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Case Study: HVAC Experts Save Big With Help From Big Ass Fans
August 23, 2012 12:48 pm | by Big Ass Fans | Articles | Comments
When Logistics and Operations Manager Rob Granai wanted to bring energy costs down in his non-air-conditioned 19,000 sq. ft. warehouse full of air conditioners and heat exchangers in North Kingstown, R.I., he knew just where to look. In the winter, hot air from the warehouse’s radiant heaters would congregate near the roof, leaving cold pockets at the workers’ level below.
Case Study: Flow Storage System Accelerates Company’s Expansion
March 8, 2013 2:57 pm | by Del Williams, Technical Writer | Articles | Comments
Expanding business in a tough economy isn’t easy, but that’s how Crider makes it look, having...
Report Names Top Reasons Companies Invest in Distribution Center Technology
November 2, 2012 9:53 am | by Tompkins International | Articles | Comments
Customer service, company growth and return on investment (ROI) are among the primary reasons...
Clean Air Rocks
September 7, 2012 9:40 am | by Camfill Farr | Videos | Comments
Got dust or fumes in your workplace? Hold on because you're about to take a virtual ride and fly...
Intermodal Transportation & Its Impact On Vehicle Restraints
May 24, 2013 9:52 am | by Troy Bergum, Product Manager at Rite-Hite | Articles | CommentsThere is no dispute that intermodal transportation is on the rise and shows no signs of slowing down. Many experts feel the expansion of the Panama Canal, which is scheduled for completion in 2014, will only fuel the trend. In addition, rising fuel costs, highway congestion and increased trucking legislation have led many companies to look at moving freight via railcar or cargo ship.
Tough New Electric Rider Lift Truck Series
May 21, 2013 9:56 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe upgraded 8,000 to 12,000 lbs. capacity lift truck series features new enhancements to deliver better performance, reliability and durability in electric lift truck applications, says the company . . .
Starter Kit For Distribution Operations Processing
May 10, 2013 4:37 pm | Product Releases | CommentsIt is designed for warehouse and distribution operations that process between as little as 2,000 orders per day, or approximately 44,000 units per week.
Euro Drawers Shelving Systems
May 10, 2013 3:25 pm | by Quantum Storage | Product Releases | CommentsChoose from a selection of bin and shelving sizes and bin colors of blue, yellow, gray, or red. Color coded products are the perfect solution to simplify order picking and inventory control.
AutoCrib Unveils Automated Inventory With Object Recognition
May 10, 2013 2:20 pm | by AutoCrib | Product Releases | CommentsThe new VisiCab toolbox actually ‘sees’ which items are in it and which are missing, making it an exceptional answer for Foreign Object Debris (F.O.D.) control, says the company . . .
Improving Inventory Management Through The Right Software & Systems
May 9, 2013 5:11 pm | by Dominic Telaro, Director of Industry Solutions, I.B.I.S. | Blogs | CommentsInventory management has been at the forefront of most software systems since the early 1980s. You would think that after all these years we would be at a point where inventory accuracy would be a given. Well, think again! Thirty years later most companies cannot claim higher than 96% inventory Record Accuracy.
U.S. Industrial Warehouse Vacancies Fueled By eCommerce
May 9, 2013 9:57 am | by Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. | News | Comments“Expansion of eCommerce is fueling demand for big-box distribution centers in major distribution hubs, and has triggered an increase in both build-to-suit and speculative development,” noted Cushman & Wakefield’s John Morris, leader of Industrial Services for the Americas. “This wave will continue due to an undersupply of Class A space.”
Houston Wire & Cable Opens New Distribution Center
May 3, 2013 4:57 pm | by Houston Wire & Cable Company | News | CommentsThe company is opening a new distribution center on Wednesday, May 1st, in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area to better serve local and regional customers. This strategic expansion supports HWC’s ongoing commitment to Right Product, Right Place, Right Time®, and will provide customers with the best possible service through standard same day shipment or will-call pickup.
Case Sealer
May 3, 2013 9:53 am | by Intertape Polymer Group® Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese machines are engineered to provide industry leading features, heavy duty construction for 24/7 operation, and ergonomic, user-friendly operation and case size set up
Two-Wheel Hand Truck Has Powered Lift
April 30, 2013 9:50 am | by Lift'n Buddy | Product Releases | CommentsLift'n Buddy combines the vertical lifting of a small powered stacker with the convenience, versatility, and simplicity of a 2-wheel hand truck.
Round-the-Clock Power To Mobile Workstations
April 23, 2013 9:53 am | by Newcastle Systems | Product Releases | CommentsA benefit to warehouses, distribution centers, factories, laboratories, retail stores, and many other facilities, NB Series Mobile Powered Workstations save labor and improve productivity, says the company . . .
