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Comprehensive news on overhead handling including hoists, cranes, monorails, workstations and more in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Whiting Corporation announces new appointment to key roles
Perry Pabich becomes SVP of Whiting Corporation and its Whiting Services maintenance and inspection company.

Embracing the Next Generation of Overhead Handling
To improve end users’ safety and efficiency, overhead handling equipment continues to evolve.

Jungheinrich guarantees 2-shift runtime on multiple AC models
Perry Ardito, general manager of the warehouse products group, and John Sneddon, director of sales, announced Jungheinrich’s (Booth S3603) new two-shift guarantee.

Goods-to-person buffer module premieres at Kardex Remstar
The new LR 35 Vertical Buffer Module storage and retrieval unit made its red carpet debut in a press conference at the Kardex Remstar exhibit (Booth S2912) yesterday.

Columbus McKinnon names new chief executive officer
Mark D. Morelli joins the Company as Timothy T. Tevens retires.

Enerpac Integrated Solutions changes name to Enerpac Heavy Lifting Technology
stakes raised in terms of the size and complexity of lifts

Overhead handling: Head’s up for productivity
New trends in overhead handling help maximize the building cube while delivering product handling flexibility.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation celebrates its 140th anniversary
Beginning in 1875, the company has a long history of significant advances in the material handling industry.

American Crane hosts “Students Interacting with Business” program
High school students learn about the culture of business and how businesses assess prospective candidates for employment.

Konecranes and Terex merge
Companies reported combined revenues of $10 billion in 2014.

New overhead safety and load transport products debut from Wildeck
Two new products are being showcased from Wildeck (Booth 1252): the EdgeAlert open gate alarm and the XpressLift high-speed automated tote lift.

Konecranes Training Institute promotes safety
Crane accident study suggests wider need for With rigging fundamentals courses.

Overhead handling: Raise worker safety
Manufacturers of overhead handling equipment are putting an emphasis on safety while creating new, automated solutions that help people work smarter, better and faster.

Crane Manufacturers Association of America releases Buyer’s Guide Companion
The Buyer’s Guide Companion provides guidance about the proper selection of crane and hoist systems and covers various issues such as a system’s terminology and usage.

CM Man Guard electric chain hoist from Columbus McKinnon is now CSA approved
The American-made CM Man Guard is ideal for heavy-duty lifting applications with an H4 duty rating and long service life.

Tool and die company keeps productivity on track
Overhead handling system saves space and improves productivity in expanded facility.

Handling Warehouse Ergonomics: There’s more to workstation design than meets the eye
Ecommerce has distributors thinking about a systems-based approach to packaging

Crane Manufacturers Association of America releases revised crane operator’s manual
The Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) has released Specification 79, the newly revised 2012 Crane Operator's Manual.

Overhead handling: O’Brien joins MHIA
Material Handling Industry of America welcomes crane manufacturer to association.

Workstation bridge crane handles big jobs for small machine shop
Fuller Machine Shop’s overhead handling solution enhanced worker safety and ergonomics.


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, with fewer labor resources, while permitting more frequent replenishment shipment for stores.

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