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The Top Five Ways A Lithium-ion Battery Makes Your Forklift Safer
As a manager, one of your top priorities is the safety of your workers. OSHA estimates that each year, approximately 85 workers are killed in forklift-related accidents. In addition, 34,900 accidents result in serious injury, with another 61,800 classified as non-serious. One of the hazards workers must contend with when operating forklifts is the battery. New advancements, however, are making forklifts safer to operate, with more companies in the material handling industry investing in lithium-ion technology to power their equipment. Lithium-ion batteries offer several benefits, including increased efficiency, reduced maintenance, and a boosted cost savings. One of the biggest benefits is their enhanced safety features. Below, we’ll explore five ways a lithium-ion battery makes your forklift safer to operate so that you can be assured you’re getting the most out of your investment and protecting your employees in the process. 1. They Don’t Require Watering Because of the way lithium-ion batteries are designed, they do not require watering. Lithium-ion batteries are sealed shut, which require little maintenance to upkeep. Lead-acid batteries are filled with electrolyte (sulfuric acid and water). This type of battery generates electricity through a chemical reaction of lead plates and sulfuric acid. They require regular refilling with water or the chemical process will degrade and the battery will suffer an early failure. Watering a battery comes with several safety hazards, and workers must take great care to minimize any risks. 6
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This includes only topping off with water after it’s fully charged and cooled down and being careful not to overfill with water. When the battery is in use, workers must pay careful attention to water levels to account for any water level changes that may occur even after watering the battery is completed. If a spill does occur, highly-toxic sulfuric acid within the battery can splash or spill onto the body or in the eyes, causing serious injury. 2. There Is Minimal Risk Of Overheating One of the greatest safety hazards of using lead-acid batteries is overcharging. When this occurs, it can cause the electrolyte solution in a lead-acid battery to overheat. This then causes hydrogen and oxygen gas to form, which increases pressure inside the lead-acid battery. While the battery is designed to relieve pressure buildup through venting technology, if there is too much gas accumulation, it can cause the water to boil out of the battery. This can destroy the charge plates or the entire battery. Even more dire, if a lead-acid battery overcharges and then overheats, there may not be a way for the pressure generated from the hydrogen and oxygen gas to relieve itself other than by an instant explosion. In addition to causing severe damage to your facility, an explosion can cause devastating consequences for your employees. To prevent this, crews must carefully manage and monitor the charging of lead-acid batteries by preventing overcharging, providing adequate fresh air through a ventilation system, and keeping open flames or other sources of ignition away from the charging area. Due to the Lithium-ion battery structure, they don’t require a dedicated room for charging. One of the best features of a lithium-ion battery is its battery management system (BMS). The BMS tracks cell temperatures to ensure they remain in safe operating ranges so there is no risk to employees. 3. No Separate Charging Station Is Required As mentioned above, lead-acid batteries require careful monitoring and a separate charging station in order to minimize any risks associated with recharging. If a lead-acid battery overheats when charging, it can cause a build-up of dangerous gases, enhancing the risk of an explosion that can cause worker injury or worse.
