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Cabinets improve storage and retrieval of special service tools
With room to grow, the new system is more efficient and secure.

Rugged mobile computers support traceability in cold environments
Meat distribution company improves quality control in refrigerated storage facilities.

Rack/Shelving: Laying the groundwork for growth
Rack design is moving from the concrete to the C-suite as more users quantify the impact of storage on process efficiency.

Food bank rewards volunteers with “pleasant” environment
Fabric curtain walls separate workers from temperature, noise and equipment traffic.

Medical distributor more than doubles anticipated ROI
Voice-directed picking spreads like wildfire through the distribution network, improving productivity by 25%.

Fans transform humid Nashville warehouse
Improved airflow boosts employee comfort while slashing energy costs.

Temporary insulated wall solves problem of unused warehouse space
Warehouse creates seasonal cold storage capabilities to serve needs of owner and tenant.

Multi-facility deployment addresses complex lighting needs
Bulk warehouse facilities achieve better lighting with 50% fewer fixtures and big energy savings.

Lighting targets maintenance costs in high-ceiling facility
Including an occupancy sensor, the new system also saves more than 1 million kWh annually.

ProMat 2015: Industry on a roll
To come back from ProMat 2015 and simply say the mood was “upbeat” would be an understatement of substantial proportions.

Lift trucks heighten comfort and throughput in grocery DC
As part of ongoing warehouse optimization, customized fleet increases productivity and cuts costs.

Two new sorters support omni-channel fulfillment
Replacing manual processes, automation moves as many as 380,000 units in a week.

Conveyor/Sortation: Moving from a fixed path to a flexible future
End-users detail the success of their new conveyor or sortation systems, each of which shrugs off the past and stares down the future.

Brewery’s conversion to dry-running conveyor taps into savings
New bottling conveyor delivers water sustainability and bottom line results.

Neighboring buildings connected by new automation and conveyor system
Separated and bursting at the seams, two facilities get on the same page and prepare for growth.

Food producer ensures sanitary conditions for new packaging line
An assortment of conveyor solutions disassembles in seconds to allow for easy cleaning and sterilization.

Upward expansion promotes productivity and safety
Mezzanine and vertical reciprocating conveyor bring once-distant processes together.

Cloud-based enterprise software improves fulfillment speed and accuracy
Manufacturer uses integrated platform to strengthen connections between fulfillment and consumers.

Customized shipping materials reduce damage in transit
Lightweight product spacers cut damage, shipping costs and labor for manufacturer.

Automated picking and packing solution supports workstations
Goods-to-person and made-to-order methodologies enable speedy assembly and fulfillment.


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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