZone Robotics and Aethon and nine startups in the region. Kim Leonard, reported for The Pittsburgh Tribune late last month a researcher’s new interactive map of 977 robot manufacturers worldwide includes about 20 Western Pennsylvania companies, and notes Carnegie Mellon University is among 20 top universities and research labs in the industry.

Fremont Plaza Ace Hardware store achieves a milestone by completing one hundred Stockton handyman projects within the store’s first year of operation as hardware store and a handyman service in Stockton, California.

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), National Safety Council, and MHEDA (Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association).

Wohl Associates, a distinguished dealer in used machinery for packaging and processing industry, has announced that it has a range of newly certified pre-owned bakery equipment for sale. They stock a wide variety of used bakery equipment including bakery mixers and dough mixers from the top manufacturers

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. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award, Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation, in the category of Industrial Design Tools. 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.

Hydrojet Inc. announces that they now are using advanced axis waterjet cutting technology. With this equipment they now have the capabilities to cut the most precise and accurate results on numerous materials. With this axis waterjet cutting they also now have one of the most advanced equipment in the industry. This allows Hydrojet Inc. the ability to create the most intricate components at affordable costs to their clients.

Heinkel USA is proud to announce that they now offer a variety of different service contracts for the many areas they provide such as upgrades, overhauls, service, repairs, spare parts, and more that will allow businesses to take advantage of a wide range of services. Heinkel USA offers a one and three-year contract for maintaining centrifuges.

Fremont Plaza Ace Hardware achieves a milestone by successfully completing one hundred Stockton handyman projects within the first year of operation of their handyman service in Stockton, California.

Those who are looking for some locating equipment in Texas or for some land moving services can take a look at the website, 2-cequipment.com/. This is a website that offers a multitude of land moving services and a range of equipment that can be rented as well. These can be rented for construction use.

Lift'n Buddy (liftnbuddy.com) 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. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award, Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation, in the category of Industrial Design Tools. 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.

W.D. Matthews Machinery Company, the leading dealership of full-service materials handling and construction equipment in New England, has replaced business software from RMI with Equip-Soft to manage equipment rentals, sales, service, parts, and equipment and assets consisting of multiple lines including Toyota equipment.

"Most of the hand trucks in use by our company are designed for a lot more bottles," said Michael Belcher, Director of Safety for DS Waters. "They aren't conducive to moving one to four bottles, so the sales representatives were carrying the bottles by hand. But we knew that the best way to minimize physical stress and ergonomic risk factors usually involves mechanical aid, like a hand truck."

Lift'n Buddy (http://www.liftnbuddy.com) 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. Lift’n Buddy was the recipient of the 2012 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Awards for Technology Design as well as the Edison Award, Lift’n Buddy was recognized for new product innovation, in the category of Industrial Design Tools. 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.

The Horlick Company, a leader in the manufacture of motor-generator sets for both frequency conversion and load-isolation, announces the successful completion and shipment of a Model 60FC-2003 motor-generator set to Atwood Oceanics.

The statistics for robots within the factory floor have changed dramatically over the past decade, with more than 90% of all robots within factory and assembly lines deployed within the automotive sector; this has changed dramatically with robots entering factories in most industries where there are repetitive tasks which do not require human supervision. Only 50% of the total number of robots deployed are in use within automotive industries.

The powered stair climber by Magliner includes a self-contained, 24 volt battery; the powered hand truck is designed to climb stairs quickly and safely with load capacities up to 375 lbs.

Seegrid Corporation, the leading manufacturer of robotic industrial trucks, is profiled in the December issue of Logistics Middle East. Logistics Middle East reviews the latest gadgets, essential kit, and product innovations making an impact in the GCC supply chain market.

There are many different reasons why one would need the products from Diamond Tool King, as many different industries require diamond hole saws to cut through the toughest of materials. Construction, repair, and renovation, are just a few niches worth mentioning that require diamond tools on a daily basis. Featuring unique diamond drill saws perfect for working on an aquarium whether reef, freshwater, or marine display. With the multi-functionality of diamond hole saws, Diamond Tool King’s staff feel including them in their wide array of products available to customers online would be helpful for those who are shopping for diamond tools.

Ergologistics President, Aaron Lamb, highlighted information from the National Safety Council in his weekly blog, “Make It a Safe Monday.” (http://liftnbuddysafety.blogspot.com/). Lamb suggested that many firms overlook records for workplace safety initiatives and programs, suggesting, “When inspected, a company's attitude towards safety is only as good as its records. My advice is to be prepared and proud when this happens, because your motivation should be to show off how excellently compliant your company is to safety standards.”

Manufacturing journalist Thomas R. Cutler recently contributed a feature article regarding solutions benefiting Magline clients with safety solutions. The article titled, “Beverage Delivery Trucks at the Heart of Safe Material Handling and Logistics” appears in the current issue of WTG Blog. The article can be found on the link: http://www.wtgblog.com/beverage-delivery-trucks-at-the-heart-of-safe-material-handling-and-logistics/

Ergologistics, makers of Lift’n Buddy has had an amazing year of media coverage. From feature articles in Business Excellence Magazine to AutomatoinMedia.com; from Quality Digest to Industrial Electronics Today, the Award Winner Lift’n Buddy has been profiled in many major ergonomic publications. According to manufacturing journalist, TR Cutler, “Lift’n Buddy is one of the most significant advancements in the ergonomic arena over the past year. It is not surprising that this amazingly simple product has captured the attention of editors and media leaders worldwide.”

Ergologisitcs, maker of the Lift’n Buddy, hopes to continue their winning streak at ErgoExpo. Recently recognized as the winner of the Edison Innovation Award 2012 and winner of the Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award 2012, Lift’n Buddy hopes the ErgoExpo Attendees' Choice Awards will continue this string of recognition. Attendees of the convention are qualified to vote for a new product they believe offers the best opportunity to increase productivity and profitability, while improving workplace health and safety.

When you have a job to do that requires a second set of hands, you can turn to the Rockwell Jawhorse portable workstation clamping system. Whether you're sheetrocking, setting fence posts, or constructing an outdoor playhouse for your children, this unique hands-free portable workstation will help you get the job done.

Giant Eagle, one of the nation’s largest privately held multi-format food and fuel retailers, had to address how to handle inbound pallets beyond the manned hi-lift industrial vehicles used to putaway the product. Between twenty and thirty percent of inbound freight is now handled by three Seegrid GP8 double robotic pallet trucks at their retail support center in Crafton, Pennsylvania. Giant Eagle uses driverless robotic pallet trucks to “streak” (moving pallets from one area to another) inbound delivered pallets to a drop zone via WMS (Warehouse Management System). Currently the robots are used for inbound delivered pallets. The company is evaluating opportunities to use the same process for outbound deliveries. The full case study text can be found at seegrid.com.