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The latest trends in materials handling storage systems and technologies including storage shelving, racks, pallets, containers and carousels.


Level up! Steps distribution centers can take for a ‘next level’ storage system (without automation)
This session is especially ideal for those currently utilizing more conventional storage methods, such as standard selective rack or other types of pallet rack, and feel they’d like to increase density and overall efficiency with their storage system

RAMGuard demonstrates rack column protection capabilities
This week at ProMatDX, the patented RAMGuard, a rubber guard that features a “U-shaped” steel insert, along with force distributing rubber voids, is being exhibited.

Geek+ presents the RoboShuttle C200M
The RoboShuttle C200M, developed by Geek+, will be showcased throughout ProMatDX

Conveyco Technologies showcases its new AS/RS system
This week at ProMatDX, Conveyco Technologies is presenting its new robotic, high-density and automated Shuttle automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).

AutoStore introduces productivity software suite for fulfillment system
AutoStore is showcasing Router, a newly developed software suite for its cube-based order fulfillment system that increases robot productivity and efficiency by up to 40%.

Steel King presents NexCaliber Structures
During ProMatDX, Steel King Industries is introducing NexCaliber Structures—systems that offer turnkey solutions for engineered elevated work platforms.

Hannibal Industries discusses its growth due to e-commerce
During ProMatDX, Hannibal Industries has been discussing its growth in a variety of areas, which it anticipates it will maintain throughout 2021.

A sweet storage solution
Food ingredient manufacturer Denali’s rapid growth drove the need for more space, leading to a high-density storage solution suited to a narrow aisle environment.

Kardex Remstar highlights advanced picking strategies
Kardex Remstar, a manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), is showcasing its advanced picking strategies at ProMatDX 2021.

Dematic exhibits flexible mixed-case fulfillment solution
Dematic is showcasing its Flexible Mixed Case Fulfillment (FMCF) solution at ProMatDX that dramatically reduces picking labor while rapidly building high-density, store-ready pallets and carts.

Next-level cold storage efficiencies
High-density, deep lane racking and a pallet shuttle system bring major gains in space and fulfillment efficiencies for Indiana-based Merchandise Warehouse.

What Covid-19 has changed in maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) parts management
It’s been said never let a crisis go to waste. And that’s the compelling driver behind recent shifts in managing MRO parts more effectively. Control, data and active management figure prominently.

Milk producer improves warehouse efficiencies with StorFast
Warehouse automation solution reduces costs and enhances customer satisfaction.

AS/RS non-contact lasers reduce position errors
An absolute accuracy of 0.03 to 0.11 inches has been achievable.

Reeves Ace Hardware develops drive-through cantilever building
The building material supplier has overcome weather extremes and optimized its storage.

Cutter & Buck’s new DC implements carton flow beds
More than 4,000 wheel beds are used to ensure the operation is wrinkle-free.

Stemilt Growers implements automated storage for its new DC
Productivity has risen considerably, as quality inspectors can now inspect 40 pallets an hour.

Wildkamp’s VBMs save space and increase efficiency
The 36-foot-tall VBMs are controlled by inventory management software.

Distributor gains efficiencies with new DC, racking and mezzanine
Distributor of first-responder supplies outfits new DC with a custom-painted, two-level catwalk archive racking system with a 12,385-square-foot mezzanine deck on the third level.

Hänel Storage Systems announces relocation of U.S. headquarters
Hänel announced that it will relocate its US headquarters to a new facility in Warrendale, Pa.


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