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SAFETY CORNER CONTINUED Therefore, a separate space that has adequate ventilation and measures gas levels is necessary so that crews can be notified in time should hydrogen and oxygen gas levels become unsafe. If lead-acid batteries are not charged in a safe charging room with proper precautions in place, crews likely will not notice unseen, odorless pockets of gases that can quickly become flammable, especially if exposed to an ignition source – something more likely in an unprotected space. A separate station or room that is needed for the proper charging of lead-acid batteries is not necessary when using lithium-ion batteries. That’s because lithium-ion batteries do not emit potentially harmful gases when charging, so crews can plug lithium-ion batteries directly into a charger while the batteries remain inside the forklifts. 4. Forklift Injury Risks Are Minimized Because lead-acid batteries must be removed in order to be charged, this must happen several times throughout the day, especially if you own multiple forklifts or operate over the course of multiple shifts. That’s because lead-acid batteries only last approximately 6 hours before they must be charged. They then require about 8 hours to charge and a cool down period afterward. That means each lead-acid battery only will power a forklift for less than one shift. Battery swapping in itself can be a dangerous act because of the weight of the battery and the use of equipment to move them. Batteries can weigh as much as 4,000 pounds, and material handling equipment typically is used to lift and swap the batteries. According to OSHA, the top causes of fatal forklift accidents involve workers getting crushed by tipping vehicles or between the vehicle and a surface. Using material handling equipment each time to remove, transport and reinstall a lead-acid battery after charging increases the risk of an accident for workers responsible
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for managing the forklift batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, can remain in the vehicle while connected to a charger. They also can be opportunity charged, and typically have longer run times at 7 to 8 hours before requiring a charge. 5. Ergonomic Risks Are Minimized Though most forklift batteries require material handling equipment for removal because of their substantial weight, some smaller forklift batteries can be removed by crews. In general, lithium-ion batteries typically weigh less than a standard lead-acid battery. The lower the weight of the battery, the lower the ergonomic risks among workers. No matter the weight, correct lifting and handling is essential to maximizing safety. This includes positioning your body as close as possible to the battery before moving it, and bending your knees slightly before lifting or lowering a battery. It’s also important to get assistance from a co-worker, and if the battery is too heavy, use a lifting device. Not doing so can cause neck and back injuries that can put an employee out of commission for an extended period of time. Final Thoughts Lithium-ion batteries offer many benefits for companies that want to increase efficiency and improve workflow. For companies that prioritize safety in their operations, lithium-ion batteries are especially valuable thanks to their design, which promotes features such as temperature control, simple charging and a lack of watering requirements. Choosing the best electric forklift battery for your business can be an extensive process. Our article, How To Choose The Right Forklift Battery, provides a closer look into the differences among the most common types of forklift batteries, and what you should know when weighing your options so that you can make the best choice for your operations. Justin Forbes is the Director of Business Development at Flux Power. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego, and earned his MBA from Duke University. He is responsible for developing marketing and customer acquisition initiatives, along with creating new business growth strategies to increase sales.
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Leading Through Frightening Times
I’ve often said there are no two consecutive good days in the life of a leader. It’s a statement designed to get people’s attention, and it usually does—I often have a lot of people wanting to follow up with me after I’ve shared it during teaching. What it boils down to is this: the more you grow in leadership, the more challenging and difficult the decisions you face. Those decisions often involve things with immediate or concrete solutions, but sometimes, they involve things that aren’t as cut and dried. Sometimes, you have to lead your people through uncertainty. And as a leader, that means you have to be the rock in frightening times. Over my decades of leadership experience, through organizations large and small, I’ve encountered my fair share of frightening times, either for the organization itself or for the world at large. Let me be the first to tell you, leaders feel fear too. We’re not bulletproof; we’re human like everyone else. But leaders also understand that they have a higher expectation of them, a responsibility to the people the lead. As my friend Mark Cole says, “It’s okay to feel fear. It’s not okay to make your people carry it.” Over the last several days, fear has been at the forefront of many a news story. Whether we’re talking about the sudden stock market plunge or the coronavirus or the upcoming election season, the uncertainty of life has intruded into our active thinking and frightened many people. I know we’re dealing with some of those fears in our own organization, and chances are you’re dealing with them as well. 10
