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Pallet handler improves ergonomics and saves time, money
Supplier of nutritional supplements for livestock puts a high value on its business as well as the health and well-being of its workers.

Business and Ergonomics: Big Ass Fans wins community service award
The 2010 WeCARE Award recognizes the fan manufacturer for its volunteer efforts in the greater Lexington, Kentucky area.

Handling amp; Ergonomics Product: Reach truck handles cold storage
Intended for cold-storage environments, the SR 5000 series moving-mast reach truck features a cabin that allows operators to remain productive in temperatures as low as -20°F.

Loading Dock Product: Smooth transition, high-capacity dock levelers
To minimize back injuries from jolts that lift truck drivers experience when crossing the leveler platform and warehouse floor as semi-trailer trucks are serviced, smooth-transition technology has been added to a line of high-capacity loading dock levelers

Supply Chain: Final thoughts on Supply Chain Reset
Labor, retrofits and automation were on display at logistics conference

Handling amp; Ergonomics Product: Double stacked, pneumatic scissor lift for assembly line support
For raising materials up to workers who assemble products while located on elevated platforms, a double-stacked pneumatic scissor lift table is equipped with a riser.

Lift Truck Product: AC-powered lift trucks easy to navigate in tight areas
AC powered Big Joe PDS-20 and PDS-25 lift trucks feature heavy duty I-beam mast construction and enhanced ergonomics.

Materials Handling Product: Plant-air powered, mechanical bearing turntable aids shrink wrapping
For use in shrink wrap applications, a plant-air powered, mechanical bearing turntable includes an internally mounted air motor drive assembly for automatic rotation.

Overhead Handling: Handling Up High
Using the overhead space in your facility not only frees up floor space, but also leads to more efficient product movement

NA 2010: Turn 20,000 cardboard boxes into a 1 ton bundle
Continuous baler transforms 20,000 corrugated boxes into a single, compact bundle.

NA 2010: Lift large loads up to 18 feet
The BFL series of platform scissor lifts simultaneously move large items or multiple pallets from one floor to another floor.

NA 2010: Leveler lifts, transports, and positions 3,000 pound loads
The PalletPal mobile leveler allows workers to lift, transport and position loads up to 3,000 pounds on pallets or skids.

NA 2010: Precise, intelligent overhead handling
The G-Jib incorporates the supplier's G-Force intelligent lifting device and an enclosed-track workstation jib crane to enhance precision throughout its full range of speed.

Workstation cranes lighten the load
Canadian utility manufacturer employs freestanding workstation cranes that move steel trays safely and eliminate worker injuries

Ceiling fans provide cooling comfort
Eight O’Clock Coffee installs ceiling fans to improve conditions for workers in its coffee roasting operations.


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