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Loading dock manufacturers release new document on vehicle restraints
The document covers three types of restraints’, several different mounting options, as well as both manually operated and powered devices.

Dock logistics: The final frontier of the modern warehouse
New technologies, and creative uses of old ones, are enabling the dock to keep up with the rest of the warehouse as it transitions from brute force to efficient allocation.

Supermarket speeds delivery of fresh dairy
Hydraulic lift allows grocery warehouse to put a loading dock where it’s needed.

Modular enclosure keeps the loading dock in its place
Sliding curtain walls provide temperature control for warehouse and workers.

Retrofit kits for dock levelers control temperature, dust and cost
End-user qualified for energy rebates after installing improved seals around leveler and pit.

Big Picture: Little things that make a big difference in your operation
Automation is transforming distribution centers. But don’t overlook the little things that can have a big impact on your performance.

4Front Engineered Solutions joins ASSA ABLOY
ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions and associated products, has acquired 4Front Engineered Solutions.

Dock equipment: Clear sign of safety
New trailer restraint and light communications system improves productivity in grocery warehouse.

Taking control of a controlled-temperature dock
Facility cut costs and risk with condensation-resistant doors, tracks and seals.

Castell celebrates 90 years of industrial safety
Company's founder a pioneer in trapped key interlocking, which is still used in dock safety systems worldwide.

Arctic Cold Storage goes automatic
Even though ACS had never had an issue with its manual dock locks, the company decided to upgrade to realize safety improvements and insurance savings.

Vertically mounted air curtain proves a valuable retrofit
Together with existent high-speed rollups, curtain keeps freezer temperature stable.

Networked fans make air quality a breeze at Dillard’s
New system centralizes controls for 26 fans in a 1-million-square-foot Dillard's facility.

New dock hardware protects people, product and profit
With a combination of perimeter seals, dock levelers and vehicle restraints, Lundberg Family Farms' facility maintains a safe, efficient and sanitary seal at its six new dock doors.

Kelley expands into India
Kelley recently announced the launch of Kelley Material Handling Equipment India Pvt. Ltd, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of 4Front Engineered Solutions, Dallas, Texas.


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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