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So how should we lead in frightening times? 1. Be a visible presence. When times are challenging, leaders need to be seen and felt. It’s not the time to retreat and try to figure things out behind closed doors; your people are looking for someone who can calm their fears with a reassuring look or a friendly hand. You must put yourself forward as someone that people can talk to or turn to when their fear seems overwhelming. It may mean you accomplish little else for a time, but it will be exactly what your people need. 2. Acknowledge the fear, but don’t empower it. Max Dupree said the first responsibility of a leader is to define reality—that means acknowledging what’s really going on around us. WE cannot lead through frightening times if we’re unwilling to acknowledge that people are scared, or that the situation itself is frightful. But we can never leave our people stuck in that fear because that only gives the fear greater power in their minds and hearts. Place the fear in the right context and communicate your belief that better days are ahead. 3. Paint a brighter picture. Part of how you get people to believe that better days are ahead is by painting that picture for them. When things are frightening, the world seems small and dark; to counteract that, you must paint a picture that’s bigger and brighter. We must point beyond the fear to a brighter day, to remind people of what the Psalmist said: “Nights of crying your eyes out give way to days of laughter.” Leaders must communicate to their people the hope on the other side of the fear. 4. Be cautious with predictions, but generous with hope. When you’re trying to help your people look beyond the fear, be wary of trying to predict exactly how things will work out. The simple truth is you don’t know, and that’s okay. Your people don’t expect you to see the future—they just expect you to help them get there, and that’s where being generous with hope comes in. If you’re still pushing toward the next, still reaching for the brighter day beyond the clouds, that gives them the energy they need to make it another day. In the end, they’ll remember you helped them find their way more than they’ll remember the way itself. They’ll recall your presence more than your prescience. The unique challenge of leadership is making today work for tomorrow, especially when today seems to
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If there is one thing about business that doesn’t change, it’s that business will always change! Be it through the advent of new technology, loss of a key employee, new laws that govern the way your industry does business, or even a takeover by another company. No matter what the change may be, the last thing your team wants to hear from you is … “Ok, now what do we do?” An effective leader will need to lead their team through any change that should occur and do so with confidence to inspire others to be confident as well. The transition should be as smooth as possible and be done so in a way that looks as if the change were already expected. Employees and contractors may feel unsure and fearful about any new direction a business may be taking or change they are forced to deal with; so as their leader, their cues as to how to act and how to feel will come directly from you. As such, it is important that you have a solid action plan in place to deal with just such a scenario. Below are nine tips to help you when leading your team through uncertain times: 1. Know that the path to the eventual goal is not always a linear one. As a team is dealing with change in the workplace, it is not as simple as announcing it, adapting to it, and moving toward goals. Employees and even leaders may have changing feelings about the process and that is normal. Recognizing and addressing these concerns as they arise is a healthy way to deal with them and is expected in a situation that may feel full ofturmoil or even traumatic at times.
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2. Identify key leaders and stakeholders early in the process. As the process of change begins it is important to identify those in your team who represent true leadership qualities. They can be seen as stakeholders in the process and support you in your efforts to lead the team through the change and onto greater success. These individuals will be crucial in helping to instill confidence and keep the team moving together toward the stated goals. 3. Construct a solid plan. Even small changes need a plan. That plan should address changes in processes, products, and expectations of the people involved. If a change is drastic, you might have to construct an entirely new business plan. Creating a plan and sharing it with your team will go a long way toward giving them a feeling of stability as they move together in this new business environment. 4. Identify goals clearly. Failing to communicate clearly defined goals is one of the worst errors people can make when leading change. If employees don’t have a firm sense of what they are moving toward, they may end up just … moving. Clearly define objectives and how you will support your team in meeting them. Your key stakeholders as identified above will play a vital role here as they lead by example in making decisions and actions that support accomplishing these goals. 5. Continually define and redefine the change as necessary. During a time of uncertainly, rumors abound. When your team doesn’t know some aspect concerning the change at hand, they will begin to speculate. This can lead to confusion, worry, and employees looking elsewhere for employment. The best plan of action is to be upfront and communicate with your team any information you have as you get it. Simply knowing what is going on will instill confidence and quell fears, even if the information is not all that good to begin with. 6. Don’t discount the past. Oftentimes, new changes mean discarding the old ways of doing things, and projects once seen as vital are “kicked to the curb” so to speak. This can leave those
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MHS Lift, Inc., an award-winning, nationally recognized material handling equipment company, has been named one of the 2020 Top Workplaces in the greater Philadelphia area by The Philadelphia Inquirer. The list of Top Workplaces is based on feedback from an anonymous survey of employees administered by Energage, LLC, a third-party research firm, which measures critical aspects of the workplace that contribute to an organization’s success including alignment, execution and connection. MHS Lift has been committed to quality, innovation, leadership and teamwork in the material handling industry since 1970. With more than 170 employees in three state-of-the-art locations across New Jersey and Delaware, the MHS Lift team is especially proud of the Top Workplaces designation during the company’s year-long 50th anniversary celebration.
