Manufacturing Press Releases

Posi-Step Traction by Magliner Makes Slider Ramps Lightweight and Maneuverable

LogoMagliner Slider Ramps are lightweight and maneuverable; these are retractable Underbody Truck Ramps which are built for tough, long lasting service. These Magliner Slider Ramps roll out quickly and store securely under a truck. They ship completely assembled for easy installation.

Ergonomic Liftn Buddy at ProMat 2013 Introduces Keg Attachment

Ergologisitcs is located at Booth 115 during ProMat 2013, from January 21-24, at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat will provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward showcasing the very best in award-winning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment.

ProMat to Include Seegrid Recently Profiled in the MHEDA Journal

LogoThe Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association, (MHEDA) is the only trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the material handling industry and offers industry specific business training and resources to help maintain and strengthen material handling companies. Over fifty years ago, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association was established to meet the need for a national organization to help distributors conduct business more professionally, offer opportunities to learn from each other, provide information relevant to business and insure a voice for your business.

Cut and Couple Adds Trusted Industrial Specialty Items to Its Inventory

Cut and Couple, a firm specializing in industrial and hydraulic hoses, is ordering from Piranhaflex and Kuriyama's distributors to make a range of improved products available to public and privately owned organizations. Included in the product release are Kuriyama matting, industrial sheet rubber and specialty items, Piranhaflex thermoplastic hydraulic hoses and Kuriyama oil and gas products.

Ergonomic Liftn Buddy at ProMat 2013 Introduces Intelli-Lift

Ergologisitcs is located at Booth 115 during ProMat 2013, from January 21-24, at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat will provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward showcasing the very best in award-winning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment.

Ergonomic Liftn Buddy at ProMat 2013 Talks National Safety Council

Ergologisitcs is located at Booth 115 during ProMat 2013, from January 21-24, at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat will provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward showcasing the very best in award-winning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment.

Practical Application of Ergonomics Possible According to Retail Handling Solutions

Ergonomists can help retailers provide safe, comfortable, effective and efficient equipment throughout the retail chain to help them achieve excellent customer service. Areas which benefit from ergonomics support include the design of checkouts, counters, hand-held devices such as chip and pin machines and self-service equipment.

ProMat Seegrid Leasing Special Features Robotic Industrial Trucks at $888 Per Month

Logo$888 monthly leasing price is based on a 60 month lease price at the end of which time the equipment can be returned or purchased at fair market value. Leases are subject to credit approval, receipt of all executed lease documentation, and delivery and acceptance of the equipment. The Seegrid ProMat show lease opportunity is a limited time offer and expires on February 28, 2013.

Ampac Announces Addition of New Rotogravure Press

Ampac, the world’s leader in creative flexible packaging, announces the addition of a new Windmoeller & Hoelscher (W&H) rotogravure printing press, allowing Ampac’s Hanover Park facility to become a fully integrated pouch supplier.

Foam Factory Offering 110 Percent Price-Match Guarantee

LogoFoam Factory, a leading fabricator of foam, sponge, rubber, and upholstery materials for a broad range of industries and uses, is currently offering a 110 percent price-match guarantee on any item offered by another company at a lower price. To qualify for the price match, the competing item must be identical to the one offered by Foam Factory, and its pre-tax, gross cost (purchase price and shipping) must be less than the gross cost of the same Foam Factory item. Foam Factory will match the price of that order and beat it by an additional 10 percent!

LiftTruckCapacityCalculator.com Adds Capacity Rating Request Form to Site

LogoLiftTruckCapacityCalculator.com, the leading professional forklift capacity rating system powered by Professional Forklift Engineering Services, has announced the availability of a Capacity Rating Request Form on its site. The form allows forklift owners to provide detailed information about their equipment, enabling Professional Forklift Engineering Services to return accurate data about that specific machine’s capacity ratings. The form requests information about the forklift and attachments such as the year, make and model of the forklift, mast type, fork size, attachment type and model and this data is processed by Professional Forklift Engineering Services to determine the forklift’s true lift capacity rating. Click on the link for information on Forklift certification.

OZ Lifting Introduces New Line of Hoists

LogoIndustrial lifting equipment manufacturer OZ Lifting Products is adding the new Heavy Duty Economy Hoists to their already extensive selection of lifting products.

Award Winning Ergonomic Liftn Buddy ProMat 2013 Continues Media Attention

Ergologisitcs is located at Booth 115 during ProMat 2013, from January 21-24, at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat will provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward showcasing the very best in award-winning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment.

