January 2023 Material Handling Network

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Automation Advances: Companies strive to meet needs with new tech solutions

named one of the 50 top startups in 2022 by the San Francisco-based publication The Information.

The company’s products aim to complement multiple aspects within an operation, allowing all components to function together smoothly.

While warehouses often have mixed materials, like totes, bins, or various-size pallets all requiring separate automated solutions, CoEvolution’s technology ensures they can be integrated together, according to Zhu. “We believe it is highly efficient and also saves a lot of space,” he said.

With trade shows like ProMat and Automate approaching, it is a season for thinking about new warehouse products and services. Some of these offerings also fulfill automated needs as the industry continues to advance.

This month, Material Handling Network talked to two of the companies that have launched new products and services for the industry in recent years.

Smart logistics offering “solutions on top of systems”

CoEvolution is a global company providing smart logistic solutions via software integration. The company’s approach is different from many others, according to Dr. Lijun Zhu, CEO. He said CoEvolution can partner with a variety of different robotics and described the technology as “solutions on top of systems” capable of handling diverse processes within a warehouse.

The business’ fleet management software offers an open control system that talks directly with the machines, allowing robots from that vendor to communicate and work together, according to the CoEvolution site, which noted the company was

CoEvolution’s flagship products are Co-pick and R-start, which are designed for manufacturing environments, according to the business website. The R-start software offers a highly flexible process configuration tool, according to Zhu. “We know that in manufacturing, the material flow process is complicated. Every factor has its own process,” he said.

“Traditionally, there are custom-made solutions for each factor. Because we integrate different types of robotics, we can configure these processes using the software,” said Zhu, who described the operation as working as simply as with “a click of a button.” He said the company’s solutions on average take less than a month to set up.

“A key feature is it directly connects and controls different types of automated equipment. You don’t have to spend extra effort to integrate with different types of robots,” Zhu said.

CoEvolution typically works with medium to larger-sized warehouses, according to Zhu, who said in the past year the Hangzhou, Chinabased company has implemented several overseas projects. The business is planning to expand into the U.S. market.

“We see a significant demand for this type of technology,” said Zhu, who said CoEvolution representatives will present at ProMat in March 2023. Zhu worked previously in logistics at Amazon in the U.S. and in China at Alibaba, according to the business website.

“I believe the U.S. has a strong need for new types of automation solutions,” Zhu said, noting how it can be difficult to find the correct fit in solutions for specific workflows, and CoEvolution’s software helps negate that difficulty.

Asked about the changing dimensions of warehouses as some companies seek to be closer to end users, Zhu noted a CoEvolution project in South Korea in a 1,000-square-meter warehouse with some materials on high levels.

In this type of scenario, the CoEvolution technology allows for collaboration between different types of robots, like one operating in storage and another in picking. “You can achieve high space utilization,” said Zhu, noting how this is especially helpful for businesses like e-commerce.

“You can predict what’s going to sell very well,” said Zhu, who said the CoEvolution software can accommodate high throughout-put easily. Zhu said company leaders envision future growth for CoEvolution’s solutions. “We believe this market is really big and we believe that automating warehouses and factories is the future,” he said, adding that he foresees increased industry-wide collaboration. “We believe in this new ecosystem we will play a very important role. We are building a basic infrastructure for this new era of automation,” Zhu said.

He noted that CoEvolution’s software is not meant to replace the software of traditional robotic vendors. “We believe the customer needs that. We want to decouple hardware and software so we can build a novelty solution in your business. We think more from the business-oriented point of view,” Zhu said.

Robotic cleaning with “flawless navigation”

At Avidbots Corp., the focus is on a vision of making robots ubiquitous to unlock humanity’s potential with a hyper-focus on autonomous cleaning, according to Faizan Sheikh, CEO and company co-founder, in an email to Material Handling Network.

The Kitchener, Ontario-based company launched its first version of Neo, a fully autonomous floorscrubbing robot, in 2016. Now organizations including warehouses, manufacturing sites, malls, universities, and other commercial spaces are using Neo to automate their cleaning, according to Sheikh.

“Avidbots has deployed over 1,000 Neos and is rapidly expanding its product and customer base in over a dozen countries and five continents,” he said.

Sheikh said the technology is advantageous in meeting the cleaning needs of continuous production environments. “By having Neo take the time-intensive task of maintaining an expansive warehouse and factory floors, management can reassign labor to other high-value tasks, saving both productivity and efficiency,” he said.

Additional benefits are generated in terms of safety, according to Sheikh. He said the Avidbots Command Center reports on real-time data based on Neo’s cleaning patterns, making maintenance schedules easier to track.

And the Avidbots Autonomy ensures “flawless navigation,” so Neo understands its operating environment and can avoid anyone or anything in its path, Sheikh said.

The technology is employable in almost any warehouse, according to Sheikh, who said a single Neo can clean over 40,000 square feet per hour and run as much as 6 hours on a single charge.

The aisle width required for operation is at least 6 feet, with an exit at the end of the aisle, according to the business. “Neo is a master in handling dynamic environments. With the latest

software update, Neo is able to clean even more of the warehouse space beyond the racking and what other solutions in the marketplace can today,” said Sheikh, who said Neo delivers a fully autonomous clean in both racking and bulk environments.

Robots like Neo are easy to deploy and maintain and do not require a special facility or staff, according to Sheikh. “These are out-of-the-box solutions that will drive value from the first day they’re deployed,” he said.

Leaders at Avidbots believe the importance of sanitation within facilities will continue to increase. “Across the world, artificial intelligence is being used to simplify everyday tasks. With Neo and cleaning automation, companies can focus on getting their core jobs done,” said Sheikh, who added that there is reassurance for companies using the Neo technology that they are investing in products that will keep employees safe.

Sheikh dubbed the current environment a “robotics revolution” akin to that of computers. “Multi-application robots will become commonplace across almost all industries,” he said, noting that ongoing labor challenges are driving the need to do more with less. Multi-application robots will help organizations meet operational needs, according to Sheikh. “In Neo’s case this includes high-touch surface disinfection in addition to floor care,” he said.

“As a society, we’re well on our way to making robots commonplace, finding true value in the work they do, and letting us focus on what we do best,” Sheikh said.

Eileen Mozinski Schmidt is a freelance writer and journalist based in the Greater Milwaukee area. She has written for print and online publications for the past 13 years. Email Networkeditorial@ MHNetwork.com or visit eileenmozinskischmidt.wordpress.com to contact Eileen. If your company would like to be featured, email Networkeditorial@MHNetwork.com

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Safety First

Updated Arc Flash PPE Hoods and face shields improve user comfort and safety

or explosion may occur, leading to further harm. Proper clothing is required to protect personnel working within arc flash boundaries; while proper clothing resists heat and burns cleanly away, helping to protect wearers’ skin, improper attire can melt, causing clothed areas to be burned even more severely than just exposed skin. What’s more, arc flashes can lead to UV damage to eyes, hearing loss, extreme pressure on the body, and exposure to toxic fumes.

PPE helps prevent arc flash injuries

Arc flash incidents are of major concern for personnel working with energized equipment. When first adopted by OSHA in 2006 (1), the arc flash Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) worn by these personnel was often hot, uncomfortable, and cumbersome. Innovations in arc flash PPE, however, are maintaining and even increasing user safety while also improving users’ experience of comfort and visibility. Improved ventilation systems and the addition of hi-calorie lift front face shields help to reduce the cumbersome nature of PPE while keeping personnel safer than ever on the job.