Pallet Alliance was the first third party pallet management and logistics provider to offer IoT-enabled location and environmental sensors to be integrated into wooden pallets, which comprise more than 90% of the worldwide palletized shipping market today. “Expanding Pallet Alliance’s IntelliPallet IoT platform to include LoRa capability provides a flexible and economical solution for wireless connectivity in both rural and indoor applications that cannot be costeffectively addressed using traditional cellular/GPS and Wi-Fi/BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy)-based networks,” explained Mike Jones, principal at Pallet Alliance. “One of the primary advantages of Semtech’s LoRa technology is that it enables sensor data communication over a long range with extremely low power consumption, it functions well in indoor environments, and it can be implemented at lower cost.”
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Christian Schneider is new Director People and Culture Christian Schneider is the new director of P&C at BEUMER Group, headquartered in Beckum. A lawyer by trade, he will be responsible for the People and Culture division of the corporate group in his new position. The tasks of the department include comprehensive employer branding, recruiting, university marketing, presentation on trade fairs as well as the support of students during their internships, for final theses or during their dual studies. Special emphasis is placed on the development and training of employees, especially managers, as this is the only way to ensure that the principles according to which BEUMER Group is managed are also firmly anchored in the globally active organisation. Thus the employees of the P&C department are also direct contacts for the managers, the employees and the works council.
Locus Robotics Announces New International Customer, CEVA Logistics “Locus Robotics is proud to welcome CEVA Logistics as a new customer, supporting the company’s warehouse operations in the Netherlands” said Rick Faulk, Chief Executive Officer, Locus Robotics. “Our purposebuilt robotics solution seamlessly addresses the needs of CEVA’s high-growth, high-volume warehouse; and has already led to significant productivity gains and increases in fulfillment accuracy. We look forward to continuing to work with them to drive operational efficiencies.” Locus Robotics has quickly become the leading warehouse robotics solution provider for retailers and third-party logistics (3PL) operators worldwide that are looking to meet the shifting demands of the booming e-commerce market. Global ecommerce sales are expected to top $4.2 trillion USD in 2020 and reach more than $6.5 trillion by 2023, with more than 2.1 billion shoppers are expected to purchase goods and services online by 2021 (Statistica). Locus’s collaborative robots work safely with human employees, driving productivity to ensure that retail companies and third-party logistics (3PL) providers can keep up with higher volume and increasing consumer demand, despite the widespread scarcity of warehouse labor. 20
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Twinlode Automation and Körber Supply Chain Form Strategic Partnership for North America Twinlode Automation, an integrator of warehouse automation and storage systems, and Körber Supply Chain, the global supply chain technology leader from software to material handling automation, today announced a strategic partnership offering the industry’s first complete, end-to-end solution for the entire supply chain. Together, the companies empower the development of smarter, more efficient automated warehousing and logistics operations by conquering supply chain complexity. “Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex,” said Pieter Feenstra, chief sales officer at Körber Supply Chain – Automation. “Körber’s partnership with Twinlode is an opportunity to support customers in North America to transform these complexities into a strategic differentiator through automated facilities. Be it more products, suppliers, distribution channels or labor challenges, we assure supply chains are ready to meet consumer expectations now and beyond.”
