Crown Equipment

It’s early in the game, but the materials handling industry is looking at new ways to use Big Data to maintain equipment, deliver services and manage processes.

After making up for 2009 with two years of strong growth, global sales have tapered off, even as the top suppliers saw revenue increases in the double digits.

DSC Logistics combined integrated scales and intelligent forks on a lift truck platform to streamline its order verification process. The result was higher customer satisfaction and a two-month ROI.

Gartner identified the Internet of Things as one of the top strategic technology trends of 2013.

With AS/RS, voice-directed picking and high-speed sortation, Wirtz Beverage Illinois takes the lead in wine and spirits distribution.

Wirtz Beverage uses both cutting edge automation and conventional processes to move product through its new facility.

With the economy warming, fleet owners are navigating a new array of customized financing options as their fleets return to normal use.

Industrial truck sales hold steady, mirror U.S. economic indicators.

More than 375 Crown employees have served or currently serve in U.S. military service.

German Engineering Federation recognizes InfoLink fleet management system.

With an upgraded conveyor system and new picking technologies, the Exchange’s Waco distribution center supports our nation’s service men and women.

Lift trucks, stretch wrap and floor storage are at the heart of the Exchange.

Students receive training identical to that received by technicians at Crown training facilities.

Units to run material handling equipment at newly constructed distribution facility.

Fixed-length lanyards no longer permitted, harnesses must be rated for user’s weight.