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


How Munters Achieved Significant Labor and Productivity Savings
Download this new case study and learn how Munters, a global air treatment solutions OEM, and WESCO Distribution implemented the ACTYLUS™ Automated Replenishment System

ITC displays wire mesh products
International Technical Coatings (ITC; Booth S2452) is displaying a few new components from its product lineup this week at ProMat 2017, including a new wire flue spacer for use in any racking system.

SICK partnership creates indoor warehouse, dock security system
Smart sensor supplier SICK (Booth S3622) offers a new interior facility security system.

Sentry introduces three new products
Sentry Protection Products (Booth S1157) is demonstrating three new additions to its product line at ProMat. Column Sentry FIT is a multi-size column protector whose streamlined design features four interlocking sides that come together like pieces of a puzzle to ensure a snug fit.

United States trails much of world with representation of women in business leadership
In honor of International Women's Day, Grant Thornton study shows the proportion of senior roles held by women in U.S. and percentage of American businesses with no women in senior management remain unchanged.

Cart design resolves pipe and valve manufacturer’s safety and efficiency issues
The redesigned cart properly fits in a cantilever racking.

Automatic restraints and storing dock levelers help Sartori comply
The restraints and levelers have been used at the manufacturer’s new cheese converting facility to reduce contamination and maintain its cold chain integrity.

State-of-the-art dual scrubbing system minimizes employee downtime
By offering excellent sight lines, the durable system provides users the versatility they need to clean their entire facilities.

American Plumbing & Heating’s new mezzanine improves workers’ safety
The mezzanine’s audible alarm, which features a flashing LED light, instantly alerts operators of open gates.

Computer-driven machinery supplier improves stopping distance
Since purchasing a highly responsive brakemotor, MiTek has increased its workable floor space by 10%.

Hyster honors National Forklift Safety Day
Hyster offers free posters to help operations underscore a dedication to safety.

Other Voices: Recognizing forklift safety champions and challenges
The third annual National Forklift Safety Day is a great time to recognize champions of safety. It is also an opportunity to identify those operators who willfully disregard safe behaviors.

Crown Equipment commemorates National Forklift Safety Day
Company recognizes the commitment of champions of safety, 365 days a year.

Industry group seminar focused on safety in the warehouse
During the seminar, the co-presenters used videos and photos to take attendees on a virtual tour of some of the most common warehouse hazards along with best practice solutions recommended by ProGMA—everything from guard rails to safety netting that prevents pallets and boxes from falling off of pallet racking.

Industry veteran releases children’s book on forklift and safety education
Inspired by the author's twin boys, Frankie Forklift and Friends features life lessons for the home and workplace.

Safety: Protecting workers at the loading dock
From black-and-yellow safety striping to integrated dock safety systems—and everything in between—here’s how to shore up a warehouse loading dock to ensure a high level of worker and driver safety.

Lift Truck Tips: A guardrail’s looks can be deceiving
As adoption increases, efforts to clarify industrial equipment guardrail standards are underway.

Crown Equipment manufacturing facility surpasses one million safe hours
Facility maintained an incidence rate at least 50% below the industry standard.

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

Reduce Accidents on Manned Forklifts with Integrated Stability Control
Download this complimentary white paper to learn how to help prevent tip overs with cost-effective sensor technologies for a safer workplace and reduced product damage costs. Warehouse Safety White Paper


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