Transport Packaging

Information about packaging used in plants and distribution centers to protect materials during transport—delivered through news and feature stories, case studies and columns

MHPN Product of the Day: High-level palletizing for bags, cases
Staff, 11/7/2009
For palletizing bag or case products that require taller unit loads—including heavy industrial cases—the HL palletizes up to 45 products per minute. More

MHPN Product of the Day: Shelving easy-to-build, efficient to ship
Staff - 10/29/2009
For easier handling and installation, the 8000 series shelving now features horizontal back panels compared to the original vertical back panels. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Carton caser, hybrid-powered stacker for beverage handling
Staff - 10/26/2009
Two new case handling products offer fast, smooth performance. More
Automated picking: Grocery giant Kroger changes the distribution game
By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor - 10/07/2009
Kroger is building store-ready mixed pallets in an automated environment that streamlines processes in the DC and in the store. More
Goods-to-person picking at Smith Drug Company
By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor - 10/07/2009
Using the new system, picking productivity increased from 140 lines to nearly 900 lines per man hour. More
Mixed-SKU pallets: The Holy Grail of picking
By Bob Trebilcock, Executive Editor - 10/07/2009
End users have been looking for a way to automate mixed-SKU palletizing and each picking for years. In the right applications, those solutions are within reach now. More
MHPN Product of the Day: Enhanced software monitors leased pallets
Staff - 10/07/2009
New functionalities in the Portfolio+Plus pallet pooling service application simplifies the system's use. More
Materials handling: Alvey palletizing brand is launched under Intelligrated
Staff - 10/06/2009
Intelligrated's PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2009 exhibit features newly acquired brand of palletizers. More
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