UniCarriers Americas and Brain Corp Partner to Develop Autonomous Mobile Robots for Material Delivery “This collaboration brings together a global manufacturing leader in material handling and the leader in robotic AI software to create reliable, highperformance autonomous robots that lower the barrier to automation for many businesses,” said John Black, SVP of new product development for Brain Corp. “Because these robots work with existing delivery investments and do not require custom infrastructure or specialized training for employees, customers can quickly realize their value.” The delivery robots are capable of operating across a variety of complex indoor spaces, enabling the seamless transportation and delivery of goods from point to point. Users of the machine can utilize a simple and intuitive “teach and repeat” approach, allowing for easy deployment and seamless updates to delivery routes as the environment changes. Working with manufacturing partners, Brain Corp currently powers one of the world’s largest fleets of autonomous mobile robots operating in public spaces.
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Integrated Warehouse Solutions Adds John Gaughan as Dealer Development Manager Integrated Warehouse Solutions™, a leader in material handling and warehouse safety equipment, has added John Gaughan as their Dealer Development Manager. Gaughan brings more than thirty years of experience in material handling industry. “His business development role is an important part of our overall Dealer growth strategy in North America” said Scott Witt Senior Vice President. Gaughan will also provide strategic insights to support Integrated Warehouse Solutions continued growth in the material handling market. “John is a seasoned Dealer Development leader in the material handling industry. He has a passion for the Material Handling business, and has an extensive network across the US and Canada,” says Ciaran Farrell, President of Integrated Warehouse Solutions.
Vecna Robotics Expands Partnership with UniCarriers Americas With UniCarriers’ manufacturing capabilities, this alliance enables Vecna Robotics to satisfy soaring demand for automation solutions amongst their customer base, including the largest retailers, 3PLs and manufacturers in North America. UniCarriers’ Marengo, IL operation employs sophisticated manufacturing equipment, a team of more than 350 highly skilled professionals, and a half a million square foot manufacturing facility. Vecna Robotics is also working with UCA to leverage UniCarriers’ Authorized Dealer network of 125 Dealers throughout the Americas. Through this support network, customers can expect rapid response times in the field, further improving the already best-in-class uptime offered by Vecna Robotics autonomous mobile robots (AMRs).
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Securing Funding For Your Small Business
Busting the Three Biggest Myths about the Small Business Administration Given that politics are always a hot topic, you’ve likely heard plenty from both political parties about how government at all levels simply doesn’t work. That’s not a new complaint, and just about everyone can share a story about some government nightmare they’ve endured. But there’s a federal agency that bucks the trend: The Small Business Administration. The SBA enjoys broad support from all corners of the political spectrum—and deservedly so. That’s because the SBA, which dates to 1953, fulfills its mandate of helping small businesses. Don’t believe me? Google it. Sure, you’ll find scattered complaints, but the SBA generally gets strong reviews. That said, the SBA doesn’t always get the credit it deserves and there’s a lot of misinformation going around as well, especially among entrepreneurs who are missing out on strong financing possibilities. Let’s talk about three of the biggest myths surrounding the SBA. The SBA lends money. Although the SBA can directly lend money in cases of disaster, that’s not its main role when it comes to lending. 24
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Instead, it serves as a government guarantee program for banks and nonbanks. That means it essentially serves as a backup to lenders who might otherwise not be interested in making loans to smaller and/or unproven businesses—it offers guarantees up to 85% for loans up to $150,000 and 75% for loans bigger than that. Because lenders are less likely to endure the full brunt of defaults, they’re more likely to make loans to unproven businesses. The SBA does set requirements and application process details. Applications will require personal background information, a business plan, personal and business credit reports, income tax returns, bank statements, and a resume, among other things. It’s also possible personal or business collateral is required. One benefit for you, the borrower, is that the loan terms tend to be longer (up to 10 years) and require smaller monthly repayments because of good interest rates. The SBA is only for mom-and-pop shops. Mom-and-pop shops are definitely among the kinds of businesses the SBA is looking to help, but they can also work with much larger businesses. Through its flagship 7(a) program, SBA-backed loans can be as large as $5 million for needs such as working capital. And through its lesser-known 504(b) program, as much as $12.8 million can be obtained for businesses seeking to buy real estate or major equipment. A $5 million loan, not to mention a $12.8 million loan, is way above what a mom-and-shop needs. While there’s no one-size-fits-all template for a typical SBA loan customer, most are businesses that are going to have anywhere between $50,000 and $5 million in annual revenues and up to 40 employees. Those businesses are likely to be cash flow positive and are profitable. Of course, if mom and pop need a loan, small amounts are available, too. There are no minimum guaranty amounts for any SBA loan program. My banker didn’t tell me about SBA-backed loans or said I’m not qualified, so I’m out. Not to fear: You’re most likely not “out.” There are about 2,200 banks and nonbank lenders through the United States who write SBA-backed loans. Each one uses the program differently and requires varying qualifications. Thus, even if one lender rejects you, it doesn’t mean