Arc flash basics

Arc flash incidents can occur in energized equipment due to a number of causes: inadequate safe work practices, faulty insulation, improper grounding, loose connections, defective parts, ground faults in equipment, unguarded live parts, or even small animal incursion. Regardless of the cause, and though rare, arc flash incidents can be very hazardous to personnel working in energized environments, averaging 30,000 incidents every year according the Industrial Safety and Hygiene News (2)(3)

During an arc flash event, the extreme heat generated by the flash can ignite clothing and cause burns. Depending on conditions, a blast

Personal Protective Equipment specially designed for arc flash hazard areas can protect workers who are exposed to arc flash events, regardless of their cause. Properly designed PPE takes time to burn cleanly away from the body, thus reducing the likelihood and severity of skin surface burns to personnel. This, in turn, increases incident survivability and eliminates the hazards of melting clothing.

Arc flash PPE is regulated to ensure personnel safety. NFPA 70E® Article 130 – Work involving Electrical Hazards – says, “Employees exposed to electrical hazards when the risk associated with that hazard is not adequately reduced by the applicable electrical installation requirements shall be provided with, and shall use, protective equipment that is designed and constructed for the specific part of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed.”

These regulations state that when in use, arc rated clothing must both cover all ignitable clothing and allow for movement and visibility. The type of PPE required varies by the possible severity of an arc flash event, and thus by voltages of the energized equipment; in highly energized equipment where arc flash events may be severe, hoods and face shields are particularly important for protecting workers heads and faces from burns and UV light damage. These hoods must cover the wearer’s entire

A lift-front face shield integrated into arc flash PPE hood from Cementex

neck, while the face shield must wrap around to protect the face, chin, forehead, ears and neck. These hoods and face shields can be very hot and cumbersome, and can be inconvenient to put on and remove as needed during work and breaks or consultations.

Innovations in hood and face shield technology

Two innovations in arc flash PPE technology, specifically for hoods and face shields, can help to improve comfort and ease of use in hazardous arc flash environments. These improvements are a ventilation system throughout the PPE suit, and a lift-front face shield integrated into the hood.

The Cementex ventilation system features a durable Kydex™ shell and runs on AA batteries for 6 hours, reaching thirty-five CFM.

The ventilation system improves comfort by increasing the amount of overall oxygen flowing suit; what’s more, on the extremely hot days the airflow assists in cooling workers’ skin and thus extending time between water breaks and reducing the risk of overheating.

The other major innovation is in the introduction of lift-front face shields integrated into arc flash PPE hoods. Take, for example, the lift-front face shields for the hoods in the Cementex Ultralight Series of Arch Flash PPE. The liftfront hoods provide a larger viewing area and provides personnel (who move out of the Arc Flash Boundary) with the ability to lift the face shield. By enhancing the area of view to see potential hazards and users’ peripheral vision, the new lift-front hood design helps to minimize accidental contact with energized, hazardous conductors. Outside the arc flash boundary with the face shield safely lifted, the personnel can consult with supervisors or coworkers, drink water, or allow greater airflow while taking a break without needing to remove the entire hood. Afterwards, it is simple to pull the face shield back down, return to the work zone, and

continue working while adequately protected from arc flash hazards in a timely manner.

Cementex’s lift front hoods remain compatible with its innovative hood ventilation system, thus ensuring the greatest possible safety of personnel in environment around energized equipment.

Any worker who is not diligent in their safety practices could fail to replace the hood to its protective configuration. As a result, retraining personnel to build up habits of securely latching the face shield before entering the arc flash boundary is important to ensuring the greatest possible safety.

Cementex PPE hoods are unique within the Arc Flash Protective Equipment landscape, as the hood completely covers users and is worn over a hard hat, with a headlight available on the top. This hood design enables the use of the ventilation system and provides greater overall protection to users. The liftfront face shield design enhances these innovative hoods even further.

Cementex PPE hoods are unique within the Arc Flash Protective Equipment landscape, as the hood completely covers users and is worn over a hard hat, with a headlight available on the top.

Arc flash PPE is critical to keeping personnel safe

Arc flash PPE is critical to keeping personnel working with energized equipment safe in the occurrence of an arc flash or arc blast hazard. Innovations in arc flash PPE help users to maintain safe practices near energized equipment, reducing the risk of injury, while also providing a more

comfortable, easier to use PPE experience. What’s more, these updates to arc flash PPE offerings also help protect users from secondary hazards like dehydration and overheating. The greater field of vision offered by some new arc flash face shields also helps users to maintain better visibility while working with energized equipment, thus reducing the risk of accidents and improving safety as well.

(1) https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp. show_document?p_table=interpretations&p_ id=25540#:~:text=10%2F18%2F2006%20%2D%20 Incorporation,70E%2D2000%20into%20OSHA%20 standards.

(2) https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/mining/userfiles/works/products/ videos/arcflash/afa.pdf

(3) https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/News-and-Research/ Fire-statistics-and-reports/Electrical/RFArcFlashOccData. ashx?la=en

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Chain Reaction

Four key steps for a strategic supply chain

not contradictory strategies. The last thing you want is to succeed in one area and fail in another as this may cause your supply chain from becoming a strategic part of your company’s goals.

Once you’ve defined what those values are, you must ensure that message is shared throughout your organization — from the CEO to the warehouse workers. The values should showcase how the supply chain strategically improves your organization as a whole.

2. Be Agile and Adaptive at Your Core

I want to provide you with four key steps for a strategic supply chain that you can use as your guidebook. Because let’s be honest, supply chain has traditionally taken a back seat in the boardroom. Unfortunately, it took a global pandemic for most organizations to take a hard look at their supply chain and warehouse management operations and realize the broken links. Now as more supply chain leaders are getting a seat at the executive table, they must be prepared to answer how the supply chain will be a driver for the organization’s success.

A notable Gartner article stated, “To adapt to the board’s shifting priorities, supply chain leaders must focus on driving performance while managing risks and still pursue opportunities to leverage new technologies, products and services for business growth.” Unquestionably this is a tough burden to bear for most supply chain leaders, but trust me when I say, it is possible to move forward confidently.

1. Define Your Supply Chain Values and Enforce Them

First and most importantly, you must build your supply chain values. Is the value of your supply chain to do more with less, to be sustainable or perhaps to be resilient? Pick the metrics that align with your core company values. Keep in mind that whatever value you pick, make sure the values are

Companies that fail to innovate are doomed for failure. Just look at the fact that 88% of the Fortune 500 firms that existed in 1955 are gone. Does your organization encourage innovation? Better yet, does your organization allow for and even encourage occasional failures?

Amazon is notorious for constantly trying new ideas and then learning from those trials in order to move forward with stronger ideas. A strategic supply chain emulates this approach of being agile and adaptive. In today’s environment, only organizations that act based upon data rather than guesses win. You may have heard the phrase, “remove the HiPPO from the room” or “get rid of the HiPPO.” HiPPO is an acronym for highest paid person’s opinion and it’s certainly not the best way of making decisions and determining what to try next. Test your innovations, get the data and get rid of the HiPPO.

3. Integrate All Your Supply Chain Channels for Both Demand and Supply

A big differentiator of strategic supply chains is how they are run on a single, harmonized system in order to react and respond to strategic decisions. Supply chains running on disparate systems rarely can adapt to change.

Do all of your inbound orders come into the same order management system (OMS) and are managed in the same way by the same team? Or do you have a separate supply chain structure for

domestic vs. international? In order to cross the threshold into greatness, ensure that your complete supply chain organization has a unified approach for success.

