Seven deadly sins of manufacturing
Learning how to identify and prevent these sins will reduce or eliminate unnecessary waste, improve efficiency and productivity, protect profitability and cash flow, and uphold your company’s reputation. If any of these sins are lurking within your business, here’s how to identify and rectify them. Transportation Delivering products on time to manufacturing customers is essential for building vendor loyalty. However, waste created by...
Semi-automated pallet shuttle technology optimizes material handling storage
For businesses seeking optimal warehouse logistics management, Steel King Industries, an OEM with extensive expertise in designing and manufacturing high-quality pallet rack systems, offers a new semi-automated technology as a turnkey solution. The pallet shuttle is a lithium-ion powered Pallet Runner™ deep lane storage system from partner Automha Americas, a pioneering pallet shuttle provider, that efficiently moves pallets in and...
Automated Micro-Fulfillment Centers (MFCs) market needs to overcome challenges to reach forecast $3.5bn by 2030
Market challenges post-Covid – including rising living costs, project delays and bottlenecks – will need to be overcome in order for the sector to flourish. Opportunities for the automated Micro-Fulfillment Center (MFC) market are growing substantially over time due to the rising demand for shorter delivery times. Providing vendors address the barriers to adoption, the MFC market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 65% from 2023...
Electric hoist leaves large distillery in high spirits
The world’s largest producer of spirits is now benefiting from a turnkey package of three Italkrane ATEX-rated electric chain hoists supplied by Hoist & Winch Ltd. Operational within a new extension of the Scotland-based distillery, the 2-ton swl (safe working load) hoists raise and lower sealed vessel lids and baskets containing raw materials used in the production of gin. Among the challenges of this demanding project was a...
Kito Crosby announced significant investment in Peerless chain manufacturing equipment
Kito Crosby, a global leader in the lifting and securement industry, proudly announces the completion of a major investment at its flagship manufacturing site of Peerless branded products in Winona, Minnesota. The multi-year, multi-million-dollar, project involved the design, installation, and startup of an advanced continuous plating system utilized in chain production. This state-of-the-art system adds a unique and proprietary...
BSL Battery-Industrial cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise revolutionizes the material handling battery industry
Providing automotive-grade modular lithium battery systems that are transforming the material handling industry, BSL Battery – Industrial is at the forefront of innovation. With over 10 years of combined experience in manufacturing renewable energy and battery systems, BSL Battery – Industrial has revolutionized the market with significant investment, lean manufacturing capabilities, seamless supply chain integration, a...
How to choose the best battery system for your forklift
Material-handling electric vehicles use two types of batteries: lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lead-acid batteries. The main deciding factors when choosing the right battery for your forklift are maintenance, price, efficiency, sustainability, application, and TCO (total cost of ownership). With so many options available, choosing the best lithium-ion system for a forklift can be a challenge. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you...