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Southworth International Group acquires Marco Group AB
Southworth extends European and Asian operations by acquiring Sweden-based manufacturer of lifting and positioning technologies.

How Federated Co-operatives practices sustainable distribution
A Canadian retail co-op has embraced sustainability to reduce its costs and return the savings to its members and customers.

Federated Co-operatives: Lean, green machine
Federated Co-operatives uses technologies that are environmentally and worker friendly in its Saskatoon warehouse.

Fast-growing company avoids a sticky situation
Brewery uses automated hot melt technology to meet production demands.

Barry Warner named MacroAir president
30-year industry veteran has held management positions in globally focused manufacturing firms.

Magline announces product acquisition of the Mule powered lift truck
Acquisition adds to portfolio of ergonomic route distribution solutions.

Southworth International 125th anniversary celebration highlights community involvement
Commemoration to include employee involvement with a series of community outreach programs.

Lift Trucks: Powered lift a hit at Arkansas hardware outlet
New tool prevents back strain while handling heavy pails and cases.

Storage/Staging: Distributor chooses intelligent lighting system for new DC
Integrated system reduces fixture count, virtually eliminates maintenance.

Crown Equipment earns international design award
Remote control system wins fifth award in two years for excellence in design.

Other Voices: NIOSH study highlights ergonomics of bag palletizing
Study illustrates how worker and pallet location can influence stress on back muscles and provides suggestions for improvement.

New lights ease maintenance burden in underground DC
Cold storage facility saves $100,000 annually with LED lighting upgrade.

Intelligent lighting illuminates aerospace distribution center
DC cuts lighting-related energy by 91% annually with new fixtures and software.

Würth Group acquires Northern Safety and Industrial
Safety and industrial supply distributor services more than 100,000 customers and employs nearly 500 people.

LEDs triple lighting levels in industrial repair shop
Workers no longer need flashlights to read technical drawings.


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