4. Look for Ways Technology can Help

Naturally being a supply chain solutions company, Tecsys is going to highlight ways that technology can solve supply chain problems. But in all seriousness, in today’s market environment there is no way to get a complete and effective picture of how your entire end-to-end supply chain is performing without using technology to gather the data. You need data to drive your strategic decisions — which ones are working and which ones are costing the most. More importantly, data will give insights into why something is not working. Start using analytics to guide your “what would happen if” scenarios.

Forge an Unstoppable Supply Chain

These are four simple but effective steps in moving towards a strategic supply chain and

ensuring your seat at the big table stays warm. Supply chain leaders have been waiting a long time for a key role in strategic decisions and having the supply chain become a core enabler for organizational strategy. Make sure you don’t waste this opportunity. Think how your supply chain fits into your organization and if you can make it more strategic.

Bill Denbigh serves as the vice president of product marketing at Tecsys. Bill started working in supply chain software some 30 years ago; his entire career has been laser-focused on designing and building pragmatic supply chain solutions that address the real problems that customers are facing in their supply chain operations. Bill has worked on virtually every aspect of the software in the supply chain, gaining insight into the inner workings of some of the industry’s most complex challenges; Bill, however, tackles those challenges with a no-nonsense levelheadedness that has earned him great repute both internally and among customers.

Business Management

Achieve a cleaner, low-carbon operation with propane

forklifts. Findings show that in most states, propane forklifts are the cleaner option compared with electric forklifts, especially when considering marginal electric grid emissions. The case for internal combustion engine (ICE) forklifts becomes even stronger with hybrids and renewable fuels. In fact, nearly all propane ICE forklift technologies emit extremely low criteria pollutants compared to the regulatory standards.

Forklifts are essential for any warehouse, distribution center, or production facility, and choosing the right energy source for forklifts has an immediate impact on operations and a lasting repercussions on the environment.

Supply chains contribute significantly to a company’s carbon footprint. In fact, the carbon emissions in supply chains are, on average, four times those of a company’s direct operations. Forklift fleets are often the workhorse of these operations, and using propane-powered forklifts creates an opportunity for warehouses and distribution centers to significantly improve their carbon footprint.

Propane equipment ensures sustainable, lowcarbon operation

Propane is a clean, low-carbon alternative energy source. According to the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) when propane is used to power forklifts, sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions are reduced by 76 percent compared with electric grid emissions that power battery-operated equipment. Nitrogen oxide (NOx) and hydrocarbon emissions are reduced by 94 percent compared with diesel models.

A research paper published by PERC, Fork(lifts) in the (Off) Road: Should We Ban Internal Combustion Engines for Electric? compares the lifecycle emissions profiles of propane and electric

The analysis used available engine certification emissions data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The study presented the following scientific findings:

• A true zero-emissions forklift does not exist.

• Hybrid electric forklifts, when paired with both conventional and renewable fuels, emit less CO2 than battery-electric forklifts in well-to-wheel emissions.

• For most states, NOx emissions from propanepowered forklift engines can be less than half that of battery-electric forklifts powered by the electric grid.

• 314,000 ICE forklifts are operating in California alone. Replacing all ICE forklifts in the state with battery-electric forklifts would require nearly 10 GWh/day of additional charging capacity.

This is important as forklift managers across the US work to navigate new emissions requirements for Class 4 and Class 5 forklifts. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pursuing a ban on all equipment that uses diesel, propane, natural gas, and gasoline—and mandating the use of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric forklifts only.

Propane’s edge over electric comes down to electric’s full-fuel-cycle emissions including those produced in the manufacturing, transportation, and disposal of electric forklift batteries, as well as the generation and distribution of electricity.

Propane’s low-emissions profile allows the equipment to safely operate indoors (in properly ventilated environments) and outdoors. In fact, well-maintained propane forklifts meet or exceed nationwide indoor air quality standards.

When selecting a forklift energy source, companies making the choice between electric and propane-powered equipment often rely on the fact that electric equipment produces zero emissions during operation but tends to overlook its full emissions profile, which includes well-to-wheel emissions. Propane produces significantly fewer lifecycle emissions than both diesel and electric and is the best choice for businesses interested in reducing their carbon footprint.

Going green doesn’t have to break the budget

Many companies that are looking to reduce emissions have noticed that it can sometimes come with a higher price tag. With propane forklifts, companies can reduce emissions more costeffectively than other energy sources.

Propane forklifts offer cost savings throughout ownership. The capital costs of propane-powered forklifts can be up to 30 percent lower than those for electric when factoring in the equipment needed for battery recharging. Propane helps avoid these extra expenses, saving money for other line items like new employees, additional training, or business development, to name a few. Businesses operating on propane may also be able to lock in a mutually beneficial fuel contract with their local propane supplier for more savings and financial peace of mind.

While the duty cycle of forklift applications varies, one propane cylinder will power a forklift for an entire eight-hour shift. An equivalent battery-electric lift often does not last a full eight hours of continuous use. Propane forklifts are also 90 percent efficient versus electric forklifts which are about 25-30 percent efficient from generation to distribution.

Material handling professionals continue to choose propane as the best power source. Propane forklifts’ ability to work around the clock and reduce emissions, while keeping costs in check, are just a few reasons that business owners count on them to get the job done.

Read the full Fork(lifts) in the (Off) Road: Should We Ban Internal Combustion Engines for Electric? report at Propane.com/Forklifts, and discover additional propane forklift benefits.

Joe Calhoun is the director of off-road business development for the Propane Education & Research Council. He can be reached at joseph. calhoun@propane.com

Industry News

Millwood acquires Red Express

Pallet

Millwood, Inc. acquired its second Texas and 36th location nationwide. Millwood Coowners and Partners

Chip Trebilcock and Steve Miller finalized the acquisition on October 3 when they and other sales, operations, and HR management traveled to Red Express Pallet Company in Waco, TX to meet with management and team members who have transitioned to the Millwood family. www.millwoodinc.com

from an IMTS September ever recorded. Orders are nearly even with this point in 2021, roughly $4 million above the YTD total in October 2021.

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Wolter, Inc. acquires Dock and Door Equipment Service provider in Fairfield, OH

The Crosby Group has concluded its 2022 Rigging for the Troops campaign supporting the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation. Through the combined support of its loyal channel partners, end users, and employees throughout the United States, Crosby once again surpassed its original fundraising goal of $25,000 and raised a total of $50,000 for the Fallen Patriots.

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New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $457.7 million in October 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology. October 2022 orders were 20% below October 2021 and 12% lower than September 2022, the smallest decline in orders

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Wolter, Inc. announced the acquisition of Ohio-based dock and door equipment and service provider, Ohio Valley Maintenance LLC, further growing the material handling equipment dealer’s footprint in the Ohio market. Ohio Valley Maintenance LLC, founded by Dwight Newberry, has been in business since July 2010 as a Pentalift, ABC Dock, Flexon, and Hormann Door Equipment distributor for the Cincinnati, Dayton, and Northern Kentucky areas. www.wolterinc.com www.ohiovm.com

Locus Robotics lands $117 million in Series F funding

Locus Robotics has announced more than $117 million in Series F funding, led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and G2 Venture Partners. As part of the financing, Mark Midle, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs, and Zach Barasz, Partner, G2 Venture Partners, will join the Locus Board of Directors, bringing their unique industry perspectives and insights to further guide Locus’s next stage of growth and global expansion.

