Material Handling Articles

Palletpalooza!
There were pallets aplenty at the inaugural Modex 2012 show in Atlanta. Here's a look at just a few of the more interesting pallet products on display.

Mushroom-based packaging gets a boost in business deal
Sealed Air Corp. will help Ecovative Design expand distribution of its compostable packaging material.

New book helps warehouse operators assess performance
Developer of the "Warehouse Maturity Scan" says it will help warehouse operators achieve best-in-class performance.

Simple equipment designs solve complex problems
The back stories of a stretch wrapper and collapsible crates exhibited at Modex 2012 demonstrate how necessity can be the mother of material handling invention.

Hiring engineers during the recession pays off for material handling equipment vendor
Dematic Corp.'s decision to invest in technical personnel proves to be a good call.

On a roll at Amway
A new state-of-the-art conveyor system whisks more than 24,000 items through the company's Michigan DC a day.

Logistics on the big screen
Ocean shipping and a forklift are key plot elements in a couple of entertaining films.

"Inventory nightmares" highlight importance of good asset tracking
The consequences of failing to keep track of inventory can be dire, as these tales of woe demonstrate.

Nashville Wire buys AWP Industries
Merger brings together the largest makers of wire decking for pallet racks, containers.

You name it, we can move it
Whether it's an elephant, panda, grizzly cubs, or a giant pumpkin, there's a logistics company out there that can help you transport it.


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