Gorbel® Inc. To Showcase Warehouse and Overhead Solutions Product Lines Together For First Time at MODEX 2022
Gorbel® Inc., an industry leader in overhead material handling, ergonomic lifting, and industrial fall protection, announces they will be showcasing their full range of customer solutions at the MODEX trade show, the premier supply chain experience, from March 28 to 31, 2022 in Booth B3224. This is the first trade show where Gorbel will feature both the overhead and warehouse sides of their business since a Gorbel affiliate acquired Engineered Lifting Systems, Inc., including the Destuff-it and Restuff-it product lines. At MODEX, Gorbel will display their traditional Overhead Solutions, including a workstation crane, G-Force® and Easy Arm® ergonomic lifting devices, a GS Series Hoist and Tether Track™ Fall Protection Anchors. Additionally, a lightweight, extremely compact tractor drive will be introduced to the market. For the first time, the Gorbel booth will also feature Destuff-IT™ ergonomic conveyor systems that help distribution center workers unload containers faster and with fewer injuries. MODEX is put on by MHI, a leading trade association for the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry. MODEX will illuminate next-generation technologies that empower organizations to revolutionize their supply chains with cutting-edge solutions. Gorbel invites attendees to Booth B3224 to discuss how they can help companies protect their people, productivity, and profitability.
Meet with Flexcon’s solutions exports at MODEX 2022
Avoid a costly container mistake. Many don’t realize the heavy costs of making the wrong choices when it comes to their containers, bulk boxes, dividers and plastic pallets. Poor cube utilization, system failures, inefficiencies and workplace injuries are just a few of the costs of choosing bad containers. Talk to Flexcon’s solutions experts before your next investment. They’ll be on hand at booth #B7411 at MODEX to walk you through the 5-point roadmap to container perfection and show you the innovations you can leverage.
Hubbell Incorporated Recognized as One of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) has been recognized as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This is the second time Hubbell has achieved this recognition. Hubbell’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Gerben Bakker stated, “We are honored to be listed among the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the second consecutive year. This recognition evidences the strong ethical culture that Hubbell’s employees demonstrate every day. Acting with integrity is a core part of our values and at Hubbell, how we do our work is just as important as the results we achieve.” In 2022, 136 companies were recognized, spanning 22 countries and 45 industries. Ethisphere’s assessment process focuses on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives to support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe. “Today, business leaders face their greatest mandate yet to be ethical, accountable, and trusted to drive positive change,” said Ethisphere CEO, Timothy Erblich. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to integrity, sustainability, governance, and community. Congratulations to Hubbell for earning the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation.” The full list of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies can be found at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees. About Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell Incorporated is a leading manufacturer of utility and electrical solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure safely, reliably, and efficiently. With 2021 revenues of $4.2 billion, Hubbell solutions empower and energize communities in front of and behind the meter. The corporate headquarters is located in Shelton, CT.
ORBIS BRINGS THE LATEST IN AUTOMATED AND SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS TO MODEX 2022
ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable packaging, will highlight the intersection of automation with sustainability in reusable packaging solutions at this year’s MODEX show, Booth B8419. ORBIS offers a variety of packaging solutions— including reusable plastic pallets, totes, bulk containers and metal solutions — and services that help supply chains find efficiencies, improve the flow of product and increase sustainability, all while reducing costs. ORBIS is exhibiting at this year’s show held in Atlanta, March 28-31. A prominent feature of the booth will be reusable containers and pallets optimized for automated systems. The booth will highlight the importance of increasing supply chain sustainability by showcasing reusable packaging solutions that can be manufactured, used, reused and reprocessed without impacting the solid waste stream. In addition to promoting the role reusables play in driving the circular economy concept, the booth will emphasize the importance in choosing the right container in the design of automated systems. “As supply chains evolve and the adoption of modern storage systems increases across all industries, we’re committed to delivering our customers reusable packaging solutions that meet the needs of automated systems while also supporting supply chain sustainability,” said Bob Petersen, VP of marketing and product management at ORBIS Corporation. “From primary packaging applications to e-commerce, automotive and more, we offer a variety of packaging solutions that help our customers keep up with today’s demands while reducing