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ARPAC, an OEM integrator of complete end-of-line packaging solutions, has acquired Lambert Material Handling, a manufacturer of conventional palletizers for over 66 years, introducing the first automatic palletizer to the North American market in 1948. "ARPAC has strategically grown to be an industry leader in robotic and packaging systems integration by anticipating and understanding the […]

DuraSource is a new single-source supplier of more than 6 million parts and products for every make and model of electric and internal combustion (IC) lift trucks, including but not limited to Caterpillar, Clark, Crown, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Komatsu, Linde, Mitsubishi and Toyota. Lift truck parts available through DuraSource include: Wheels and tires Motors and drive units Electric and hydraulic […]

A new report released by the NAIOP Research Foundation says that net demand for industrial space could reach 250 million sq. ft. in 2014, surpassing the near-record level of 233 million sq. ft. set in 2013.       The significant level of absorption is due to the expected return of housing construction, which requires […]

The Morse 86-SS below-the-hook drum lifter is a high performance option in the drum lifter line suitable for applications in the marine, construction, and oil industries, among others. A major design benefit of this model is its supported below by two bars and secured around the girth by a positive grip cinch chain with a […]

  Hoist UK has named Mark Revans business development engineer at the Wirral, UK-based industrial and entertainment lifting equipment firm. Director Tony Dickson said: “Mark has a lifetime of experience in the lifting trade beginning his career straight from school on a full apprenticeship with Merseyside Lifting Gear Services, where he trained as a chainsmith/fabricator, […]

  Åkerströms Björbo AB has signed a distributor agreement with Konsis Industrial Automation Co., of Turkey. The agreement means that Konsis Industrial Automation Co. will be Åkerströms‘ Turkish distributor of remote controls to the industrial and mobile markets. Since 2004, Konsis has specialised in various technical solutions in industrial automation, including the hoist market. It […]

TANDEMLOC Inc., Havelock, N.C., has  introduced a new line of lower capacity products, which were developed in response to customer requests and further focus on company goals. The company has manufactured lifting devices like spreaders, lifting beams, and lift slings in capacities more than 1,500 tons. The new lighter range of material-handling products include pallet (skid) […]

Yale Materials Handling Corp. unveiled the new Yale ERP025-030VC three-wheel sit-down electric lift truck series, the MPBO45-VG heavy-duty walkie pallet truck, and Yale iSi Technology—a common control system integrated across Yale warehouse lift truck products. The new ERP025-030VC is designed with a narrow width and tight turning radius, allowing operators to maneuver confidently and efficiently […]

Konecranes Inc. recently became a member of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO project committee (PC) 283. Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and led by the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the TAG was formed in order to develop an international occupational health and safety (OH&S) standard to keep […]

Caster Concepts has developed the TWERGO wheel. Designed for a wide variety of industrial applications, the multiple wheel ergonomic casters that utilize TWERGO wheels provide easier movement of loaded carts or vehicles. The TWERGO wheel and caster’s unique tread minimizes friction and eliminates scrubbing and sliding when turning, while providing the impact resistance of normal wheels. […]