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Comprehensive news on overhead handling including hoists, cranes, monorails, workstations and more in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Custom Dock Lift For Stage Level Receiving
Dock lifts are used for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods and materials.

Custom Dock Lift For Stage Level Receiving
Dock lifts are used for safe and efficient loading and unloading of goods and materials.

VRC For Roof Access
A large manufacturing company in North Carolina installed a VRC to take equipment and maintenance items up to their roof.

VRC For Roof Access
A large manufacturing company in North Carolina installed a VRC to take equipment and maintenance items up to their roof.

ANSI Standards ECMA 15-2018 and ECMA 35-2018 approved for release
The Electrification and Controls Manufacturers Association (ECMA) industry group of MHI is pleased to announce the completion and approval of ANSI ECMA 15-2018 and ANSI ECMA 35-2018.

Brewery adds density, flexibility and control with end-to-end solution
Gantry cranes handle changes in SKUs, packaging and seasonal peaks while providing powerful software tools.

Buckman Beverage employs dual-axis crane
The crane can extend up to 45.5 inches in length, reducing strain on employees.

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Rolls-Royce optimizes production with lifting technologies and maintenance services
Precision manufacturer of complex, massive and heavily regulated products seeks reliability.

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Modex welcomes inaugural crane safety conference
Targeted at plant operations and maintenance staff, the full-day event will focus on overhead crane safety technology and practices.

Semi-automatic crane system enhances LTH Logistics’ safety, sustainability
The system offers an alternative to the conventional reach stackers that usually handle ISO container storage.

CM Introduces The Rocket Universal Hoist Pendant Control
Engineered for operator comfort, the new universal pendant control delivers precision control and accuracy.

New cranes boost safety, production in less space
Growing manufacturer targets reliability and uptime with operator-friendly cranes.

Vacuum tube lifter enhances work climate
Production area once hidden from visitors is now a showpiece.

Whiting Corporation announces new appointment to key roles
Perry Pabich becomes SVP of Whiting Corporation and its Whiting Services maintenance and inspection company.

Embracing the Next Generation of Overhead Handling
To improve end users’ safety and efficiency, overhead handling equipment continues to evolve.

Jungheinrich guarantees 2-shift runtime on multiple AC models
Perry Ardito, general manager of the warehouse products group, and John Sneddon, director of sales, announced Jungheinrich’s (Booth S3603) new two-shift guarantee.

Goods-to-person buffer module premieres at Kardex Remstar
The new LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module storage and retrieval unit made its red carpet debut in a press conference at the Kardex Remstar exhibit (Booth S2912) yesterday.

Columbus McKinnon names new chief executive officer
Mark D. Morelli joins the Company as Timothy T. Tevens retires.


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