Wednesday, February 24, 2010
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – HK Systems, Inc., a leading automated material handling and supply chain software total solutions provider, today introduces Pallet-Free Automation as part of their Automate the Conventional Solution. This new family of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) will utilize a patented roller fork mechanism, thereby eliminating the need for pallets within a facility.
The state-of-the-art Pallet-Free AGV offers extreme versatility with a single vehicle for multiple uses including slip sheet handling as well as pallet handling, allowing for stacking and push back rack capability. The elimination of pallets in the warehouse provides many key operational benefits including increased labor savings, enhanced space utilization, decreased product damage, and lower operational costs.
For more information regarding the Pallet-Free Automated Guided Vehicle and/or HK Systems’ Automate the Conventional solution, contact Cheryl Falk at 262-860-6715 or visit automatetheconventional.com.
About HK Systems
Addressing the synchronized flow of material and information throughout a company’s network, HK Systems develops, deploys, and maintains innovative solutions that improve customer service, reduce inventory and delivery time, and lower overall costs of manufacturing, distribution, and transportation.
HK’s comprehensive product and service offerings include Solution Design, Solution Delivery including automated storage and retrieval systems, automated guided vehicles, conveyance, sortation, customer services, RFID solutions, and logistics software and Solution Support.
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For more information please contact:
Cheryl Falk
262-860-6715
cheryl.falk@hksystems.com
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