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Manufacturing Technology orders through October 2022 on pace with best year ever

Industry News

Raymond celebrates

innovation with induction into the Logistics Hall of Fame

The Logistics Hall of Fame posthumously lauded The Raymond Corporation’s founder, George Raymond Sr., as an inductee for his invention of the first double-faced wooden pallet. The organization celebrated this year’s honorees at a gala reception with German Transport Minister Volker Wissing on Nov. 29 in Berlin. Developed in the 1930s by George Raymond Sr. and his colleague, William House, the double-

Lincoln Electric completes acquisition of Fori

Automation LLC

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Fori Automation, LLC (“Fori”) and closed on a $400 million senior secured term loan to partially fund the acquisition. The acquisition’s operating results will be reported in Lincoln Electric’s first quarter 2023 financials, with approximately 75% of Fori’s revenue reported within the Americas Welding Segment and the balance in International Welding. www.lincolnelectric.com

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People News

MHEDA CEO Liz Richards announces retirement

After 27-plus years at the helm of the Material Handling Equipment Dealers Association (MHEDA), Liz Richards, CEO has announced that she will be retiring on December 31, 2023. The MHEDA Board of Directors has hired Steve Riege with Ovation Leadership to assist with the search for her replacement. Interested applicants are encouraged to learn more about the position by reviewing the information on MHEDA's website. www.mheda.org

Bryan Gauger promoted to president of Cisco-Eagle

Bryan Gauger will become president of Cisco-Eagle on January 1, 2023, according to CEO and Chairman Darein Gandall. Gauger was previously Vice President of Systems Integration, where he was instrumental in Cisco-Eagle’s growth and reach into automated projects and large-scale material handling systems. He joined the company in 1996. During his career, Gauger has managed many large and complex projects for customers across the United States. Gauger is CiscoEagle’s representative for CEMA, the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association. www.cisco-eagle.com

Sunbelt Rentals acquires Wagner Rental & Supply locations

Sunbelt Rentals has acquired Wagner Rental & Supply, which has locations in Chillicothe, New Boston, Jackson, Ohio, and Ashland, Kentucky. Wagner Rental & Supply has been in business for nearly 75 years. The company

primarily rented to small contractors and homeowners, offering a wide range of hand tools, plumbing tools, lawn and garden equipment, track loaders, excavators, skid-steer loaders, floor-care equipment, scaffolding equipment, and aerial equipment.

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Nucor Warehouse Systems announces Reed Reynolds' promotion to Commercial Director

Nucor Warehouse Systems (NWS) has promoted Reed Reynolds to Commercial Director effective Jan.1, 2023. In this new position, he will be the head of all sales teams for NWS. Reynolds previously joined the team as the Chief Operating Officer of Hannibal in 2018 and after Nucor acquired Hannibal in 2021, he became the Division Manager. Reed played a pivotal role in growing the business along with the acquisitions of Hannibal and Elite Storage Solutions, and ultimately the transition of Nucor Warehouse Systems.

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Felling Trailers appoints Klimek as Quality Assurance Manager

Felling Trailers Inc. has appointed Dan Klimek to the role of Quality Assurance Manager over both production facilities (Sauk Centre and Litchfield, MN). Along with Quality Management, he will oversee weld production for the Litchfield manufacturing facility as the Production Manager. As the Quality Assurance Manager, Dan will continue developing, directing, controlling, and managing the installation and maintenance of the company's quality assurance programs.

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Industrial Manufacturing planned Project Report

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Continued Q4 Decline in New Industrial Manufacturing with 118 Planned Projects in November 2022

IMI SalesLeads announced today the November 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms Q4 Projects Totals to be October with 129 new projects and November with 118 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

ARIZONA: Consumer goods mfr. is planning to invest $500 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility at Inland Port Arizona in COOLIDGE, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2023, with completion slated for 2025.

MAINE: Paper product mfr. is planning to invest $418 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in SKOWHEGAN, ME. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news.

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

• Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 106 New Projects

• Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 41 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

• New Construction - 45 New Projects

• Expansion - 39 New Projects

• Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 33 New Projects

• Plant Closings - 13 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

• Indiana - 7 • Minnesota - 7

• North Carolina - 7 • Ohio - 6

• Pennsylvania - 6 • California - 5

• Georgia - 5 • Iowa - 5

• New York - 5 • Quebec - 5

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 16 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Freyr Battery, who is planning to invest $2.5 billion for the construction of a manufacturing facility in NEWNAN, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2025.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

QUEBEC: Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $700 million for the construction of a battery manufacturing facility in BECANCOUR, QC. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in 2023.

NEW YORK: Industrial tool and equipment mfr. is planning to invest $319 Million for the construction of a manufacturing facility on Stamp Drive in ALABAMA, NY. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction will occur in multiple phases, with the completion of Phase 1 slated for late 2024.

INDIANA: Semiconductor mfr. is planning to invest $236 million for the construction of a 100,000 sf manufacturing facility in ODON, IN. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2024.

GEORGIA: Apparel company is planning to invest $87 million for the construction of a manufacturing and distribution center in ELLABELL, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

MISSISSIPPI: Packaging product mfr. is planning to invest $79 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades at their manufacturing facility in PELAHATCHIE, MS. They have recently received approval for the project.

UTAH: Telecommunication equipment mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $73 million for the construction of two manufacturing facilities in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. Completion is slated for Summer 2023.

WISCONSIN: Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $60 million for the expansion of a recently acquired processing facility in EAU CLAIRE, WI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

GEORGIA: Ammunition mfr. is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a 300,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in ELLABELL, GA. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline.

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Distribution and Supply Chain Project Report

Data provided by SalesLeads

After an October High, New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Projects Drop by 58% in November 2022

IMI SalesLeads announced today the November 2022 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply Chain industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 131 new projects in November versus the yearly high of 208 in October 2022 in the Distribution and Supply Chain sector.

VIRGINIA: Food service distributor is planning to invest $275 million for the construction of a 1.2 million distribution center in RUTHER GLEN, VA. They have recently received approval for the project.

NEBRASKA: Meat processing company is planning to invest $100 million for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in OMAHA, NE. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Completion is slated for 2026.

The following are selected highlights on new Distribution Center and Warehouse construction news.

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Type

• Distribution/Fulfillment Centers - 14 New Projects

• Industrial Warehouse - 118 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Scope/Activity

• New Construction - 72 New Projects

• Expansion - 31 New Projects

• Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 31 New Projects

• Closings - 4 New Projects

Distribution and Supply Chain - By Project Location (Top 5 States)

• Texas - 16 • Ohio - 11

• California - 10 • Illinois - 8

• Pennsylvania - 7

Largest Planned Project

During the month of November, our research team identified 4 new Distribution and Supply Chain facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Enterprise Products Partners, who is investing $850 million for the construction of a methane shipping terminal on Mansfield Ferry Rd. in ORANGE, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2023, with completion slated for Spring 2025.

Top 10 Tracked Distribution and Supply Chain Project Opportunities

COLORADO: Biotechnology company is planning to invest $784 million for the expansion of their manufacturing, warehouse, and office complex in FREDERICK, CO. Completion is slated for late 2024.

GEORGIA: Apparel company is planning to invest $87 million for the construction of a manufacturing and distribution center in ELLABELL, GA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

FLORIDA: Waste management service provider is planning to invest $75 million for the construction of a 127,000 sf warehouse and service center in PEMBROKE PINES, FL. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Lighting product mfr. is planning to invest $62 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a distribution center in GREER, SC. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is expected by Spring 2023.