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UNIVERSAL motor NORD Gear Corporation, a leader in industrial gear reducers, motors, and variable frequency drives, has announced the addition of a new energy-efficient electric motor to its line of asynchronous motors. The three phase NORD UNIVERSAL motor is available in 20 models and provides a power range of 0.16 to 60 HP. Available in 4-pole configuration, the robust motors suit IEC frame sizes from 63 to 225. www.nord.com
New Pick-to-Light Device from Voodoo Robotics Trevor Blumenau, CEO of Voodoo Robotics remarked, “We have listened very carefully to our customers and given them exactly what they’ve wanted and then some.” He continued, “With the delivery of this product, Voodoo has reconfirmed our ability to revolutionize the Supply Chain with true innovation.” Voodoo Robotics will continue to sell the Classic device at a discounted price, alongside the new V2. The new devices are backwards compatible with the communications protocols of the Classic. www.voodoorobotics.com
WISER Systems Debuts New Ruggedized Indoor-Outdoor Tracker Like previous WISER tracker tags, the new device is designed to track and locate physical assets in real time. While WISER has produced and sold ultra-wideband (UWB) tracker tags for several years, this new ruggedized model was designed specifically for applications in manufacturing, warehousing, shipping facilities, and other potentially harsh environments, whether indoors or out. It provides resistance to dust, water, and impact without compromising the precision of WISER’s realtime location system. www.wisersystems.com
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and logistics managers and Rocla support to identify predictive and corrective diagnostics on the spot. The dashboard is also available as a standalone extension to existing AGV systems. The FleetController comes equipped with standard features that include route and order optimizers that allow for improved transport efficiency and utilization of bigger AGV fleets.
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FlytWare uses off-the-shelf, reliable drone hardware and advanced techniques in AI/ML, machine vision and robotics to automatically scan front-facing barcodes on one-deep pallets stored in racks. Offered as a SaaS solution, FlytWare easily adapts to a variety of case/pallet storage formats, barcodes, QR codes, and inventory counting processes. With successful deployments in aisles as narrow as 6 feet and racks taller than 32 feet at sites in Dallas, LA and Madrid. www.flytware.com
New Software Version NCP 4.2 The direct route to the most cost-efficient and energyefficient gearbox/motor combination – with the highly approved Neugart Calculation Program (NCP). The userfriendly configuration tool is now available in the new software version NCP 4.2. Customers of the gearbox specialist can download the free version now at
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Interroll presents new HighPerformance Crossbelt Sorter Faster, more flexible and even quieter: With the global market launch of the new High-Performance Crossbelt Sorter MX 025H Crossbelt Sorter, Interroll extends its innovative portfolio of automatic sorting solutions to include a new high-performance system capable of handling up to 20,000 conveyed goods per hour. This new solution also allows much heavier and larger goods to be sorted. As a result, even the most demanding users can now enjoy the performanceand availability benefits offered by mechanically driven horizontal crossbelt sorters from Interroll. www.interroll.com
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Inductive charging of industrial trucks Wiferion’s patented charging technology consists of a stationary transmitter unit with a wallbox and charging pad as well as receiver electronics that are installed in the AGVs and industrial trucks via Plug and Play. If a vehicle drives to the charging point, the charging process starts automatically in less than a second. It does not matter which direction the vehicle approaches the charging station from. An integrated CAN interface transmits data about battery status and energy level to the fleet management system. www.wiferion.com
AMR Proof of Concept (POC) Program Conveyco Technologies’ Proof of Concept (POC) Program for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) allows organizations the ability to conceptualize, emulate and validate AMR systems performance prior to financially committing to an entire system. AMRs provide such a high level of flexibility, virtually all AMR applications participate in the Program. Just a few AMR POC applications include: order picking, replenishment, returns handling, consolidation, storage and retrieval, kitting and palletizing. www.conveyco.com
Seegrid Announces New Auto-Charging Self-Driving Vehicle The newest addition to the Seegrid product offering, the GT10 Series 7 Plus automated tow tractor features a shorter mast structure to accommodate facilities with height restrictions, comes standard with auto-hitch capabilities, and features reverse sensing for added functionality. The new auto-charge functionality is integrated into Seegrid Supervisor, the company’s fleet management software, which monitors the vehicle battery levels, automatically sends vehicles to charging stations, and schedules vehicles to return to production once a full charge is reached.
