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White Cap to acquire Gierke Robinson

Acquiring Gierke Robison expands White Cap’s specialty construction PPE and safety product offerings across Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois, and Southwest Wisconsin.

OSHA cites Blazey Construction for excavation collapse onto worker

Since 2020, OSHA cited Blazey Construction five times for trench safety violations. The agency proposed $343,797 in penalties following a trench collapse and worker hospitalization.

SPG launches FoodProtect cutting tool system purpose-built for food processing

Safety Products Global’s FoodProtect controlled cutting system is purpose-built to address cutting cut and laceration risk at food processing and manufacturing facilities.

NIOSH, University of Colorado to launch VitalCog suicide prevention training for extraction industries

The Johnson Depression Center, in partnership with NIOSH, will launch a new VitalCog Suicide Prevention Training program for the oil & gas and mining industries this fall.

Anver: Vacuum tube lifter

November 7, 2016 · A vacuum tube lifter that can be modified with a range of pick up heads allows one person to safely handle cardboard shipping boxes and cartons weighing up to 400 pounds. Powered by a remote, 5-horsepower electric pump running on three-phase power, the VT-Series carton lifter has an adjustable…

Vestil Manufacturing: PEL Quick Lift line

November 5, 2016 · Offered in four models to handle load weights from 125 to 400 pounds, the PEL Quick Lift line can be outfitted with a variety of attachments to handle a range of load types. The units come in stainless and aluminum versions with platforms measuring 23.5 x 18.5 inches or 24 x 20 inches. Handling…

Kinetic Technologies: Line of Material Handling Lifts

November 3, 2016 · A line of lifts supports the ergonomic raising and lowering of small and large carts and portable workstations. The lifts can be powered by pneumatic or hydraulic control and come in three different platform sizes, from 24 x 35 inches to 24 x 48 inches. Standard features include a load-centering…

Pentalift Equipment: E Series scissor lift table

October 31, 2016 · To accommodate building obstructions, such as vertical columns, an E-shaped lift table for personnel allows the unit to be placed as close as necessary to production machinery for monitoring and cleaning access. The lift features three individual sets of scissor legs synchronized with a geared,…

Verti-Lift: New line of scissor lift tables

October 30, 2016 · With lifting capacities from 2,000 to 6,000 pounds and a tilt range up to 60 degrees, a new line of scissor lift tables integrate tilt, turn and convey capabilities with height adjustment to keep work pieces within easy reach of the operator. Operators can adjust the turntable manually for exact…

3PL Provider Uses Voice Picking Solution to Increase Productivity

October 25, 2016 · The solution has replaced Merrill Corp.’s paper-based system, resulting in a considerable decline in picking errors.

Behind the Honeywell Acquisition of Intelligrated

October 11, 2016 · The combination brings together automation, data collection and edge sensors with a global presence.

Entrematic: C-Class high-volume/low-speed (HVLS) fan

October 8, 2016 · Offered in eight different standard color options—as well as special patterns colors for customization of wingtips, motor housing and all other visible components—the C-Class high-volume/low-speed (HVLS) fan’s low profile integrates into any environment. Features include helicopter-inspired…

Cree LED Lighting: CXB Series High Bay LED Fixture

October 5, 2016 · The CXB Series High Bay LED fixture was created as a replacement for traditional HID and multi-lamp fluorescent high-bay luminaires already installed in warehouses. The lighting provides 18,000 to 24,000 median lumen output, cutting energy consumption by more than 50%. Backed by a 10-year…

Wieland Electric: Selos WRT series line of high-current ring-lug terminals

September 7, 2016 · The selos WRT series line of high-current ring-lug terminals has been expanded with new sizes capable of accommodating conductors up to 600 kcmil with ratings up to 510 amperes/1,000 volts. To provide a secure, touch-proof connection for high-current conductors, the terminals feature…

Slow down! Feds want to put limiters on newly manufactured heavy trucks

August 29, 2016 · Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx announced last week that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) want to propose equipping heavy-duty vehicles with devices that limit their speeds on U.S. roadways.

3 Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Global Logistics

August 25, 2016 · Advanced logistics technologies will create a faster, cheaper and more sustainable circulation of goods.

Fairbanks Scales: Driver-Assist System for Vehicle Weighing and Identification

August 24, 2016 · A complete driver-assist system automates vehicle weighing and identification at landfills, recycling plants, and other waste- and recycling-focused materials handling applications. Through simple, seamless acquisition and integration of weight data, the system improves weighing operations’…

GE Lighting: Albeo AHH1 Series LED Luminaire

August 23, 2016 · The Albeo AHH1 series LED luminaire for high- and low-bay lighting installations is a Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D rated fixture for hazardous locations. Ideal for areas with high ambient temperatures and wet applications, the lamp features sealed, IP66-rated construction for…

Dialight: DACS Lighting Control Platform

August 20, 2016 · The DACS control platform allows for commissioning, grouping and scheduling of the lights and sensors. It controls, monitors and manages lighting at the fixture, zone, facility and enterprise-wide level with a simple and secure dashboard interface. When combined with the supplier’s new…