GEORGIA: Ammunition mfr. is planning to invest $60 million for the construction of a 300,000 sf manufacturing and warehouse facility in ELLABELL, GA. They have recently received approval for the project. They will relocate their operations upon completion.

KENTUCKY: Specialty food processing company is planning to invest $42 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 333,000 sf processing and warehouse facility in GREENVILLE, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

MICHIGAN: Waste management service provider is planning to invest $35 million for the construction of a warehouse and service center in DETROIT, MI. They have recently received approval for the project. Completion is slated for late 2023.

MISSISSIPPI: Global shipping company is planning to invest $32 million for the construction of a 322,000 sf distribution center in GULFPORT, MS. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Since 1959, SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline.

Product Showcase

ETEL’s new Magnetic Tracks for Linear Motors enable more force with no redesign

Offering a track with stronger magnets for their linear motors than previously available, ETEL introduces the new MWD+. This magnet-track family is compatible with any existing LMG and LMS linear motor from ETEL, enabling up to 15% higher continuous and peak forces compared to the existing MWD product. With the option of more powerful magnets, ETEL is providing a way for customers to give a performance boost to their LMG or LMS linear motors without needing to do any redesigns. www.etel.ch

New ABB SWIFTI industrial cobot delivers class-leading speed, accuracy and safety

ABB has launched the SWIFTI™ CRB 1300 industrial collaborative robot, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots. Combining class-leading speed and accuracy with expanded load handling capability of up to 11kg, the SWIFTI CRB 1300 can be used in a wide variety of production and product handling applications –from machine tending and palletizing to pick-andplace and screw driving. www.abb.com

SHAKE-HAND utilizes warehouse space with the new extended version Kardex Compact Buffer

The new Kardex Compact Buffer utilizes warehouse space from top to bottom and from side to side for long-term partner SHAKEHAND. The recently launched upgraded version of the Kardex Compact Buffer was the answer. The flexible design allows the buffer to extend up to 20 meters, seamlessly maximizing existing warehouse space. The new and existing units are connected to the Kardex warehouse management software, Kardex Power Pick System, and create a fully integrated, efficient, and accurate intralogistics solution. www.kardex.com

HUBTEX introduces a new high-capacity reach truck for narrow aisles

The new NexX multidirectional reach truck from HUBTEX is ideal for use in cramped storage rooms and narrow aisles. In addition to long goods, users can also transport standard-sized loads of up to 3t. Efficient order picking, therefore, requires compact and maneuverable industrial trucks that can store at great heights. The series truck is available from HUBTEX with load capacities of 2 t, 2.5 t, and 3 t. www.hubtex.com

HC Forklift America introduces the 26,000-36,000lb XH Series high voltage Lithium-ion Pneumatic Forklift

HC Forklift America Corporation (HCFA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hangcha Group, announced the XH Series High Voltage Lithium-ion Pneumatic Forklift with a 26,000-36,000lb load capacity. Designed around high-voltage (541V std. / 608V opt.) lithium-ion battery packs, the XH Series can outperform comparable I.C.-powered high-capacity forklifts. These forklifts offer reduced noise levels, zero emissions, and faster travel/lift speeds. The XH Series High Voltage Lithium-ion Pneumatic Forklifts also provide owners with a total cost of ownership that is 90% less than comparable I.C.-powered high-capacity forklifts. www.hcforkliftamerica.com

Product Showcase

Emerson reduces LED Lighting retrofitting costs with Appleton Baymaster High-Bay Luminaire

By retrofitting HID highbays with Emerson's Appleton Baymaster LED High-Bay luminaires, an industrial facility can reduce its energy costs by approximately 65 percent, as well as lower maintenance and replacement expenses, while improving assembly accuracy and potentially speeding up assembly operations.

www.emerson.com

JLG’s all-new E18 Vertical Mast Lifts now available

JLG Industries, Inc. has introduced an all-new vertical mast lift series to the market. The new JLG® E18MCL model is well-suited for construction and industrial applications that require outdoor and indoor capable machines while the E18MML model is ideal for finish work and general maintenance work, as well as for cleaner indoor-only applications. Both E18 models are available with a Stock Picker Package Option for warehouse and distribution center applications. www.jlg.com

R&M improves reliability for stainless steel producer

Overhead cranes from R&M Materials Handling, Inc. have provided a cost-effective and more reliable solution for a producer of stainless steel. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Valbruna Slater Stainless, Inc. (VSSI) is part of the Valbruna Group. Founded in 1925, Valbruna has 2,500 employees and an annual output of approximately 250,000 tons of specialty steel. Production is primarily focused on stainless steel and specialty alloys, such as nickel alloys and titanium long products.

www.rmhoist.com

Quick and safe transport of AMRs between multiple floors

Qimarox, a manufacturer of components for material handling systems, introduces a vertical conveyor for automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The Prorunner PR12 is ideally suited to transporting these vehicles between different floors. The high positioning accuracy, the rigidity of the construction, and the possibility of mounting a second carrier result in a safe and reliable high-capacity transport solution. www.qimarox.com

KPI Integrated Solutions opens first full-scale demonstration site for New Geek+ Fourway Shuttle Solution

KPI Integrated Solutions announced the opening of a full-scale demonstration site for Geek+’s multi-level, high-density, Four-Way Shuttle System at KPI’s headquarters in Belton, Missouri. As part of a KPI-designed operation that increases storage capacity, boosts throughput, and builds flexibility, the Geek+ Four-way Shuttle supports multiple picking and storage strategies for pallets, containers, and individual units. This dynamic goods-toperson solution combines Geek+’s X-series robots for pallet storage with its flagship P800 robots for ground-level picking.

www.kpisolutions.com

Affordable Warehouse Equipment Inc ............ 11 www.awei.com

All Industrial Engine Service 7 www.all-industrial.com

American Industrial Transmission, Inc....... 9, 30 www.aittransmission.com

Bristol Manufacturing 5 www.bristolsteel.com

DACS, Inc. ...................................................... 15 www.dacsinc.com

Dyna Rack A1 www.dyna-rack.com

Flight Systems Industrial Products (FSIP) . A3, 21 www.fsip.biz

Forklift-international.com .............................. 23 www.forklift-international.com

Hader Industries Inc 13 www.haderind.com

Interthor ......................................................... 23 www.interthor.com

Joseph Industries, Inc. 19 www.joseph.com

Material Handling Industry (MHI) .................. A3 www.promatshow.com

Superior Engineering 3 www.superioreng.com

Thombert, Inc. ............................................... A4 www.thombert.com

Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc. ...... 10 www.trelleborg.com

Vestil Mfg. Corp. ............................................. 15 www.vestil.com

White Blaze Equipment .................................. 17 www.whiteblazeinc.com

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AERIAL LIFTS

forklift-international www.forklift-international.com

Largest online market for used forklifts, attachments, work platforms, batteries and chargers.

AUCTIONS

Winternitz Industrial Auctioneers & Appraisers

2516 Waukegan Road, Suite 385 Glenview, IL 60025 Phone: 847 272-0440 Cell: 847 272-3969 www.winternitz.com charlie@winternitz.com

National Asset Disposition Services Firm, Considered One of the Nation’s Leading & Most Successful Industrial Liquidation Firms, and Industry Pioneer.

Auctions conducted throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico

Specializing in Complex Manufacturing Facilities, Selling Entire Plants, Multiple Locations, from Surplus, Complete Closures to Ongoing Operations.

