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Mezzanine Safeti-Gates announces new design on safety gate
Mezzanine Safeti-Gates (Booth S1749), an innovator in the design and manufacturing of pallet drop safety gates that provide fall protection in distribution centers, warehouses and manufacturing and material handling facilities, announced a new design of the Roly safety gate that protects both people and products.

AR Racking makes its debut at ProMat 2023
The creation of an office in the United States in Charlotte represents an ambitious plan in AR Racking’s consolidation as an international leader in industrial storage solutions.

60 Seconds with Christian Dow, MHI
Our editor sat down with Christian Dow, Executive Vice President, Membership and Industry Leadership at MHI to discuss diversity.

Dataset on core body temperature reaches record size, leveraged to help detect heat risk
The research validated Kenzen's wearable device algorithm can now accurately measure workers’ body temperature at rest and during physical activity, in cool, hot, and humid conditions

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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.

Big Ass Fans exhibits its Clean Air System
Big Ass Fans’ Clean Air System, which is being presented during ProMatDX, is able to kill up to 99.99% of pathogens—including SARS-CoV-2—within minutes.

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

PS Safety Access introduces its EdgeSafe Smart Gate
This week at ProMatDX, PS Safety Access is presenting the EdgeSafe Smart Gate, which has been developed to improve operations’ employee and customer safety, as it’s used within their facilities.

ProGMA publishes new standard for testing industrial guardrail barriers and posts
The new standard, ANSI MH31.2-2021, provides a test method of evaluating performance characteristics for industrial guardrail barriers and barrier posts.

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The Upender, Improving Worker Safety
The Upender is an ergonomic “lifting aid” that helps prevent worker injuries, lowering the cost of claims and downtime.

Medical testing equipment manufacturer acquires dual-gate safety system
The system, known as the Roly, improves employees’ safety, ensuring fall protection.

Wireless e-stop technology improves safety around warehouse robots
An AMR producer’s client can now stop all of their robots at once.

Safety netting eliminates loose box falls
The netting’s installation was simple, enabling the usage of internal labor only.

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Why You Should Mark Your Warehouse Floors
Properly marked floors improve warehouse safety, keep bulk storage items neatly organized and ensure that space is used efficiently.

ProGMA announces new search tool for protective guarding products
This tool is a searchable database for users to access comprehensive information on warehouse guarding products.

Other Voices: Getting to know the next generation of warehouse workers
Businesses must prepare to respond to ecommerce demand while ensuring the health and safety of their essential warehouse workers.

Other Voices: Automation as a complement, not a replacement of the human workforce
As part of the automation evolution, it is key to create an operating environment that combines excellent technology with an engaged and motivated workforce.

Workplace safety survey illustrates uncertainty amid efforts to ensure customer and employee safety
Responses highlight practical steps to counter uncertainty.


May 2024 Modern Materials Handling

A complete modernization of the sortation and conveyance at Boscov’s DC, along with updated software and a new order processing area, have transformed the ability of the department store chain’s DC to move more cartons in less time, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.
 


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