Zallys® Electric Material Handling partners with eTug PRO for North America launch
Italy-based Zallys®, a manufacturer of electric material handling solutions since 1996, has partnered with the new eTug PRO Division of Japan USA Precision Tools to be the Authorized Factory Agent, Importer, and Distributor for the North American market. The initial roll-out campaign launching now features the top-of-the-line Zallys Electronic Tug series that are very popular in many segments worldwide including Automotive, Metallurgical, Glass & Stone, Railways, Textiles, Maintenance, Laundries, Hospitals, Waste Handling, Production Lines, Airports, Logistics and more. Thanks to decades of experience in the design and manufacture of professional electric vehicles, Zallys has always been a reference company in its field, offering logistics solutions for any requirement related to the handling of wheeled loads. Zallys has the widest range of utility electric vehicles available in the global market and offers pedestrian and man-on-board vehicles, being the ideal solution for all needs related to material handling. Featured Solution: ZALLYS Model M12 Electric Tug Move Heavy A-Frames Safer and Faster Innovative World-Class Solutions Made in Italy. Towing Capacity on Level Ground: 2,200 pounds Max Speed Forward / Backward: 3 MPH Maximum Slope: 15% eTug PRO is a new sales division of Japan USA Precision Tools (JUPT) focused on the Zallys product line. California-based JUPT specializes in the highest quality Precision Machines, Accurate Made-to-Order Tooling, Automation Components, Automation Systems and Material Handling Solutions.
Two-Wheel Hand Truck has Powered Elevating Platform
Lift’n Buddy LNB-2 two-wheel hand trucks from Presto ECOA take mobility to a new level. They combine the convenience, versatility, and ease of use of a two-wheeler with the lifting and lowering capabilities of a compact powered stacker. At the touch of a button, the LNB-2 platform raises loads up to 200 lbs. from floor level to over three feet high. This vertical load positioning capability dramatically simplifies the task of transferring items from floors to shelves, workbenches, conveyors, processing equipment, and vice-versa. They are also ideal for loading and unloading delivery trucks and work vehicles. The unique design of the LNB-2 allows it to be completely free-standing, even when fully loaded and raised, allowing workers to easily slide loads onto or off of the platform. The Lift’n Buddy lift mechanism is comprised of a timing belt drive that is quiet, quick, and responsive. Power is provided by two 12-volt batteries which are easily recharged with a built-in 110V charger. Two additional Lift’n Buddy models are available. The LNB Pail Lifter has a specially designed lifting yoke for handling five-gallon pails (up to three at a time) making it well-suited for use in paint stores, hardware stores, and food/chemical plants where plastic pails are commonly used. The LNB Keg Lifter is equipped with a u-shaped bracket to hold any size or shape beer keg safely and securely during transport or lifting and is ideal for use in liquor stores, microbreweries, tap rooms, and entertainment venues. All three units are built on a durable lightweight aluminum frame with a powder coat finish.
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Interthor takes parent company’s name in the US on January 1st
From January 1, 2024 Interthor will officially go by the name Logitrans A/S, and move even closer to its parent company and origin in Denmark. Interthor Inc. and Logitrans A/S Denmark met in the early 80s at a tradeshow. The founder of Interthor Carl Thorkildson saw huge potential in the US for the clever compact ergonomic lifting equipment that Logitrans was manufacturing. The Thork Lift was the first product Interthor Inc introduced to the US market. It was the first skid lift in the US. A groundbreaking ergonomic product back then, and today 40+ years on it is still our best-selling product. Carl Thorkildson retired, and Interthor Inc. was acquired by Logitrans A/S back in 2006. Since then Interthor Inc has been running as a direct subsidiary of Logitrans A/S Denmark with its own sales office and warehouse in greater Chicagoland area. As a part of the new business strategy, Logitrans wishes to further synchronize the US division with the headquarter to create an even stronger global brand and presence. “Interthor was founded in 1957 and we have a trusted and well-known brand name in the US, but over the years we have seen more globalization of our end-users. Therefore, it makes sense to use the same name globally for our company. This way end-users know, we are able to service with clever compact ergonomic products no matter, if they are based in Europe, Asia, Australia, North or South America”, says Jesper L Jorgensen VP of Sales in the US. This name change will not affect the organizational structure of Interthor Inc, nor will it affect the relationships with partners, dealers and end-users. Business will run as usual – just under the name Logitrans A/S. The official date for changing from Interthor Inc to Logitrans A/S is January 1st 2024. However, the practical name change will happen gradually, which is why you might see the Logitrans logo on different elements and material starting from now.