Laser Cutting Equipment Bystronic 4400 Watt 3015 CNC Laser Now in Use at Trupart Manufacturing, Inc

Trupart Manufacturing, Inc., a family-owned business that has over 100 years combined experience in the manufacturing and tooling industry, has just added an impressive piece of metal cutting equipment to its shop. Called the Bystronic 4400 Watt 3015 CNC Laser, the new laser cutting device offers faster throughput at an incredibly rapid rate. In addition to its unbeatable speed, the equipment also features high cutting quality and extreme accuracy.

Award Winning Ergonomics Leader Liftn Buddy Shares Full Back at ProMat 2013

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.

Increase Manufacturing Efficiency with High-Speed, Accurate Opacity Sensors from EMX Industries

LogoThe OPAX-1000 opacity sensor from EMX Industries, Inc., is a fantastic tool for high-speed, on-line, accurate and reliable measurements of product opacity. From pharmaceutical containers and food packaging, to personal care products, composite films, and HDPE or LDPE containers, the lengthy list of applications and uses for this invaluable sensor -- one of many industry leading sensors produced by EMX Inc. -- proves both its versatility and effectiveness.

Opportunities to Increase Workplace Safety Remain Critical Discussion Point Across Industries

LogoSafety Rail Company, a leading distributor of OSHA-compliant fall protection systems, has stayed abreast of changing workplace safety needs across its clients. Recently, the company announced the addition of portable gate components to its selection of equipment, to enhance its commitment to superior fall protection. The gate components are available through the company’s website, safetyrailcompany.com, in different sizes and conformations.

PlasticFabricator Offers Industrial Plastic for Many Industries and Applications

Profile Plastics has a simple philosophy. If it needs to be made in plastic, they will do it.

Las Vegas Hosts E-Cig Summit 2013 on January 28th and 29th

LogoThe Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) announced the first of its ongoing electronic cigarette industry colloquiums, E-Cig Summit 2013. The event will be at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas January 28th and 29th. It will be open to e-cig manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers, as well as interested members of the e-cig community. Speakers at the event will discuss various pertinent industry topics and issues.

HS Technik, Slovakia Celebrates 22 Years in Metalwork with New Innovations

Metallurgy is the craft or industry in which the metal components for machinery are crafted from base metals. In many cases, this process requires the treating and hardening of metal components to be resilient enough to stand the rigors they are put through on a daily basis. In Slovakia, only three companies provide these particular services, but HS Technik is celebrating its 20th year in the industry by pushing forward with investments in the latest technological developments.

Seegrid Robotic Industrial Trucks Announces Strategic Partnership with Trilogiq USA

LogoDave Noble, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Seegrid announced the company has formed an official strategic alliance with Trilogiq USA. According to Noble, “Trilogiq’s leadership in the manufacturing industry, paired with Seegrid's state-of-the-art GT10 driverless tow tractor, provides a simple, cost effective material transport solution, sure to positively impact the bottom line of any organization. Trilogiq carts and trailers can easily be made to handle most any load requirement and Seegrid's flexible vision navigation system on the robot allows users to quickly create new robot travel routes or modify already existing routes. This powerful partnership will provide the most flexible towing solution for any organization."

Retail Handling Solutions Profiled in Automation and Controls Today Magazine

Manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler recently contributed a feature article titled, “Using Lesson Learned: Automating In Store Applications,” published in the current issue of Automation and Controls Today. Cutler reported, “The line between manufacturing and warehouse became muddy over the past decade as out sourcing became common place. Companies that were solid manufacturing organizations had to become efficient and effective using warehousing and distribution processes. That line between manufacturing and distribution has now been crossed right into the front door of retailers worldwide. The lessons of ergonomics in plants and distribution centers are now seen at shelving, in the aisle, and in the back room of retail operations.”

Ergologistics Addresses Back Injuries in Upcoming Material Handling Conference

Ergologistics manufactures innovative products for the health and welfare of material handling workers. Their products will be demonstrated at ProMat 2013 located at Booth 115 from January 21-24, at Chicago's McCormick Place. ProMat will provide manufacturers the latest solutions to move business forward showcasing the very best in award-winning manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain equipment.

Magline Captures Global Attention with CooLift

LogoKarl Jensen is the National Sales Executive for Magliner CooLift Delivery Systems. Jensen, a high-achieving sales professional with a strong track record in customer service and retention, is responsible for expanding the sales of the CooLift Delivery System and related services in North America.

Victoria Plastics Company Offers Range of Plastic Manufacturing Services

Profile Plastics Pty Ltd of Victoria is a full-service plastics manufacturer with a specialising in engineering plastics.