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Topic: Ergonomics

News, trends, products and productivity solutions that showcase the latest in ergonomic equipment, systems and process for warehouses and distributions centers.


ProGMA announces the publication of ANSIMH31.1-2019
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI, has published an American National Standard to address performance and testing of steel mesh containment panels used in pallet rack and vertical storage system applications.

Lift tables perform where previous equipment fell short
Manufacturer with harsh conditions upgrades equipment to eliminate costly ongoing maintenance and repairs.

MHI launches new ergonomics and safety blog
The EASE and ProGMA Industry Groups of MHI collaborated on the creation of this new informational and news resource for manufacturing and supply chain professionals.

Optronics acquires USA Harness
Creates industry’s newest integrated full-line lighting and harness supplier.

ICWM group creates application photo library
The library is currently free and can be utilized to source casters and wheels for a variety of applications in the Industrial, Institutional and Medical categories.

Custom mobile computers support the visually impaired
Android-based mobile computers with WMS modernize warehouse operations with flexible and customizable interfaces.

Young Windows switches to ergonomic workbenches
The mobile, height-adjustable workbenches offer flexibility and improved lighting.

Lean thinking + Carts = Major efficiency & productivity gains
Here’s how one global oilfield service and equipment company replaced its forklifts with carts to achieve major efficiency gains and cost savings while also improving worker safety, engagement and ergonomics.

Hunter Fan Co. acquires Jan Fan
Acquisition brings fixed and rolling mount caged fan products to Hunter customers.

Pelican Products celebrates Manufacturing Day with local high school students
Pelican Products, Inc., a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases, temperature-controlled packaging systems and advanced portable lighting systems, celebrated National Manufacturing Day on Friday with local high school students.

Other Voices: A primer on high-velocity, low-speed (HVLS) fans
How the right HVLS solution can radically transform a company's wellness standards while boosting its bottom line.

Industrial Steel Drum Institute, ANSI release new standard
The Industrial Steel Drum Institute (ISDI), a trade association representing manufacturers of steel drum containers in North America, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), a nonprofit membership organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. private sector voluntary standardization system, released the newly issued ANSI MH2 – 2018 Standard.

Study: Anti-fatigue market growing through 2029
This study presents a far-reaching outlook of the anti-fatigue mats market for the time frame 2019 to 2029. The anti-fatigue mats market is envisaged to register a volume CAGR of ~3% through 2029.

Improved worker comfort increases DC productivity
Overhead fans facilitate airflow, increasing throughput and employee retention even on the hottest days.

RightHand Robotics expands partnership with Capacity LLC and Lightning Pick
Winner of MHI Innovation Award announced its first put wall integration in a Capacity fulfillment center.

Hunter Industrial expands global reach with Australia-based partner
Hunter Industrial’s Titan and ECO series HVLS fans are now available for purchase through Fantech Group.

Newcastle Systems introduces mobile powered cart
Beginning on Monday, Newcastle Systems (Booth S4168) showcased its latest innovation, the QC Series Mobile Powered Workstation.

Mobile, powered receiving carts streamline receiving
3PL cuts errors, costs and an entire shift from its fulfillment center by implementing new mobile workstations from Newcastle Systems.

Voxware expands global presence
Two new partnerships expected to increase opportunities in Asia Pacific and Scandinavian Markets.

Labor Management navigates worker shortage
From the labor market to pressure on productivity levels, DC managers and supervisors are under great pressure to maximize efficiencies. Getting labor management right is a key factor in hitting those imperatives.


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