Autoquip celebrates 75th Anniversary
Autoquip Corporation is celebrating its 75th anniversary of providing innovative lifting solutions to the material handling industry. The company was originally founded in Chicago in 1947 to provide hydraulic material handling lifts for manufacturing applications. It relocated to its current home in Guthrie, Oklahoma in 1974, and has redefined the industry with an innovative array of lifting solutions and advanced control systems. “The company has come a long way since its founding in 1947,” said Autoquip General Manager Chris Kuehni, “It was started in Chicago to provide basic hydraulic material handling lifts, and today we specialize in developing ‘best-in-class’ custom solutions for complex manufacturing and distribution applications.” Today Autoquip is much more than a standard lift company. It designs premium custom solutions to incorporate state-of-the-art technologies to perform or combine multiple tasks of lifting, tilting, turning, or transporting parts or materials. All are controlled by advanced, custom programmable control systems that are reliable, easy to use, and monitor. Autoquip is the established leader in the design and manufacture of custom hydraulic and mechanical lifting equipment for high-capacity applications, precision positioning, process automation, conveyance, high vertical travel multi-level transport, complex system integration, and control technologies. It designs and builds material handling solutions for some of the largest companies in the U.S. including Amazon, Boeing, Pratt Whitney, FedEx, Space X, Blue Origin, and CVS. “75 years is a milestone for not only the company but for our customers, suppliers, and employees as well. They have provided the foundation that positioned us to move past the standard offerings of our traditional competitors to provide truly innovative solutions that improve productivity and efficiency.” Autoquip is owned by Miner Enterprises, a family company that is solidly focused on the future as demonstrated by its recent acquisition of OSCO Controls and its 2009 acquisition of American Lifts. That blended two of the strongest brands of material handling equipment together as a beacon for “Made-in-America” innovation and quality. Autoquip is a longtime member of both MHI and MHEDA trade groups and has provided industry stewardship to improve guidelines and best practices to continually move the material handling industry forward.
Small stackers satisfy a wide range of lifting and transporting needs
Manual push stackers from Presto Lifts are ideal for a wide variety of light industrial, warehousing, and retail back-room applications. They can be configured with a manual or powered lift. M-Series units have either a foot or hand-actuated pump to raise and lower loads with no electrical power. B-Series models utilize onboard battery power for lifting and lowering. Both styles are lightweight, compact, highly maneuverable, and simple to operate. Proven chain over hydraulic design moves loads smoothly up and down. Customers have the option of specifying adjustable, solid steel forks for use with pallets or skids or a flat steel platform for use with single boxes or other individual items like dies, molds, etc. M-Series manual lift models are available in 1,000 or 2,000-pound capacities with up to an 18” load center and lifting heights up to 76”. B-Series powered lift units can be specified with 1,000, 1,500, or 2,000-pound capacities at a 15” load center with lifting heights up to 78”. All units are equipped with a foot-operated floor lock, a safety shield on the mast, high-impact, floor-saving phenolic wheels, and casters. To further improve the convenience and versatility of these stackers, they can be furnished with several options. Standard forks or platforms can be replaced with modified platforms that are wider, deeper, and have special shapes or custom cutouts. Special load handling attachments can also be supplied including a boom with hook, cylindrical ram, drum grabber, conveyor roller bed or die pulling winch. Powered lift units can also be furnished with a tethered remote lifting and lowering control pendant.
Southworth Products introduces Lift Tables for Fork-Free environments
ZLS Series Floor Height Lift Tables from Southworth Products have a pan-style platform that, when lowered, sits essentially flush to the floor allowing them to be loaded and unloaded with an ordinary hand pallet truck. Forklift-free loading and unloading have become increasingly important as many facilities have established fork-free zones, and some have eliminated forklifts entirely. Ideal for palletizing applications, ZLS Lifts gives workers unobstructed access to loads from all four sides. Once loaded, the hydraulic lift table can be positioned to any height up to 35-3/8”. The large 50” x 48” platform accepts a variety of pallet and skid sizes, including the open or closed bottom. Three models are available with 2000, 4000 or 6000-pound capacities. A 6” flexible, high-visibility yellow strip is mounted to the front edge of the platform to protect against toe injuries. Lifting and lowering is controlled by either a footswitch or pushbutton pendant. Units operate on standard 115/1/60 power. ZLS Series Lifts can be equipped with a wide range of safety and convenience options including bellows accordion skirting, photo-eye toe protection, one-touch auto-leveling, portability chains, custom platform sizes, and corrosion-resistant finishes.
