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The daughter carts are designed to fit within the mother cart's framework. Once inside, the daughter carts are locked into the mother cart. The mother cart and daughter carts are then able to be tugged as one. The daughter carts are equipped with quality casters that allow the daughters wheels to remain on the ground while being towed by the mother cart.

Last October Material Handling Wholesaler magazine announced that Magline, manufacturer of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, acquired the assets of the Mule battery powered lifting hand truck product line by Beyond Products, Inc.

More Hytrol's integration partners (IPs) are exhibiting at the MODEX 2016 show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta than ever before.

The demolition tool company, Hydraulic Breaker Services LLC, operates with over 25 years of experience and knowledge in the construction industry. The business is recognized as a world-class leader in hydraulic breakers for parts, service, and sales. However, one of the major services they specialize in is offering quality-grade hydraulic hammers that are built with durability and accuracy. Over the past couple of years, Hydraulic Breaker Services LLC has been focused on extending its services across the market, which has led to the opening of their new facility located in Berlin, NJ. In an effort to broaden their consumer base, the company is pleased to announce that they are now looking to supply their hydraulic hammers to authorized heavy equipment dealers.

www.fastlights.com has begun paralleling Honda Generators, effectively allowing for 100 Amp/ 110 volt output, without the use of a step down transformer. This new industry practice arrived with the brand new Honda EU7000, and FastLights is one of the first groups begin utilizing it. They can now run 110volt units up to 10,000 watts by paralleling two units. Prior to the Honda EU7000 release, it was impossible to generate more watts due to the outlet configuration of previous generators.

Seegrid will announce the recipients of the first annual Robo Journalist of the Year Award tomorrow night during MODEX 2016. Jeff Christensen, Vice President of Products and Services, shared, "I would like to thank the many experts in robotics journalism who applied for this award. It was difficult to choose between all the leading journalists reporting on the critical roles robots perform in the supply chain."

Bastian Solutions, a global material handling systems integrator, announced today the debut of its robotic document inserter, a robot cell that prints and inserts pack slips, promotional material, and other documents into shipping cartons.

This morning, opening day of MODEX 2016, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, Ed Brown, founder of Topper Industrial, announced that the company will launch a new division called Topper Tube in Q3 2016. Topper Industrial will add Gravity Flow Racks and Tubular Workstations to their line of material handling products. Topper Industrial makes gravity flow racks and work stations, industrial cart, containers, delivery systems, lift and rotate systems, conveyors and racking. Topper Industrial is the only company nationwide to manufacture all products needed to move material from the dock to the cart; from the delivery system to the line.

Many of Hytrol's integration partners (IPs) are present for the MODEX 2016 show at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

Hytrol recently joined Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). Phillip Poston, Hytrol's Director of Communication commented, "Hytrol is pleased to be an active RILA member and work with this exceptional group of retail leaders. RILA is a valued partner on which America's largest and most sophisticated retailers rely and Hytrol is committed to being a solutions resource for all members."

Steven Hogg, Inside Applications Engineering Manager at Bastian Solutions' Robotics Division in St. Louis, MO, was recently interviewed by industrial journalist Thomas R. Cutler and featured in Robotics Tomorrow magazine.

Anthony Placencia, Topper Industrial Department Manager- Containers, Project Manager since 1998, has many years of experience manufacturing. Placencia is highly skilled in drafting & design, customer relations, production, and account management.

Hytrol is proud to recognize the employees celebrating their anniversary of dedicated service to Hytrol. Employees with an April anniversary start date have more than 1000 years of service.

Seegrid continues to experience personnel growth and expansion to address the strong demand in the marketplace. Staff has increased dramatically over 2015 and continues well into 2016. The company's strength is due to the growth of fork truck free mandates among large manufacturers and e-commerce distribution. Several Fortune 1000 firms are selecting Seegrid as the best option in lieu of AGVs, automated guided vehicles. The DCs (distribution centers) with several hundred thousand square feet and large manufacturing facilities are finding better throughput, operational efficiency, and lean manufacturing best practices.

