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Advance Lifts celebrates 40th anniversary
Over 40 years, it has expanded into five major product groups with more than 1,500 standard products.

MacroAir ceases manufacturing agreement with 4Front Industries
As of July 1, 2014, MacroAir will end its manufacturing relationship with 4Front Industries by granting the company a license to manufacture its own line of high volume, low speed (HVLS) fans under the Kelley and Serco brands.

Rite-Hite displays full line of dock products including lights, shelters and doors
Rite-Hite (Booth 1331) is showcasing three product lines this year: the Flex Neck LED dock light, the Eclipse shelter and the LiteSpeed high performance door.

Crown Equipment receives 13th design award
International Good Design jury notes stackers' achievement in forklift-operator relationship.

Columbus McKinnon completes acquisition of Unified Industries
Unified designs, manufacturers and markets overhead light rail workstations primarily used in automotive and other industrial applications.

Lift Truck Tips: Teaching an old lift truck new tricks
Fleet owners have plenty of options for improving the ergonomics and productivity of aging equipment.

MacroAir fans first in industry to receive UL listing
High volume, low speed fans receive designation from third-party product safety testing organization.

Ergonomics: Finding and maintaining the golden zone
New solutions are improving productivity and retention among an increasingly diverse workforce.

Overhead handling: A heightened emphasis on ergonomics
No longer content to order from a catalog and let operators figure out the rest, more customers are working closely with suppliers to develop custom overhead handling solutions that elevate safety, productivity and equipment longevity.

Manufacturer cuts annual lighting costs by more than 90%
Intelligent lighting system includes occupancy sensors and the ability to harvest natural light.

Colson Caster announces ‘Made in USA’ initiative
Company website offers literature about the competitive advantage of domestic manufacturing.

Dock equipment: Low-speed fans accelerate production
Air currents provide the expected benefit to worker comfort and a surprise benefit to the manufacturing process.

Storage/Staging: Sliding curtain improves employee comfort, productivity
Alternative to permanent wall provides seasonal flexibility.

Storage/Staging: LED lighting eliminates maintenance headaches
Long-lasting bulbs provide energy-efficient light in workshops and bulk storage.

Storage/Staging: Curtain walls perform under pressure
Flexible dividers allow clear boundaries between sensitive finished goods and work in progress.


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