FlexQube receives an order worth $520 000 from Siemens Mobility
FlexQube announces it has received a $520,000 order for additional material handling carts from Siemens Mobility in the U.S. Siemens Mobility designs and manufacturers rail vehicles, locomotives, components, and systems to more than 30 transit agencies and cities across North America with manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Louisville, KY and Marion, KY. The carts will be delivered in 2022. Siemens Mobility has been a continuing customer of FlexQube since 2017.
Interthor/Logitrans is even more focused on green conversion – now with ISO 14001 certification
The Danish owner-managed company, Interthor Inc./Logitrans A/S, which for many decades has excelled in the global market for material handling equipment with its unique ergonomic solutions and high quality, is now even more focused on the green conversion. Most recently, Interthor/Logitrans has achieved another certification; the very recognized international standard in environmental management systems, ISO 14001. This standard sets specific requirements for the company to identify and understand its environmental impacts on activities and products. The company must establish an environmental policy, environmental objectives and set clear goals for improving its environmental efforts. “During the past year, we have worked purposefully to establish a strong foundation and a common understanding of environmental management system at Interthor / Logitrans, and we are therefore very proud of our ISO 14001 certification. With this certification, we have a tool to deliver environmental improvement results and to reduce pollution, waste generation, and inappropriate emissions into the environment ”. says Inese Niedola, QHSE Coordinator at Interthor/Logitrans. “We want to work strategically and consciously with our environmental goals and thereby minimize our environmental impact. With the ISO 14001 certification, we must constantly make improvements and evaluate. We have already done this before we were certified, but now we want to put even more focus on the environmental area. Over the past five years, Interthor/Logitrans has achieved very specific energy-saving measures, as electricity consumption has fallen by approx. 31%, which corresponds to a decrease in the CO2 footprint, cf. BBV tool, of 46.4 t. CO2″. added Niedola. “We have achieved the reduction through energy efficiency, where we, among other things. have replaced an exhaust system with regrowth and replaced an air compressor in our production, which has helped to reduce a large part of our electricity and gas consumption. We have also set some goals for further reduction and thereby expect to contribute even more to reducing our environmental impact. Our environmental certification should not just be visible on our website – it is a living and constant process that we will constantly work with “, explains Inese Niedola. Interthor/Logitrans’ goal is to work environmentally consciously, contribute actively and work purposefully with the green conversion, and Interthor / Logitrans therefore also works with the project “Klimaklar SMV” (“Climate Ready SME”), where small and medium-sized companies can get advice on how to strengthen growth and competitiveness via a specific climate strategy, CO2 calculation, and branding. Behind the project, you find the Manufacturing Industry, Danish Industry, and the Danish Industry Foundation in collaboration with other competent partners. Interthor/Logitrans also works with the nation-wide project ”Grøn Cirkulær Omstilling” (“Green Circular Transformation”), where the focus is put on development in a more sustainable and circular direction. This project is financed by the EU. “We have for a very long time focused on reducing CO2 emissions and green circular conversion, and through this work, we are now much more aware of our CO2 emission and how we can reduce it. The work has only just started, and we have high expectations and a lot of initiatives in the pipeline. One of the next projects is to make an overall sustainability strategy, which will become part of our overall strategy and a strategy for how we will implement and work with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. ” said CEO Gitte Kirkegaard.
Creform Tite-Space AGV with cart…the front end to automotive assembly
Creform Corporation has designed and built a compact AGV with the fabricated cart that provides a manufacturer with the ability to hold automotive front-end modules during assembly. The Creform BST AGV, Model CA-250060-NSI-K9 works as an automated tugger, traveling along a magnetic tape guidepath, slipping under the stationary cart, extending a tow pin into the cart’s frame, and then conveying it to a designated workstation or unloading point. This unit has the functionality of a larger Creform BST-NSI, but in a compact package for enhanced maneuverability. The AGV offers a sophisticated programmable control system and can control 50 courses with up to 128 commands for each. Course programming can be accomplished with a PC or HMI touch screen and programs can be downloaded via USB memory, ethernet cable, or RF. The AGV is powered by a 24-volt system with two 12v AGM batteries. With an optional opportunity charging system that extends off the back as an add-on module, the system provides for optical communication between the AGV and battery charging station. The vehicle pulls into charging position, signals its presence, lowers the charging probe to contact the conductor plates embedded in the floor, and turns on the charger for a quick battery boost. With each circuit of the guidepath, batteries are automatically charged by just pulling into the charging station positioned along the route. No human intervention is necessary. The unit features a removable cover for access to system components and the whole assembly tilts up for access to the battery compartment. With the opportunity charging system, the need to access batteries should be infrequent. The Category 2 safety features include an Audible warning and flashing light, obstacle sensor, non-contact laser bumper, and emergency stop. Options to the system include remote start via data transmitter at home station, radio communications to integrate with a Creform traffic control system, as well as a preventative maintenance program to ensure reliable operations. In this application, the custom-designed and fabricated front-end module cart holds automotive front-end module assemblies. The cart stays with AGV in normal operation and makes up the assembly line as well as delivery AGV. Since they stay connected, the cart features a remote start/stop/work complete button panel that plugs into the AGV. This provides the operator a convenient way to control the AGV without having to access the lower front control panel on the AGV itself. The cart’s dimensions are 3′ W x 4′ L x 42″ T and holds about The Creform System is used to create an array of material handling and efficiency-enhancing devices and is a proven component in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs. The company partners with customers in developing and implementing these programs.
