http://www.mhia.org/rss/news/members MHIA.org Member News en-us Copyright Material Handling Industry 2009 10 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:21:50 GMT Member News The Fulfillment Center in Plainfield, IN, that ships Expedited Packaging Supplies has achieved substantial cost-savings and eco-friendly modifications in its fulfillment process.For the first time, packaging for individual supply orders is customized http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9608/going-green-in-plainfield Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:31:56 GMT Member News MILWAUKEE, Wis. - RedPrairie Holding, Inc., a productivity solutions provider, has announced registration is open for its upcoming user conference, RedShift:2010, Prepare for Lift Off. RedShift, to be held May 10 - 13 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9607/redprairie-annual-user-conference--redshift-2010--to-focus-on-knowledge--ideas-and-connection-opportunities Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:22:24 GMT Member News Hodgkins, IL (PRWEB) -- Fully integrated, full scale, state of the art packaging automation is now within reach for any high volume, pick and pack distribution center. Sealed Air Automation's I-Pack® and Ultipack® systems work in virtually any http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9606/sealed-air-pick-and-pack-packaging-automation-for-everyone-- Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:28:14 GMT Member News Waukesha, WI – The Wisconsin Chapter of the ESOP Association has selected Wildeck Shift Supervisor, Jack Sites, as its 2010 Employee Owner of the Year. This prestigious and highly competitive award is presented annually to an employee who exemplifies http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9605/wildeck-employee-receives-high-honors-from-wisconsin-chapter-of-the-esop-association Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:21:52 GMT Member News BILLERICA, MA – Nuvera Fuel Cells announced today the sale of 14 PowerEdge™ fuel cell systems, along with a complete PowerTap™ Hydrogen Generator and Hydrogen Station, to H-E-B in San Antonio, Texas. The fuel cell units will power Class http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9604/nuvera-to-deliver-fuel-cell-power-systems-and-hydrogen-refueling-station-to-h-e-b Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:14:25 GMT Member News Woburn, Mass. – Kiva Systems (www.kivasystems.com), a developer of game-changing mobile-robotic solutions that automate order fulfillment and warehouse operations, today announced that Gap Inc. Direct has deployed a new Kiva system at its Columbus, http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9603/gap-inc--direct-goes-live-with-kiva-s-order-fulfillment-system Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:07:50 GMT Member News Stokenchurch, U.K.. - RedPrairie Holding, Inc., a productivity solutions provider, has partnered with HIT-Kody, a leading Polish based provider of solutions to deliver supply chain execution solutions in Poland.The partnership will enable HIT-Kody to http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9602/redprairie-solutions-now-available-in-poland-through-hit-kody Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:51:49 GMT Member News AMHERST, N.Y. – Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, is proud to announce the addition of new features to the popular Lodestar Electric Chain Hoist.After receiving http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9601/an-encore-for-cm-lodestar-electric-chain-hoist Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:22:42 GMT Member News Lyman, SC – SEW-EURODRIVE announces the immediate release of the new RESF37 stainless steel helical gear reducer and KESA37 stainless steel helical bevel gear reducer. Efficient, long-life helical and helical bevel gearing means these units use http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9598/new-stainless-steel-helical-and-helical-bevel-gear-reducers-from-sew-eurodrive-give-food-processors-efficient--hygienic-design Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:14:39 GMT Member News Hackensack, NJ—I.D. Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDSY), a leading provider of wireless asset management solutions, today announced that it has been awarded patents 7,656,271 and 7,656,273 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, covering, respectively, http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9597/i-d--systems-awarded-patents-for-access-control-and-luggage-handling Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:07:47 GMT Member News (Jonesboro, AR) – Hytrol Conveyor Co., Inc. takes great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Phillip Poston to Manager of Marketing. Phillip holds a degree in Marketing and brings (10) years of Hytrol experience to his new role. During his http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9596/phillip-poston-appointed-manager-of-marketing Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:01:38 GMT Member News Flight Systems Industrial Products (FSIP) announces the addition of Stephen Orr, Engineering Manager. Stephen brings with him, 15 years experience in electronics and engineering management. This addition will enhance FSIP’s remanufacturing processes http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9595/stephen-orr-joins-flight-systems-industrial-products Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:55:16 GMT Member News To celebrate the new decade, ASG Services has stepped into the twenty-tens with a fresh look and new approach. A new online store so products can be purchased easier and sleek new branding are helping the company portray their commitment and intentions http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9594/asg-services-step-out-and-step-up Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:51:13 GMT Member News Caster Concepts, an ISO 9001-2000 certified designer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of industrial casters, was awarded the contract to build a high performance test dynamometer for the Puget Sound Naval Facility in Bremerton, Washington. The http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9589/caster-concepts-wins-contract-to-engineer-and-build-test-machine-for-navy Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:46:57 GMT Member News Albion, Michigan – Caster Concepts, an ISO 9001-2008 certified designer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of heavy-duty industrial casters and wheels, has added Larry Wilken as an Account Sales Representative. Wilken has over twenty-five http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9588/larry-wilken-joins-caster-concepts-as-new-area-representative Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:42:21 GMT Member News (Albion, MI) --- Walk through KIA Motors new automobile manufacturing plant in West Point, GA, and you’ll see