their impact on the planet.” With sustainability, e-commerce and automation top of mind for today’s supply chain managers, the ORBIS booth will showcase a variety of packaging solutions and programs for primary packaging, retail, automotive and industrial operations, including: E-commerce solutions for in-store and distribution centers From pick-to-order and order staging to curbside delivery and merchandising, ORBIS offers solutions for all aspects of e-commerce fulfillment. These versatile packaging solutions provide transportation efficiencies as they are stackable and nestable, and ease the picking process for associates by reducing touches, maximizing order quantity, ensuring fast and accurate delivery, and more. OpteBulk™ systems An optimal replacement for single-use fiber corrugated boxes and wooden pallets, the OpteBulk™ system is a pallet, sleeve and top cap system designed to efficiently handle and transport products in a wide variety of industries. Ideal for both manual and automated environments, the OpteBulk system offers sustainability, transportation and cost-saving benefits. The new 6-fold sleeve pack is optimized specifically for the manufacturing and transportation of primary packaging products, including beverage preforms, caps and closures, and blown bottle applications. 40×48 Odyssey® pallet The 40×48 Odyssey® pallet provides stability with unique design features, including optional steel reinforcements and molded-in frictional elements. These elements minimize load shifting, do not damage cases or product, and prevent pallet slippage off fork equipment. The Odyssey pallet is also a highly durable and sustainable solution, with 36 times the life span of a 40×48-inch whitewood stringer pallet, according to a recent study. In FasTrack life-cycle analysis testing, the Odyssey plastic pallet completed 400 cycles through the supply chain without failure, compared with the wood pallet’s 11 cycles. PlastiCorr® reusable plastic box PlastiCorr® reusable plastic box is a direct replacement for corrugated fiber boxes with identical functionality and enhanced features. This sustainable solution works seamlessly with existing automated packaging lines and is ideal for food, beverage and CPG applications. The patented design of the PlastiCorr box allows the box’s flaps to fold and straighten like new every time, allowing PlastiCorr reusable plastic boxes to be reused over 70 times with no change to pack count or pallet configurations. ORBIShield® protective dunnage ORBIShield dunnage is designed to protect unique vehicle parts during transit, assembly and storage using a variety of foam, rigid and fabric materials. The PolySilk™ nonwoven center fabric is ideal for soft divider sets, hanging bags used for lightweight parts, and protection for extra-delicate Class-A components, chrome and painted parts. Composed of extruded polypropylene, Lite Foam™ dunnage offers uniform strength and eliminates the ribbing effect seen in other lightweight dunnage materials. The design versatility of Lite Foam dunnage allows for multiapplication use — making it ideal for the automotive supply chain. StakPak® Plus container The StakPak® Plus tote adds various collar sizes to increase a container’s height to accommodate unique-shaped parts commonly found in the industrial and automotive supply chains. These containers take all the best attributes of the traditional StakPak container, including reusability and cost savings, and combine them with customized heights to increase container capacity. In addition, all StakPak Plus totes are fully compatible with existing totes in the industry. Other products for the industrial supply chain will also be on hand, including the AdjustaPak™ sliding dunnage, the collapsible 48 x45 BulkPak® containers and electrostatic discharge safe packaging. At MODEX 2022, ORBIS will offer two presentations: Optimizing In-Store and Warehouse Operations for E-Commerce with Reusable Packaging; March 28; 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Andrea Nottestad, senior product manager Location: DC Velocity’s Transportation & Logistics Theater Drive Automated System Uptime with Reusable Totes; March 29; 2:15 p.m. Speaker: Andrea Nottestad, senior product manager Location: Theater B Visit ORBIS at MODEX 2022, Booth B8419, to learn more, or go to orbiscorporation.com. For members of the media interested in visiting the ORBIS booth and speaking with one of our experts, please contact Kate Daniels at kdaniels@bader-rutter.com. About ORBIS Corporation With more than 170 years of material handling expertise and 65 years of plastics innovations, ORBIS helps world-class customers move their product faster, safer and more cost-effectively with reusable totes, pallets, containers, dunnage and racks. Using a proven approach, ORBIS experts analyze customers’ systems, design a solution and execute a reusable packaging program for longer-term cost savings and sustainability. Using life-cycle assessments to compare reusable and single-use packaging, ORBIS also helps customers reduce their overall environmental impact. ORBIS is a part of Menasha Corporation, one of the oldest family-owned manufacturers in the United States. As a steward of sustainability, ORBIS is committed to a better world for future generations. Headquartered in Oconomowoc, ORBIS has more than 2,500 employees and 55 locations throughout North America and Europe. For more information, please visit www.orbiscorporation.com, www.facebook.com/ORBISCorporation, www.twitter.com/orbiscorp, https://www.linkedin.com/company/orbiscorporation or www.youtube.com/orbiscorp.
