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Magline, manufacturer of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, recently introduced the CooLift Pallet Mover. The CooLift will decrease account service time and reduce product touches when merchandising.

Southern Wine & Spirits of America partnered with Hytrol Integration partner, Bastian Solutions on the design and implementation of a new material handling automation system. With the improvements in place, SWS has increased sortation by 38% and reached accuracy levels above 99.5%.

In a recent development, new website Pick My Saw has announced the unveiling of a detailed and comprehensive guide about how to buy the best saw according to specific needs. One of the representatives of the website maintained, "Finding a suitable saw be it a jigsaw, pole saw, log splitter, or chain saw in the present market can be quite a challenge. However, we intend to make this easier for people and hence decided to offer this new article on our website."

Magline will exhibit at the National Ergonomics Conference and ErgoExpo at Caesars Palace from November 15-18, 2016. Magline will exhibit at booth 538. Magline will showcase the new innovative LiftPlus among other ergonomically designed delivery products.

Scott Stone, Director of Marketing for Cisco-Eagle, Inc., a Hytrol Integration Partner discussed simple conveyor application rules for optimal performance. Stone explained when considering new solutions for material handling challenges, there can be an overwhelming number of options and potential vendors, technologies, or equipment types. Finding the right solution for specific needs is imperative to achieve optimal performance.

The current issue of Occupational Health & Safety magazine features Ed Brown (founder of Topper Industrial) who is considered the father of the North American fork truck free (FTF) movement. Brown said, "The fork truck free approach will work for any company that operates production lines and processes that are normally fed materials using forklifts; many leading distribution centers are considering driverless options."

Seegrid, the pioneer and leader in vision-based autonomous industrial vehicles, announced the addition of Pete Chryplewicz to the company's strategic account sales team. Chryplewicz will be heading up the important Detroit, Michigan robotics leadership initiative. Chryplewicz was recently profiled in Robotics and Automation News.

Hytrol recently announced Justin Ray as the new Systems Engineering Facilitator. Ray will be in charge of the company's Projects and Systems Design Engineering Teams, guiding and monitoring large systems projects from the quoting process through systems design and order entry. He will evaluate and organize procedures to assure the success of these projects. This is a new position that will aid the Systems Department and Hytrol's Integration Partners with planning and implementation of projects.

Orbital Energy Services, a leading independent provider of specialty machining, welding, parts manufacturing, steam valve repair, and steam turbine repair, has consolidated Midwest operations in Pevely, Missouri. With this consolidation, the Orbital Energy Services field machining business, formerly based in Roscoe, IL, has been fully relocated and is now co-located with Orbital's steam turbine repair center of excellence in Pevely. The consolidated operation is now led by industry veteran Mike Bruton, Vice President – Midwest Operations.

Topper Industrial, the leader in ergonomic and Fork Truck Free material handling equipment, will exhibit at the National Ergonomics Conference and ErgoExpo at Caesars Palace from November 15-18, 2016. Topper Industrial will exhibit at booth 500.

Michigan produces more cars and trucks than any other state. It is number one in employment of industrial and mechanical engineers and is home to the headquarters of 61 of the top 100 automotive suppliers. Additionally, Michigan has a premier automotive education program. Some of the businesses likely to review the merits of VGVs in 2016 include Home Depot, CVS, and Lowe's.

Magline LiftPlus is an alternative to fork trucks and the safety concerns they bring to the job. Manufacturing journalist, "This powered product demonstrates the innovation commitment to the manufacturing and materials handling sectors and those customers who requested durable, ergonomic, and quality equipment to allow safe use and transport without wasting time waiting for forklifts," said Andrea Horner, Magline vice president of marketing, in the current issue of Occupational Health & Safety magazine.

It's now possible to find some amazing deals and discounts on the top welding equipment in one location. This is possible because of the new website – weldingstars.com - created by William and Donald. Finding the best deals is now much easier, especially if the users don't want to spend too much money on welding equipment. The newly launched website has information on the tips and detailed reviews readers need.

Humantech Ergonomist Ryan Cowart recently interviewed Ali Patterson, Director of New Product Development at Magline about the Glyde Hand Truck. Patterson explained the reason the innovative Glyde was developed. "Magline partnered with a group of designers and engineers out of MIT that worked with drivers of Anheuser Busch for three year collecting compelling information and feedback with early prototypes. Magline took the driver feedback and integrate it into the final design."

Hytrol Warehouse Control System, Pivot, offers more visibility for improved daily materials handling. This ability creates a more efficient, more productive solution. Hytrol integration partners are using the Hytrol Pivot WCS to take control of key decisions with configuration options, including receiving item-by-item confirmation.

Topper Tube, a new division of Topper Industrial, offer a full line of tubes in a variety of colors. Tube lengths are 4 meters or 157 inches. Topper Tube is an adaptable tube & joint material handling system for lean manufacturing initiatives. The system components consist of tubes, joints, and specially designed accessories. The system can be ever-changing and provides optimal flexibility line side.

Michigan's competitiveness is due in part to the simple, fair, and efficient 6 percent corporate tax, and the elimination of industrial personal property taxes that will cut $372 million for businesses by 2020. Some of the businesses likely to review the merits of VGVs in 2016 include Home Depot, CVS, and Lowe's.

Magline will exhibit at the National Ergonomics Conference and ErgoExpo at Caesars Palace from November 15-18, 2016. Magline will exhibit at booth 538. Magline will showcase the new innovative LiftPlus among other ergonomically designed delivery products.

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."

Many DIY and construction tasks get done faster with power tools. It's no secret that the tool industry is worth billions. And it's all thanks to the legions of consumers and builders buying power tools daily. The trouble is; many buyers often make ill-informed purchasing decisions.

Humantech Ergonomist, Mike Hoonhorst, recently interviewed Stewart Burton, General Manager of Applied Research and Development for Magline about the Magliner LiftPlus System. Burton highlighted some of the key features on the video, "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, an industry expert in automated material handling solutions, announced the appointment of Chris Woodall to the position of Connex Product Manager. Woodall will transition from Integrator Services into his new role, where he will lead the efforts of making the Connex brand a world-class product.

SPS Spindle Parts & Service, LLC, an authority on everything spindle-related, has had a customer-first mentality since day one. This is one of the many reasons that they have become such a specialized authority across New England. SPS's employees follow a strict code of company values to ensure all clients get treated like family. The first pillar of ethics followed by the company is their dedication to honesty. By setting realistic expectations, the company builds valuable relationships with its customers that results in return business and new referrals. The company also strives to reinvest into their company to provide their team members the correct tools to get any job done.

SPS Spindle is known across the Northeastern United States as one of the top spindle motor repair companies for many reasons.

Manual material handling (MMH) work contributes to a large percentage of the over half a million cases of musculoskeletal disorders reported annually in the United States. Musculoskeletal disorders often involve strains and sprains to the lower back, shoulders, and upper limbs. They can result in protracted pain, disability, medical treatment, and financial stress for those afflicted with them; employers often find themselves paying the bill, either directly or through workers' compensation insurance, at the same time they must cope with the loss of the full capacity of their workers.