miles of conveyors and hundreds of robots. KIA invested heavily in state of the art manufacturing equipment to maximize efficiency when http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9587/kia-chooses-caster-concepts-as-partner--provides-safe-working-environment-at-new-georgia-facility Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:36:40 GMT Member News Albion, Michigan – Caster Concepts, an ISO 9001-2000 certified designer and manufacturer of a comprehensive line of industrial casters, has added Tim Weber as its newest Area Representative. Weber brings more than twenty years of experience and http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9586/weber-joins-caster-concepts-as-new-area-representative Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:27:44 GMT Member News (Cincinnati) Intelligrated® (www.intelligrated.com), a leading American-owned automated material handling solutions provider, announces the addition of tilt-tray and cross-belt sortation solutions to its product portfolio. Under an agreement resulting http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9585/intelligrated-adds-tilt-tray-and-cross-belt-sortation-solutions-to-product-portfolio Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:18:49 GMT Member News Providence, Rhode Island –  Complementing its culture of social responsibility and its commitment to utilizing clean energy, United Natural Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: UNFI) today announced plans to adopt hydrogen fuel cell technology to power the http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9584/united-natural-foods-to-adopt-hydrogen-fuel-cell-technology-at-its-sarasota--fl-distribution-center Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:55:13 GMT Member News Schiller Park, IL - ARPAC, a leading manufacturer of packaging machinery, will be demonstrating both Semi-Automatic and Automatic pallet stretch wrappers this year at the NA 2010 Show in Cleveland, Booth # 1218.The POWER SERIES pallet stretch wrapper http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9583/arpac-featuring-pallet-stretch-wrappers-at-the-na-2010-material-handling-show--booth---1218--cleveland--april-26---29- Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:48:49 GMT Member News Wilmington, NC - Conroll Corporation is introducing a totally new powered conveyor system concept called ShaftDrive at NA 2010. ShaftDrive totally eliminates the need for grooved carrying rollers, for exposed round or Polyvee belts and the need for spring- http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9582/conroll-introduces-shaftdrive Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:28:29 GMT Member News MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – HK Systems, Inc., a leading automated material handling and supply chain software total solutions provider, today introduces the MB-100 Multi-Belt Sorter for mid-range sortation. Specifically designed to handle and sort http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9581/hk-systems-introduces-the-mb-100-multi-belt-sorter- Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:03:24 GMT Member News GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation is now an independent distributor for the sale, rental and lease of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) GenDrive™ fuel cell units in North America. As an Authorized Service Provider, Raymond also will provide warranty http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9580/raymond-is-named-independent-distributor-of-plug-power-s-gendrive--hydrogen-fuel-cells Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:59:25 GMT Member News GREENE, N.Y. — The Raymond Corporation is now an independent distributor for the sale, rental and lease of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) GenDrive™ fuel cell units in North America. As an Authorized Service Provider, Raymond also will provide warranty http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9579/raymond-named-independent-distributor-of-plug-power-s-gendrive--hydrogen-fuel-cells Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:51:50 GMT Member News YORK, Pa. – As companies are seeking to reap the benefits of a fully integrated supply chain, it is crucial to find partners who know how to bring all the facets of warehouse logistics to maximum efficiency. Westfalia Technologies, Inc. and KUKA http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9578/at-na-2010-kuka-systems-and-westfalia-present---integration-of-as-rs-with-high-speed-layer-picking---an-integrated-warehouse-logistics-solution- Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:47:54 GMT Member News YORK, Pa. – As companies are seeking to reap the benefits of a fully integrated supply chain, it is crucial to find partners who know how to bring all the facets of warehouse logistics to maximum efficiency. Westfalia Technologies, Inc. and KUKA http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9577/at-na-2010-westfalia-and-kuka-systems-present---integration-of-as-rs-with-high-speed-layer-picking---an-integrated-warehouse-logistics-solution- Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:42:10 GMT Member News Franksville, W) – Quick Cable Corporation, a leading manufacturer of productsfor electrical storage and connectivity, announces the release of RESCUE™ BatteryContainment Systems, Battery Racks and Cabling Systems in conjunction with the release http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9575/quick-cable--launches-new-rescue--battery-containment-systems--racks-and-cabling-systems Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:35:13 GMT Member News Laurens, IA: Positech Corporation, a leading manufacturer of material handling equipment in North America, recently launched the redesign of its ReactionArm® industrial manipulator, under the Positech brand name. The ReactionArm® Manipulator http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9574/positech-corp--introduces-the-fully-redesigned-reactionarm--under-positech-brand-name Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:58:06 GMT Member News CHINA – RedPrairie Corporation, a productivity software provider, announced today that Harbin Pharmaceuticals has selected RedPrairie’s Warehouse Management solution to support its 30,000 square meter distribution center in Harbin City, Hulan http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9573/harbin-pharmaceuticals-selects-redprairie-warehouse-management-for-30-000-square-meter-distribution-center Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:54:05 GMT Member News LEWISTON, MAINE — System Logistics Corp., previously known as Diamond Phoenix, has announced a newly assembled team of intra-logistics implementation experts to provide solutions for complex supply chain challenges. This new team, known as the Supply http://www.mhia.org/news/members/9572/announcing-new-supply-chain-solutions-group-at-system-logistics-