Longevity Global Inc., one of the leading providers of welding equipment, is now offering TIGWELD 200 SX at the most competitive prices. With TIGWELD 200 SX, the user is able to set the amps, pre-flow, post, flow, and clearance to dial in for a perfect aluminum or steel weld. This welder features inverter technology and soft switching IGBT components provides users the ultimate welding experience. This welding equipment is an effective way to make strong welds and weld aluminum. This welding equipment renders most precise welds and is able to work under harsh conditions. Customers can now purchase this welding equipment for just $1,259.99.

Seegrid, maker of vision guided vehicles, was recently profiled in the Wall Street Journal. Steve Rosenbush, authored the feature titled, "Seegrid Calculates a New Route for Autonomous Vehicles."

viastore Systems, a Hytrol integration partner, will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7. John Clark, Director at viastore Systems, noted, "viastore Systems is a proud integration partner for Hytrol Conveyor. Our strong relationship will be on display at MODEX April 4-7. Hytrol brings nearly 70 years of technological excellence and innovation to our customers in food logistics, cold supply chain, automotive, and more."

A Hytrol integration partner for more than 50 years, Hy-Tek will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7 at booth 4354. The MODEX Supply Chain Conference brings together leading experts from the industry to give the latest information on manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies, and innovations. The conference also includes valuable opportunities to network with industry leaders.

Seegrid continues to experience personnel growth and expansion to address the strong demand in the marketplace. Staff has increased dramatically over 2015 and continues well into 2016. The company's strength is due to the growth of fork truck free mandates among large manufacturers and e-commerce distribution. Several Fortune 1000 firms are selecting Seegrid as the best option in lieu of AGVs, automated guided vehicles. The DCs (distribution centers) with several hundred thousand square feet and large manufacturing facilities are finding better throughput, operational efficiency, and lean manufacturing best practices.

Recent figures suggest that British manufacturing could be entering a more positive period and therefore buying British is of crucial importance. The nee report from The Office for National Statistics showed that in January of this year, manufacturing output had risen by 0.7% month-on-month. This follows on from falling levels in the previous three months and is a feature of growth that industrial products such as diesel and electrical generators have played a key role in. Not only do these provide the power driving some manufacturing endeavours, but there are a number of models which are themselves manufactured in the UK. It is therefore expected that interest in these units is to rise in the coming months.

Recently released statistics have drawn attention to a high rate of growth expected within generator sales – at a 5.85% CAGR. This suggests that power generation is of ever-increasing demand; particularly the case as populations increase and more people are demanding a versatile method of generating power which they can potentially transport. Electrical generators are therefore particularly popular and set to be prominent, as electricity is seen as a vital resource and to be able to generate it through a portable unit can unlock many opportunities; with use at festivals, outdoor events and even holiday resorts.

Fork truck free initiatives are increasingly popular as sufficient data has revealed the true cost of fork truck ownership. Where purchasing managers are focused on lowest cost acquisition, operations managers must account for the extensive budgetary requirements in maintaining the fork truck fleet.

On the second day of MODEX, Hytrol Bruce Gray, Hytrol's Connex Product Manager, will host a discussion and demonstration on April 5 at 2 p.m. booth $2427. Gray will share information about Connex, Hytrol's new plastic chain solution including specifications, focus markets, features and benefits, application support, and special automation of the plastic chain conveying system.

Seegrid will be awarding the first annual Robo Journalist of the Year this year at MODEX 2016. This award is dedicated to bringing recognition to a journalist in the materials handling industry who has reported on the vital roles robots play in today's factories and distribution centers.

Hytrol integration partner, Columbia Machine will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7 at booth 1055. "This year, both Columbia and Hytrol will be at MODEX. As an important integration partner of Hytrol, Columbia Machine is uniquely able to evaluate and assess the complete materials handling needs of customers. We work closely on a number of projects which brings the best and most appropriate products to customers. This is an important opportunity for prospective customers to discuss the details of a new project with a widely respected Hytrol integration partner," noted Pat O'Connor, Division President at Columbia Machine.