Serving Privately and Publicly Held Companies, United States Bankruptcy Court, Financial Institutions, Advisors and Turnaround Management Professionals.

BATTERIES / CHARGERS

XtraPower Batteries

132 St-Joseph Blvd

Lachine, QC H8S 2L3

Toll-Free: 877/422-9797 Phone: 514/422-9797 www.xtrapowerbatteries.com sales@xpb.ca

CARTS - RACKS

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

CONTAINERS

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

MFG Tray’s fiberglass containers are strong, durable and long lasting. These containers are impervious to cutting oils, detergents and mild acids. MFG 780 Series containers stack when full and nest together for storage and have a high-weight load capacity. These containers will not bend or twist while handling, they will effortlessly withstand automated filling and handling and can handle high operating temps ranging high operating temperature range of -60° to 250° F. www.mfgtray.com

Toll-Free: 800.739.9067 Fax: 978.374.4885 www.1proline.com bench@1proline.com

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

6175 Route 6 Linesville, PA 16424

Toll Free: 800-458-6050 Phone: 814-683-4500 Fax: 814-683-4504 www.mfgtray.com info@mfgtray.com

The Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company was founded in 1952 in Linesville, Pennsylvania, and are pioneers in the material handling industry. We manufacture reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the material handling, industrial, confectionery, bakery, food service, pharmaceutical, and electronics markets for in-process handling of goods.

LITHIUM SAFEFLEX BATTERIES AND CHARGERS

Maintenance-free

High-frequency

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

ENGINES - REBUILT

All Industrial Engine Service

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438

findadistributor.com

Phone: 602/218/8556 www.findadistributor.com info@findadistributor.com

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Connecting Industrial Equipment Users and Providers - North America’s online directory of distributors and dealers selling material handling, supply chain and logistics equipment, products and services. A costeffective alternative to mainstream search engines and broad directories, putting distributors and dealers where they can be found by local customers.

Flight Systems Industrial Products Headquarters: 1015 Harrisburg Pike Carlisle, PA 17013

Midwest Branch: 80 S. Fairbank St. Ste. 7 Addison, IL 60101

1-800-333-1194 www.shop.fsip.biz sales@fsip.biz

Flight Systems Industrial Products offers manufactured, remanufactured, and new electronic products, engineered electric system design services, and general repairs for the battery-powered, electric vehicle markets. Vast technical expertise and efficient manufacturing practices enable FSIP to provide a costeffective, reliable alternative to new parts.

Phone: 440/943-9546 Fax: 440/943-9547 www.all-industrial.com jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com

ENGINES -

All Industrial Engine Service

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438 Phone: 440/943-9546 Fax: 440/943-9547 www.all-industrial.com jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com

DRUM HANDLING EQUIPMENT - NEW

Interthor, Inc. 2580 Diehl Rd, Ste E Aurora, IL 60502-5309 Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 708/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 www.interthor.com sales@interthor.com

ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS

ENGINES - PARTS

All

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438 Phone: 440/943-9546 Fax: 440/943-9547 www.all-industrial.com jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com

MHEDA

118 S. Main Street - Suite 11

Wauconda, IL 60084

Phone: 847/680-3500 Fax: 847/362-6989 www.mheda.org connect@mheda.org

2023 Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase

April 29 - May 3, 2023

Grand Hyatt Nashville Nashville, TN

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information and more.

FALL SAFETY

174 Western Avenue Essex, MA 10929 www.MezzGate.com sales@MezzGate.com 978-768-3000

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates designs and manufactures pallet drop safety gates for fall protection on elevated work platforms in distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Our full line of safety gate designs meets ANSI standards and OSHA regulations.

Thombert

316 E 7th St N Newton, IA 50208

Toll-Free: 800/433-3572

Toll-Free Fax: 800/433-3517 www.thombert.com rcollette@thombert.com

North America’s largest manufacturer of polyurethane wheels and tires for narrow aisle electric lift trucks. Manufacturers and lift truck dealers agree that Thombert offers customers the longest life. Polyurethane wheels and tires are one of the highest wear items on an electric lift truck. Longer wheel and tire life are imperative for expense management.

FORKLIFTS - PARTS

forklift-international www.forklift-international.com

Largest online market for used forklifts, attachments, work platforms, batteries and chargers.

FORKLIFTS - WHOLESALE BUY / SELL

Kelly Tractor

8255 NW 58th St

Miami, FL 33166 Phone: 305/592-5360 www.kellytractor.com Marketing@kellytractor.com

Since 1933, Kelly Tractor Co., a fourth generation and family-owned company, has partnered with its customers and communities as the premier solutions provider in Southern Florida. Our Lift Truck Division’s materialhandling line-up includes industry-leading brands such as Cat Lift Trucks, Big Joe, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Kalmar, Jungheinrich, Landoll, Genie, JLG & Aisle Master. Whether it is selling, renting, or servicing, our Lift Truck Division is ready to get the job done to guarantee your success.

Dallas/Fort

Worth

900 Port America Pl. Grapevine, TX 76051 817-595-5995

Houston

22203 Cypress Slough Dr. Houston, TX 77073 281-895-5438

With locations in Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston, TX, Elite Material Handling specializes in forklift sales, service, rentals, and parts for ALL makes and models and offers customized maintenance plans. Our goal is to improve the efficiency of your organization through our comprehensive warehouse and material handling equipment solutions. Let us know how we can help you take your business to the next level!

We’ve rebranded - formerly Kensar Equipment

820 S Post Rd

Indianapolis, IN 46239 Phone: 317-787-3400 x 8522

SALES, SERVICE, PARTS, RENTALS & TRAINING SINCE 1962.

New & Used: Forklifts, Pallet Trucks, Aerial Lifts, Railcar Movers, Sweepers/ Scrubbers, Storage & Racking, Warehouse Automation Equipment, Operator Training, Fleet Management, and much, much more! Mention PROMO CODE LUKE

www.elitemh.com

INSURANCE FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS DBA FAIRVIEW INSURANCE

25 Fairview Ave. Verona, NJ 07044

Toll-Free: 800/372-2558 Phone: 973/857-0870 Fax: 973/857-9645 www.fairviewinsurance.com gjacobs@fairviewinsurance.com

National Equipment Dealer Program. This program is designed for construction and forklift dealers and Material Handling distributors. It covers property and business interruption, inland marine, commercial general liability, business automobile, umbrella, and workers compensation. Coverage for pollution liability and employment practices liability are optional.

LOCKERS

950

PO Box

INDUSTRIAL WHEELS

Litchfield, MI 49252

Phone: 800/455-0019 www.jescoonline.com

Thombert

316 E 7th St N

Newton, IA 50208

Toll-Free: 800/433-3572 Toll-Free Fax: 800/433-3517 www.thombert.com rcollette@thombert.com

North America’s largest manufacturer of polyurethane wheels and tires for narrow aisle electric lift trucks. Manufacturers and lift truck dealers agree that Thombert offers customers the longest life. Polyurethane wheels and tires are one of the highest wear items on an electric lift truck. Longer wheel and tire life are imperative for expense management.

Jesco Industries, Inc.

950 Anderson Rd

PO Box 388

Litchfield, MI 49252

Phone: 800/455-0019 www.jescoonline.com

Jesco Industries Inc. proudly manufactures their products in the USA.