MRO Data Key To Unlocking Cost Savings & Operational Efficiency
April 23, 2013 9:44 am | by IHS | Articles | CommentsMaintenance, repair and operations (MRO) groups at many companies are facing a major challenge: toxic MRO master catalogs stuffed with incomplete data on replacement parts, a problem that drives up costs and creates large-scale problems for multiple corporate divisions.
New Tool Storage Options From Kennametal
April 19, 2013 9:32 am | by Kennametal | Product Releases | CommentsThe newest ToolBOSS model is a smaller, portable demo unit that Kennametal is making available to its distribution channel partners.
How Wearable Technology Is Transforming Facilities
April 19, 2013 9:24 am | by Mark Wheeler, Director of Supply Chain Solutions - North America, Motorola Solutions | Blogs | CommentsMobile devices are necessary tools to increase the efficiency and productivity of workers across many industries and markets, including the warehouse. But wearable, voice-directed and multimodal mobile technologies are helping to transform the warehouse environment at an even faster pace than standard mobile tools in other markets.
Wire Rope Hoists Added To Quick Ship Program
April 12, 2013 9:38 am | by Columbus McKinnon Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsSelect Shaw-Box World Series models will join the Flex-48 Quick Ship program. These wire rope hoists have been configured to ship within 48 hours (2 business days) from time of order entry.
Modern MRO Management
April 8, 2013 4:36 pm | by Amerisource | Blogs | CommentsIndustrial, manufacturing and process organizations continuously require a number of parts for maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO). Consequently, optimization of MRO processes is a permanent challenge faced by all plant managers and their teams.
CertainTeed Selects Jonesburg, MO For New State-of-the-Art Roofing Plant
April 8, 2013 9:56 am | by CertainTeed Corporation | News | CommentsThe company is planning to invest $100 million in the new facility, which will bring approximately 100 new permanent, local jobs to the Jonesburg community over the next few years. It is anticipated that an estimated 400 ancillary local jobs in trucking, welding and maintenance services will support operations at the facility when completed.
Battery Operated Sweeper
April 3, 2013 9:38 am | by Gofer Sweeper | Product Releases | CommentsThe Gofer Sweeper is an industrial grade, low clearance, battery powered, remote controlled, floor sweeper specifically designed to clean under pallet racking. Warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants can all benefit from The Gofer Sweeper.
Perforated Panel Tool Storage
April 1, 2013 6:48 pm | by Sovella | Product Releases | CommentsThese freestanding units hold up to 10 Sovella perforated panels, allowing for hundreds of square feet of tool storage on only 21 square feet of floor space.
Q&A With Greg White, CEO of Blue Ridge Inventory
March 29, 2013 4:22 pm | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsIndustrial Distribution had a chance to chat with Greg White, Chairman & CEO of Blue Ridge, on how managing inventory is a changing game. Blue Ridge's complete solution includes proven inventory-alignment technology along with an investment-driven approach to support and buyer education—all delivered by a team with first-hand experience as inventory replenishment, supply-chain professionals.
Cool Around Conveyors & Equipment
March 27, 2013 2:27 pm | by Nina Wolgelenter, Senior Writer, Big Ass Fans | Articles | CommentsWhat started as a 40,000 sq. ft. empty box is now a maze of multilayered conveyors and “mods” where employees sort and pack merchandise for distribution to the various Kohl’s retail stores around the country. Of the nine Kohl’s distribution centers, this Findlay, Ohio location needed a way to help the HVAC system distribute the air throughout the space so the employees on the line were more comfortable.
Eye Wash Floor Marking Tape Kit
March 27, 2013 9:21 am | by Insite Solutions | Product Releases | CommentsPre-cut boxes are made with Superior Mark brand floor marking tape, which features beveled edges and recessed adhesive for maximum durability.
Border States Electric Opens Branch In Colorado
March 19, 2013 9:21 am | by Border States Electric | News | CommentsBorder States Electric (BSE) will open a branch in Greeley, Colo., in April 2013. The new branch will operate out of a 31,000 square foot facility at 2414 4th Ave. Unit A, stocking extensive inventory and initially employing six employees. The Greeley branch will serve construction and industrial customers and will be managed by Jason Webb, branch operations manager.
Baldwin Supply Company Expands To St. Cloud
March 13, 2013 9:21 am | by Baldwin Supply Company | News | CommentsBaldwin Supply Company, a leading independent supplier of power transmission, electrical control, conveyor belt, and other industrial products, today announces its expansion into St. Cloud, Minn., with the opening of a 3,000-square foot branch office and warehouse. The facility, located at 3900 Roosevelt Road, Suite 106, is the company’s eighth location in the Upper Midwest.
Product Focus: It’s The Air You Breathe
February 8, 2013 4:59 pm | by Abbigail Kriebs, Associate Editor | Articles | CommentsAn all too common problem, DC air quality is as important of a factor as any when it comes to maximizing energy efficiency and worker safety and productivity. The options to solve the problem have come a long way, and when put into practice, can yield savings across the board for distributors.