JLT Mobile Computers to showcase extensive lineup of rugged mobile IT solutions at MODEX 2022
Booth highlights include the popular JLT6012™ series of rugged forklift mounted computers that are now available in dedicated Android™ and Windows™ versions to give customers full flexibility to choose the best operating system fit for their specific environment. JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer of reliable computing solutions for demanding environments, announces it will be presenting an extensive spectrum of rugged mobile computers and accessories as well as end-to-end IT solutions for the supply chain, manufacturing and distribution industries at MODEX 2022 in Atlanta Georgia, March 28-31, Booth #C8087. Complementing the breadth of JLT’s own booth display will be partner exhibits by Winmate and International Barcoding. This year’s booth highlight is the acclaimed JLT6012™ series of rugged vehicle-mount computers, which now comprises a new and dedicated Android version (JLT6012A™) in addition to the already highly popular JLT6012™ unit with support for the Windows operating system. These high-end forklift terminals offer a unique combination of ruggedness, processing, and wireless connectivity performance to sustain reliable operation in less-than-optimal conditions. “At SSAB we pride ourselves in our commitment to not only performance but also sustainability,” said Klas Lundåsen, IT Technician at long-standing JLT customer SSAB Common IT Service. “That goes for our specialized products and services, and it also goes for third party products we use in our organization. Our relationship with JLT started in 2003 and their products have been up and running with an almost non-existent failure rate ever since then. The latest addition JLT6012 computers fit right in; they’re built to last.” Also on display at MODEX will be JLT’s other vehicle-mounts, the company’s broad lineup of rugged handheld and rugged tablet computers, as well as barcode scanners that make JLT a one-stop-shop provider for all rugged mobile computer needs where mobility and wireless connectivity and complete service and support are key. Two notable rugged wireless mobility devices on display at the JLT MODEX booth are the ultra-slim and lightweight MT3010A™ Android and MT2010P™ Windows tablets. Featuring state-of-the-art wireless technology to ensure reliable connectivity under any conditions, they put data directly and conveniently into the hands of the warehouse workforce, enabling them to make decisions on the fly as Modern Materials Handling editor Gary Forger aptly put it in a recent article. With over 25 years of experience in developing, manufacturing, and installing rugged IT solutions, a dedicated software development branch and a global network of strategic partners, JLT is in a unique position to address each customer’s individual needs by offering a full spectrum of high-quality hardware, software, and services. As a trusted, well-established solutions provider, JLT offers customers: 24-7-365 performance: Today’s warehouses depend on reliable IT systems to keep goods moving. IT break downs and inefficiency are unacceptable. This is where JLT’s decades of expertise come into play with products designed from the ground up for demanding warehouse environments and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by warehouse operators. Like no other, JLT ensures that deployed devices have seamless coverage and integrate smoothly with existing systems. Warehouse workhorses: JLT has the latest Android as well as traditional Windows vehicle-mount, tablet, and handheld computers, ensuring the right fit for every warehouse use. The popular JLT6012 series – which includes the well-received new Android 10 based JLT6012A rugged vehicle-mount terminal (see professional review) – presents unparalleled functionality as a flexible platform for developing innovative hardware, software and services for the needs of today and tomorrow. Maintenance costs are minimal, wear and tear prone components can be easily serviced, and software upgraded remotely. Other JLT warehouse workhorses are the reliable JLT1214N™ and JLT1214P™ computers, which are deployed worldwide by major warehouse operators to increase uptime and efficiency. Going the extra mile: What sets JLT apart is the dependability and extent of their services and support. JLT is on hand to help customers solve their toughest business challenges every step of the way, and offers in JLT:Care™ a no-questions-asked service agreement with clear levels of coverage, known turnaround times, and zero exclusions. State-of-the-art technology: Technology advances at a rapid pace, and JLT stays ahead of the game with productivity-enhancing updates and upgrades. Stay tuned for impending JLT6012 product line upgrade announcements in processing power, battery, as well as wireless communication technology and performance! To schedule a meeting during the MODEX 2022 show in Atlanta go here, or visit www.jltmobile.com to learn more about JLT Mobile Computers as a solutions provider.