Creform to feature AGVs, Workstations, Carts and Flow Racks at MODEX 2022
Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for the design and building of material handling structures and AGVs will showcase several of its products in booth B6848, at MODEX 2022, March 28-31, Atlanta World Congress Center. Highlighting the exhibit will be an NSI AGV which can control up to 50 courses with 128 commands each via HMI touch screen and built-in RFID for traffic control. The Creform System consists of over 700 components including plastic-coated steel pipe, fittings, and accessories for building AGVs, flow racks, carts, workstations, and other material handling structures. AGVs, from simple bolt-on units to sophisticated low-profile tuggers. Systems can be simple loops for kit cart delivery to plant-wide material delivery that are managed by Creform’s traffic control system. Units have a variety of load ratings, configurations, and power sources. Flow racks are designed and built as single-lane parts feeders to large supermarket systems for kitting. As with all Creform flow racks, capacity, size, and configurations are all custom designed for the application. Carts, from small general-purpose pushcarts to model-specific kitting carts are Creform specialties. They are built using a system of 28 mm, 32 mm, and 42 mm plastic coated steel pipe and metal joints and can be configured for ESD (anti-static) applications. Creform workstations are built for single-person use to multi-person assembly cells. Workstations can be configured for stand-up or a sit-down position and can be built and designed on wheels or be stationary. The Creform System is a proven component in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs, and the company partners with customers in developing and implementing these programs.
Warehousing industry is “Ready” but deliveries aren’t coming say UK-Based Material Handling Experts
The warehousing industry is ready for incoming deliveries from abroad, but nothing is coming due to post-Brexit customs delays, says Midland Bearings, an equipment supplier to the UK warehousing and logistics sector. The logistics industry has been hit hard by the UK’s departure from the EU, facing increasing delivery costs, high customs fees, and a worrying reduction in lorry drivers. The industry has also had to work with the Government’s frequent delays and uncertainties, all while trying to catch up on business lost over the pandemic. Important policies like the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), which was promised to be put into action years ago have been victim to numerous delays. A similar situation has also been seen with the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) which has finally been put in place, but to the disappointment of many in the industry who believe it’s not in working order. In an industry that’s already been struggling during the pandemic, these delays at the border are piling on further strain on businesses. Warehousing—as well as ports, retailers, and forwarders—are ready and waiting for deliveries in hopes of getting their businesses back to ‘normal’, but the government has made any immediate hope of improvement very unlikely. Phil Chesworth, Managing Director at Midland Pallet Trucks says, “Everyone in our industry has worked extremely hard to stay afloat over the pandemic. It’s really tough to see these delays hold us back. The government needs to seriously address these problems, and quickly, to avoid causing any more issues. “We know from our customers that warehouses have prepared themselves for deliveries picking up, but these deliveries simply aren’t coming. It’s really disappointing to see companies who have tried their best be penalized due to government delays.”