AutoGuide Launches Highest Payload Autonomous Mobile Robot Tugger ”With the Max-N15, companies needing to pull heavy payloads can safely and easily do so with autonomous robotics, greatly improving operational safety and enabling valuable labor resources to be utilized for higher value tasks,” said Rob Sullivan, president & CEO, AutoGuide Mobile Robots. “Our advanced, flexible, modular platform means companies no longer need to purchase completely different systems for different applications. www.agmobilerobots.com
Lithium Battery Pack from SBS SBS-2510-LCD-Screen-resize-719x405 The new Lithium Battery Pack from SBS offers numerous advantages for material handling operations that are looking to maximize the uptime of their forklifts and pallet jacks. This battery pack is the complete package combining maintenance-free lithium ion technology and a built-in 110VAC charger with cord. It also offers the ability to opportunity charge without affecting the life expectancy of the battery.
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Crown Equipment launches small footprint Lift Truck Crown Equipment Corporation has introduced a new line of small footprint LPG lift trucks – the C-G Series Cushion Tire 3,000-4,000 lb. – designed for easy maneuvering and operator comfort in manufacturing, warehouse and beverage operations with limited space. The 37-inch-wide C-G chassis – about five to six inches narrower than the chassis of a typical 4,000 to 7,000 lb. forklift is available in 3,000-, 3,500- and 4,000lb. capacities. The new lift truck comes with a choice of masts, with a range of lift heights, from 78 to 236 inches.
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FEATURE STORY CONTINUED that all will. It’s always worth trying another lender (or two or three) if you get rejected—advice that applies when seeking non-SBA loans as well. If you go to a doctor and don’t like what he/she says, you may try another physician, so why not do the same here? In addition, there may be other reasons why your initial lenders may not tell you about SBA loans. Perhaps they’re ignorant about the program. Or maybe their employer doesn’t give them incentives that make them want to push SBA loans; remember, your banker is trying to make a living, too, and might push you toward more profitable options for his/her own pockets. It might even be something as simple as your banker is lazy: Lining up an SBA loan usually does require more documentation than a regular loan. And large banks often aren’t interested in making small loans, which can be less profitable and more risky than larger loans. So, if you get rejected for an SBA loan by a large bank, try a smaller bank, which may well specialize in the program and have lenders well-versed in the process. Hopefully, I’ve cleared up misconceptions about the SBA and its lending programs. These programs work, as many business owners will attest, and there’s little to no downside in at least considering an SBA loan the next time you need funding. Its website, sba.gov, is helpful as well, providing further information in an easy-to use format. Ami Kassar is the founder and chief executive officer of Multifunding LLC, speaker, and author of The Growth Dilemma. Heavily involved in business finance for two decades, Ami has advised the White House, The Treasury Department and The Federal Reserve Bank on the state of the financing markets. A nationally-recognized expert on business capital, Ami Kassar has helped over 1,000 entrepreneurs raise over $400 million of debt for their businesses. For more information on Ami Kassar, please
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Hyundai to Develop Hydrogen-fueled Excavators, Forklifts Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas today announced that its parent company, Hyundai Construction Equipment, recently entered into an agreement with Hyundai Motors and Hyundai Mobis to develop hydrogen-fueled excavators and forklifts, with development starting this year and plans to roll out the technology as soon as 2023. The three companies will collaborate on the technology at Hyundai’s Mabuk Research Center in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea. According to the Memorandum of Understanding signed by all parties, Hyundai Motors and Hyundai Mobis will design and manufacture hydrogen fuel cell systems, including power packs, while Hyundai Construction Equipment will design, manufacture and evaluate the performance of the excavators and forklifts incorporating the technology.
