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Comprehensive news on pallet rack, mezzanine, shelving and static storage solutions in use in warehouses and distribution centers.


Körber and Twinlode announce new strategic partnership
Körber Supply Chain (Booth 7678) and Twinlode Automation just announced a partnership that will expand their respective capabilities to provide more comprehensive solutions to companies in North America that want to build smarter, more efficient automated warehouse environments.

Frazier demonstrates three new innovative structural designs
Frazier Industrial Company (Booth 8288) is demonstrating three new wire screen designs at Modex.

ProGMA publishes an American National Standard
During a Monday press conference at Modex, the Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA), an industry group of MHI (Booth 4071), revealed its recent publishing of an American National Standard.

Cubic Designs, Mezzanine Europe & Mezzanine International are now MiTek Mezzanine Systems
he existing management teams and staff in all regions will be working together to create solutions to larger challenges in the material handling and logistics industries.

Other Voices: Tips for effective warehouse numbering schemes
Best practices in location slotting system can lead to increased accuracy, higher efficiency and labor savings.

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.

Warehouse rack design: A static fade
In the changing landscape of warehouses and DCs, facilities are taking a look at rack design and safety as an integral part of operations as they prepare for the future.

Rack and shelving market reaching new highs
Focused on maximizing existing floor space and going up as high as possible, companies are poised to keep rack and shelving providers’ order pipelines brimming during the year ahead.

Unex becomes newest CEMA manufacturing member
Founded in 1964, Unex manufactured the first cable-driven live roller conveyor.

Report: Industrial racking system market to see expansion over 2019 – 2029
According to a study by Persistence Market Research, the global industrial racking system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~7% throughout the forecast period.

Tippmann Innovation wins CEBA’s 2019 Built by the Best Award
180,000-square-foot meat processing and distribution facility features more than 20,000 pallet positions and an in-rack freezing system.

Denali Ingredients expands with pushback rack
The rack has offered the food manufacturer durability and high-density storage.

Mac Rak joins Rack Manufacturers Institute as associate member
Mac Rak looks to aid in the creation of meaningful, practical standards and procedures related to proper pallet rack repair with this new membership.

Add structure to your warehouse storage goals
Racks are not immune to the constant pressure to adapt, but alterations can present just as many opportunities for risk as reward.

UNEX Manufacturing exhibits SpeedCell
Featuring the booth theme “Save Space. Save Money,” UNEX Manufacturing (Booth S1031) has shown customers how they can save space, time and money in their order picking operations.

Hannibal Industries unveils TubeRack’s cost savings
On Monday, Hannibal Industries (Booth S1056) began to disclose the cost savings of its patented TubeRack.

Frazier showcases Ergo Deep for access within racking
By splitting the front beam of Ergo Deep storage racking, Frazier Industrial Co. (Booth S3426) allows pickers to lift heavier objects with greater leverage, explained Domenick Iellimo, EVP of sales in a Monday press conference.

Three ANSI standards on industrial shelving, work platforms and ladders released
The Storage Manufacturers Association (SMA) industry group of MHI has announced that updates to two ANSI standards will be available for download at no charge. The standards are ANSI MH28.2-2018 and ANSI MH28.3-2018.

Don’t Underestimate Rack Maintenance & Repair
Typically overlooked, rack structure condition should be inspected regularly and be repaired rather than hoping all is well.

Cherry’s Industrial Equipment releases warehouse racking guide
Comprehensive guide helps pair racks and related accessories to facility objectives.


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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