• Self Dumping Hoppers (50+ sizes)

• Work Platforms-standard & multi-person

• Industrial Guard Rails

• Wire Mesh Partitions (diamond & 2x1 Mesh)

• Industrial carts

• Custom designed hoppers and carts

MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

MFG Tray’s fiberglass containers are strong, durable and long lasting. These containers are impervious to cutting oils, detergents and mild acids. MFG 780 Series containers stack when full and nest together for storage and have a high-weight load capacity. These containers will not bend or twist while handling, they will effortlessly withstand automated filling and handling and can handle high operating temps ranging high operating temperature range of -60° to 250° F.

www.mfgtray.com

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

6175 Route 6

Linesville, PA 16424

Toll Free: 800-458-6050

Phone: 814-683-4500 Fax: 814-683-4504 www.mfgtray.com info@mfgtray.com

The Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company was founded in 1952 in Linesville, Pennsylvania, and are pioneers in the material handling industry. We manufacture reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the material handling, industrial, confectionery, bakery, food service, pharmaceutical, and electronics markets for in-process handling of goods.

Material Handling Systems

Minnesota Location: 8630 Monticello Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Pennsylvania Location: 38 East 1st Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Complete turnkey pallet rack systems including space planning, design, layouts, budgeting, supplying, and installation.

We offer a combination of quality products, helpful customer service, and competitive pricing. We would love to help you with any of your material handling needs. Call 800722-5908 or visit www.akequipment.com

MEZZANINE

STEEL

DACS, Inc.

900 Port Centre Parkway Portsmouth, VA 23704

Toll-Free: 800/909-4937 Toll-Free Fax: 800/909-4938 www.dacsinc.com dswanson@dacsinc.com

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Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

MEZZANINES

DACS, Inc.

900 Port Centre Parkway Portsmouth, VA 23704

Toll-Free: 800/909-4937 Toll-Free Fax: 800/909-4938 www.dacsinc.com dswanson@dacsinc.com

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

6175 Route 6

Linesville, PA 16424

Toll Free: 800-458-6050

Phone: 814-683-4500 Fax: 814-683-4504 www.mfgtray.com info@mfgtray.com

The Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company was founded in 1952 in Linesville, Pennsylvania, and are pioneers in the material handling industry. We manufacture reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the material handling, industrial, confectionery, bakery, food service, pharmaceutical, and electronics markets for in-process handling of goods.

PALLET RACKS

PALLET RACKS - NEW

Quick Ship Pallet Rack in Stock in East Stroudsburg, PA

Our East Stroudsburg warehouse is stocked full of quick ship pallet rack and ready to serve dealers and resellers in the Eastern United States. Maintaining high levels of in-stock teardrop pallet rack allows us to ship your order within 48 hours or less. Our goal is to help you.

We stock major pallet rack and wire decking brands, including Ridg-U-Rak, Steel King, Nashville Wire and J&L Wire products.

Please call 888-578-1579 or visit our new website at www.wprpwholesalepalletrack.com, where you’ll find our Quote Builder tool and price lists.

PARTS

Wholesale Pallet Rack Products

Minnesota Location: 8630 Monticello Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369

Pennsylvania Location: 38 East 1st Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

We ship pallet rack and wire decks nationwide out of our Minnesota and Pennsylvania warehouses. We own the inventory at these locations, so you can expect reliable service and short lead times. We sell exclusively to dealers and resellers at wholesale rates. Call 888-578-1579 or visit www.wprpwholesalepalletrack.com

PALLET STACKING FRAMES

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct

Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

PALLET TRUCKS

Interthor, Inc.

2580 Diehl Rd, Ste E Aurora, IL 60502-5309

Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 708/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 www.interthor.com sales@interthor.com

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

PARTS - NEW - LIFT TRUCKS

Thombert

316 E 7th St N Newton, IA 50208

Toll-Free: 800/433-3572 Toll-Free Fax: 800/433-3517 www.thombert.com rcollette@thombert.com

North America’s largest manufacturer of polyurethane wheels and tires for narrow aisle electric lift trucks. Manufacturers and lift truck dealers agree that Thombert offers customers the longest life. Polyurethane wheels and tires are one of the highest wear items on an electric lift truck. Longer wheel and tire life are imperative for expense management.

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive

Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

RACK DECKING - STEEL

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

DACS, Inc.

900 Port Centre Parkway Portsmouth, VA 23704 Toll-Free: 800/909-4937 Toll-Free Fax: 800/909-4938 www.dacsinc.com dswanson@dacsinc.com

RACK DECKING - STEEL

DACS, Inc.

900 Port Centre Parkway

Portsmouth, VA 23704

Toll-Free: 800/909-4937 Toll-Free Fax: 800/909-4938 www.dacsinc.com dswanson@dacsinc.com

RACKS

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

West Point Rack, Inc.

13591 Chandler St Omaha, NE 68138

Toll-Free: 866/245-3630 Fax: 866/245-3631 www.westpointrack.com reva@westpointrack.com

CANTILEVER, STRUCTURAL PALLET & PORTABLE STACKING. “We don’t just promise, we deliver”- 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 satisfy our Dealers, earn their Trust, and become their “Vendor of Choice.”

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 has 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.

Cantilever Racks • Structural Pallet Racks

Portable Stacking Racks Specialty Transport & Storage Products

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive

Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

RACKS - PORTABLE

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

RACKS - SPECIALTY

Johnson Bros. Roll Forming Co.

5744 McDermott Drive

Berkeley, IL 60163-1102

Phone: 708/449-7050 Fax: 708/449-0042 www.JohnsonRollForming.com info@johnsonrollforming.com

Since 1948 Johnson Bros has manufactured metal parts for many industries including the Material Handling Industry. From roll formed angles, u channels, c-channels, to roll formed profiles and mouldings, tubing and rings. All metals. 2-5,000ft. min. Prefinished/plain. Inline: holes, cut to length, perforating, end fabricating.

RACKS - STACKING

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

SHELF CLIPS

Ideal Shield

2525 Clark Street Detroit, MI 48209 866-825-8659 info@idealshielad.com www.idealshield.com

Ideal Shield is the specialized manufacturer of the Original Bumper Post Sleeve, the strongest guardrail on the market, and a variety of handrail systems. Our patented line of products saves time, money, and maintenance by eliminating the need to paint.

Shelf Clips

Minnesota Location: 8630 Monticello Lane North Maple Grove, MN 55369 Pennsylvania Location: 38 East 1st Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

We have thousands of shelf and pallet rack clips (new and used) in stock for all kinds of racking and shelving. Available to ship in 24-48 hours. We also provide an extensive pallet rack identifier to find what you need. Call 855-289-2547 or visit www.shelf-clips. com

STEER AXLESREMANUFACTURED

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates, Inc. 174 Western Avenue Essex, MA 10929 www.MezzGate.com sales@MezzGate.com 978-768-3000

Mezzanine Safeti-Gates designs and manufactures pallet drop safety gates for fall protection on elevated work platforms in distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Our full line of safety gate designs meets ANSI standards and OSHA regulations.

STACKERS

Interthor, Inc. 2580 Diehl Rd, Ste E Aurora, IL 60502-5309

Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 708/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 www.interthor.com sales@interthor.com

American Industrial Transmission, Inc.

20395 Hannan Pkwy

Walton Hills, OH 44146

Toll-Free: 800/588-7515 Phone: 440/232-9545 Fax: 440/232-8142 www.aittransmission.com sales@aittransmission.com

Need a reman steer axle? Call AIT, the transmission experts. Our equipment, our technicians, and our lift truck knowledge has opened the way for a new product line. Same great customer service. Same great delivery times. Same great workmanship. Steer axle remanufacturing by American Industrial Transmission.