DHL Supply Chain and Locus Robotics Expand Partnership, Launching 10 New U.S. Deployments in 2020 DHL Supply Chain, the Americas leader in contract logistics and part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, and Locus Robotics, the market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for fulfillment warehouses, announced an expanded partnership that includes 10 new, nationwide deployments of the Locus AMR solution in 2020. The companies have signed an Expanded Multi-Site Services Agreement outlining these terms. “The agreement with Locus Robotics further enables us to bring productivity-enhancing technology to our customers quickly, so they are well-positioned to capitalize on new and emerging opportunities,” said Jim Gehr, President, Retail at DHL Supply Chain North America.
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Industry Insight Data provided by EDA, a product of Randall-Reilly BY RANDALL-REILLY
Lift Truck Market Trends Each month, we give you a snapshot of industry data that’ll let you see where buying activity has been so that you can pro-actively stay in touch with the needs and habits of your market. Market Trends, Updated 2/24/20
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Displays the top 20 lenders nationwide for each of EDA’s eleven industries, based on financing activity results added by EDA in January 2020. The results are based on all financing statements of sale and lease transactions for new equipment only.
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ADVERTISERS’ INDEX American Industrial Transmission, Inc......7, 34
Interthor, Inc....................................................29
Superior Engineering......................................13
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www.interthor.com
www.superioreng.com
Bristol Manufacturing.....................................11
Joseph Industries, Inc....................................34
www.bristolsteel.com
www.joseph.com
Dyna Rack...................................................... A2
Midwest Lift Truck Sales, Inc.........................21
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Flight Systems Industrial Products (FSIP).12, 21
Millennium Industrial Tire............................. A1
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www.millenniumtire.com/
Thombert, Inc................................................. A3
Forklift Exchange, Inc.....................................21
Phillips Mine & Mill - Levy MG -.....................17
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www.phillipsmineandmill.com
Forklift-International.................... 19, 23, 25, 31
Savety Yellow Products................................. A1
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Hader Industries Inc.........................................9
Shoppa's Material Handling.............................3
Wy'East Products............................................15
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www.shoppasmaterialhandling.com
www.clearcap.com
Superior Tire & Rubber Corp............................5 www.superiortire.com
The Forklift Pro...............................................22
www.thombert.com
West Point Rack, Inc...................................... A4 www.westpointrack.com
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Cantilever Racks • Structural Pallet Racks Portable Stacking Racks Specialty Transport & Storage Products West Point Rack is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Our customers recognize quality products, dependability of service and competitive pricing. Our Primary Goal is to support our dealers, satisfy their customers, earn trust and be the “Vendor of Choice” for rack products and racking systems. We offer a full line of light duty, intermediate duty, heavy and extra heavy duty cantilever racks. We provide multiple configurations of a wide variety of stacking racks. Our structural pallet racks can be configured for a wide range of applications. West Point Rack h as the products that generates solutions for your storage needs. We also offer specialty products such as bar cradle trucks, drum racks, hand carts and other specialty transport and storage products. Give us a call at 866.245.3630. We may have what you need. Look forward to hearing from you.
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