Sturtevant, WI -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2015 -- Ed Brown, president of Topper Industrial, discussed the importance of technology in material handling in Industrial Equipment News magazine. The major concerns facing providers of assembly technology and related products and services in the next few years is flexibility. Flexibility is the key issue that is on the mind of manufacturing management and will be for some time. This term covers several aspects of manufacturing and Topper has been working with a variety of manufacturers to deal with this issue.
"An increasing level of foreign competition is forcing manufacturers to get the most out of their investments in equipment and facilities. Look at the building itself. The ideal design for a manufacturing plant will be essentially a box, having as few walls as possible with open space for production and material handling systems," explained Brown.
Brown predicts bolting down machines and structures to the floor is becoming a thing of the past. The flexible, open approach of system design enables management, in conjunction with their workforce, to continually reconfigure their operation. This flexibility enables plants to meet changes in the market, product mix, and any new ideas the production team may have in how to do things better.
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About Topper Industrial
For more than twenty years, Topper Industrial, (http://www.TopperIndustrial.com) based just outside of Milwaukee, WI, has been a leader in the material handling equipment industry. The company's product roster features industrial carts, conveyors, lifts, lifts & tilts, shipping racks, containers, casters, and cart components. Topper products keep material moving from the dock to the cart to the assembly line.
From mother-daughter carts to quad steer carts to tilt carts and rotate carts, Topper's material handling solutions make delivering material line side more effective through more efficient practices. Topper Industrial has a team of experienced professional experts able to assess and provide the right product for all material handling equipment requirements.
Ed Brown, the founder of Topper Industrial, holds several patents related to ergonomics and safety. The patents cover mechanical advancements on Topper's Tow Bar, Couple and Handle. He also holds a patent on tilt carts. Many other Topper products are patent pending.
While working with so many major manufactures across North America, the team understands the importance of ergonomics and safety making it the top priority when designing custom solutions for clients. Because Topper Industrial understands the importance of safety, the company supports a fork truck free approach.
Learn more at http://www.forktruckfree.com
Topper Industrial is a proud member of MHI. The Topper Industrial client roster includes Anderson Windows, Detroit Diesel, Honda, Kia Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Aramark, Johnson Controls, Whirlpool, and Caterpillar. Follow on Twitter @TopperInd or call 800-529-0909.