STORAGE & SHELVING

Aigner Label Holder Corp.

218 MacArthur Ave New Windsor, NY 12553

Toll-Free: 800/242-3919 Phone: 845/562-4510 www.aignerlabelholder.com info@aignerlabelholder.com

Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company

6175 Route 6

Linesville, PA 16424

Toll Free: 800-458-6050

Phone: 814-683-4500 Fax: 814-683-4504 www.mfgtray.com info@mfgtray.com

The Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company was founded in 1952 in Linesville, Pennsylvania, and are pioneers in the material handling industry. We manufacture reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the material handling, industrial, confectionery, bakery, food service, pharmaceutical, and electronics markets for in-process handling of goods.

STORAGE STACK RACKS

Dyna Rack

425 Sovereign Ct

Ballwin, MO 63011-4432

Toll-Free: 800/939-3962 Phone: 636/527-1868 Fax: 636/256-8963 www.dyna-rack.com sales@dyna-rack.com

STRADDLE STACKERS

Interthor, Inc.

2580 Diehl Rd, Ste E Aurora, IL 60502-5309

Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 708/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 www.interthor.com sales@interthor.com

FORKLIFT TIRE COMPANY, INC.

Phone: 866/313-2180

Extension 1: Sales - 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Extension 2: Leave a Message www.ForkliftTire.com sales@forklifttire.com

Huge selection and inventory. One Stop Shop. Supply of Industrial wheels and tires. We ship FREE to commercial addresses throughout the lower 48 states. OEM Premiumgrade Options, Polyurethanes, Pre-Owned and New Tires, Wheels, and Wheel Assemblies. “4 or More” - Replace a complete set for less

MHEDA

118 S. Main Street - Suite 11

Wauconda, IL 60084

Phone: 847/680-3500 Fax: 847/362-6989 www.mheda.org connect@mheda.org

Trelleborg Wheel Systems

800-948-8473 www.trelleborg.com/wheels/us info.twsa@trelleborg.com

A global market-leading producer of highquality industrial tire and wheel solutions for the material handling industry.

Contact us to discover our wide range of forklift tires and wheels, including solid resilient, solid press-on, pneumatic and polyurethane tires.

www.MHNetwork.com

2023

Annual Convention & Exhibitor Showcase

April 29 - May 3, 2023 Grand Hyatt Nashville Nashville, TN

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the material handling equipment distributor. MHEDA represents all segments of the industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information and more.

UTILITY CARTS - STAINLESS STEEL

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc

4900 West Electric Ave West Milwaukee, WI 53219

Toll-Free: 800/558-8565 Phone: 414/902-6400 Fax: 414/902-6446 www.elakeside.com info@elakesideindustrial.com

Lakeside was established in 1946 and is a manufacturer of wire, stainless steel and plastic carts; wire shelving; cabinets; equipment stands; dunnage, pan and tray racks; powered and self-propelled platform trucks; stainless steel janitorial carts.

Thombert

316 E 7th St N

Newton, IA 50208

Toll-Free: 800/433-3572 Toll-Free Fax: 800/433-3517 www.thombert.com rcollette@thombert.com

North America’s largest manufacturer of polyurethane wheels and tires for narrow aisle electric lift trucks. Manufacturers and lift truck dealers agree that Thombert offers customers the longest life. Polyurethane wheels and tires are one of the highest wear items on an electric lift truck. Longer wheel and tire life are imperative for expense management.

WIRE PARTITIONS & CAGES

950 Anderson Rd PO Box 388 Litchfield, MI 49252 Phone: 800/455-0019 www.jescoonline.com

WORK POSITIONERS

Interthor, Inc.

2580 Diehl Rd, Ste E

Aurora, IL 60502-5309

Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 708/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 www.interthor.com sales@interthor.com

Material Handling Directoy DEALERS & MFGs

AIGNER LABEL HOLDERS

Aigner Label Holder Corp.

218 MacArthur Ave New Windsor, NY 12553

Toll-Free: 800/242-3919 Phone: 800/242-3919 info@aignerlabelholder.com www.aignerlabelholder.com

FORD ENGINES & PARTSREMAN

All Industrial Engine Service

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438 Phone: 877/303-5438 Fax: 440/943-9547

jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com www.all-industrial.com

HERCULES ENGINES & PARTS - REMAN

All Industrial Engine Service

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438 Phone: 877/303-5438 Fax: 440/943-9547

jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com www.all-industrial.com

KUBOTA ENGINES & PARTS - NEW & REMAN

All Industrial Engine Service

4607 Hamann Pkwy Willoughby, OH 44094

Toll-Free: 877/303-5438 Phone: 877/303-5438 Fax: 440/943-9547 jgelsiminojr@all-industrial.com www.all-industrial.com

INTERTHOR

Interthor, Inc.

1817 Beach St Broadview, IL 60153

Toll-Free:

Toll-Free: 888/345-1270 Phone: 888/345-1270 Fax: 708/345-1290 sales@interthor.com www.interthor.com

ATTACHMENTS -

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES www.sentrypro.com

CARTS www.jescoonline.com

CARTS - RACKS www.dyna-rack.com

DUMPERS www.jescoonline.com

ENGINES - PARTS www.all-industrial.com

ENGINES - REBUILT www.all-industrial.com

ENGINESREMANUFACTURED www.all-industrial.com

EVENTS / TRADE SHOWS www.mheda.org

FORKLIFT SAFETY www.sentrypro.com

LOCKERS www.jescoonline.com

MATERIAL HANDLING & STORAGE EQUIPMENT www.jescoonline.com

MEZZANINE DECKINGSTEEL www.johnsonrollforming.com

PARTS www.johnsonrollforming.com

PALLET RACKS www.wprpwholesalepalletrack.com

PALLET STACKING FRAMES www.dyna-rack.com

PALLET TRUCKS www.prestolifts.com www.wprpwholesalepalletrack.com

RACK DECKING www.johnsonrollforming.com

RACK DECKING - STEEL www.johnsonrollforming.com

RACKS www.dyna-rack.com

RACKS & SHELVING www.johnsonrollforming.com

RACKS - PORTABLE www.dyna-rack.com

RACKS - SPECIALTY www.johnsonrollforming.com

RACKS - STACKING www.dyna-rack.com

STORAGE STACK RACKS www.dyna-rack.com

TRADE ASSOCIATIONS www.mheda.org

WIRE PARTITIONS & CAGES www.jescoonline.com

DACS, INC. DIR18, 20

DYNA RACK DIR2

ELITE MATERIAL HANDLING DIR11

FORKLIFT UNIVERSITY ............................DIR10

GREEN CUBES TECHNOLOGY DIR5

HELMAR, INC DIR15

IDEAL SHIELD DIR27

INTERTHOR, INC. DIR21

MAC RAK DIR17

MFG TRAY DIR26

MHEDA DIR3

NUCOR. .................................................DIR16

PRO-LINE DIR4, 24

SUPERIOR ENGINEERING DIR9

THOMBERT, INC. DIR28

WEST POINT RACK, INC. DIR19

WY’EAST PRODUCTS DIR7

XTRAPOWER BATTERIES DIR6

www.MHNetwork.com

PALLET STACKING FRAMES DIR14

PALLET TRUCKS

PARTS DIR14,15

RACK DECKING DIR18

RACKS

RACKS

RACKS

RACKS

RACKS & SHELVING DIR20

SAFETY

STEER

WORK