Creform heavy-duty A-Frame kitting cart brings high capacity and industrial durability to the shop floor
Creform Corporation, a manufacturer of unique products for material handling and commercial structures has designed and built a kitting cart with a single slanted side and four levels of pegs that can be used to support longer items as well as to hang smaller items. The cart is built with Creform’s unique 42mm pipe/joint components for high capacity and industrial durability. The cart was designed to assist in production efficiency, reduce product damage, and support lean manufacturing initiatives. The easy to reconfigure cart was specifically designed to hold production parts as well as tooling. It has an A-frame design with the canted side that makes loading/unloading easier and keeps the load centered on the cart for stability. It also features three horizontal shelves that can be accessed from the backside of the cart. Each shelf features a ½” HDPE bottom for added product protection. The open design of the cart makes all positions and shelves visible which enhances inventory management and efficient part selection, as well as providing the user with the ability to see through the structure that further enhances safety when the cart is moved. By configuring the cart, the modular design allows the user to add only the accessories they need. Each cart is built tough to handle the rigors of a production environment. In this application, the cart is filled in the warehouse area and moved directly to the installation point on the production floor. The cart shown has overall dimensions of 78″ L x 34″ W x 66″ H and comes with six large diameter swivel casters with 4 in. wheels. The cart shown can hold up to 600 lb. As with all Creform carts, higher load capacities, custom sizes, and configurations are possible with the Creform system of 28 mm, 32 mm, and 42 mm plastic coated steel pipes and metal joints. A wide variety of pipe color options are available and upgrade hitches are available for AGV or tugger delivery. Accessories include hooks, label holders for shelf levels or even shelf positions, pockets for paperwork, writing surface with clipboards just to name a few. Creform carts are available as a kit, assembled structure, or in component form for a complete DIY solution. The Creform System is used to create an array of material handling and efficiency-enhancing devices and is a proven component in continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing programs. The company partners with customers in developing and implementing these programs.
Raymond introduces K. Hartwall Liftliner® tow-train
The Raymond Corporation and K.Hartwall, a global provider of logistics solutions located in Finland, announce an exclusive partnership in the United States and Canada. The agreement provides Raymond Solutions and Support Centers with the ability to offer a variety of K.Hartwall solutions, including tow-trains, carts, foldable cages, and more. The latest addition is the K.Hartwall LiftLiner® tow-train system. It is compatible with the Raymond® 8610 tow tractor or Raymond Courier™ 3020 and 3220 automated tow tractor models. This innovative and agile tow-train solution has an unparalleled compact design and unique patented steering system, offering a tight turn radius and high maneuverability in very narrow aisles. The LiftLiner solution has an ergonomic patented load system that handles up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) with a three-second lift. With special tilting technology and the capability to load and unload different-sized carts from both sides without the need to sequence, this operator-friendly, lean logistics solution helps streamline processes and drastically reduces handling costs. “The addition of the LiftLiner tow-train offering showcases Raymond and its extensive network of Solutions and Support Centers commitment to bringing innovative, end-to-end solutions to businesses of all sizes,” said Dave Norton, vice president of customer solutions and support, The Raymond Corporation. “We are always looking for new intralogistics solutions to help businesses drive continuous improvement, optimize their operations and support their ever-changing needs.” “The partnership strengthens both of our businesses by widening our reach and product range to offer better services to customers in North America,” said K.Hartwall CEO Jerker Hartwall. “By putting together our strengths, we can reach both new customers and new markets as one strong team.”
Floor level lift tables can be loaded by a hand pallet truck
¾ XZ Series Lift Tables from Presto ECOA feature Zero-Height platforms that sit just 3/8” above the floor. This extreme low height allows loads to be rolled on or off of them with a hand pallet jack, making them ideal for facilities without a forklift, or for use in fork-free designated areas. Loads can be accessed from all four sides of the platform making the lift well suited for palletizing operations. Six standard models are available and can be furnished in 2,000, 4,000, or 6,000 lb. capacities with either a 44” x 48” or 50” x 48” platform. Lifting and lowering are controlled by either a hand pendant or footswitch. The maximum platform height is 35-3/8”. XZ Series lifts are equipped with a 1 HP external power unit and operate on standard 115/1/60 electrical power. The front of the platform is equipped with a 6” deep flexible strip that yields on contact to prevent toe injuries. In addition to standard configurations, a variety of options are available including custom platform sizes, bellows skirting, and one-touch leveling.
Pallet Truck attachment adjusts load height for improved order picking
The PalletPal Walkie from Southworth Products is an automatic pallet load leveler that mounts on to any standard electric walkie or walkie/rider pallet truck to make order picking faster, safer and easier. Built on the proven design of PalletPal Level Loaders, the PalletPal Walkie uses a calibrated spring mechanism to automatically adjust the height of a pallet load as boxes are added or removed. The top layer of the load is always at a comfortable, convenient working height allowing employees to load or offload items with no bending, stretching, or awkward posture. The platform features an anti-slip surface and accepts any type of pallet or skid including GEO and half pallets. Platform recesses and non-skid base treads allow workers to step up close to the load to minimize reaching across the pallet. No tools are required to mount the PalletPal Walkie on a pallet truck. The specially designed reinforced base frame has generous flared openings at the end of each fork channel to receive the forks of all standard electric walkies for easy pick-up and drop off without binding. Once loaded onto the pallet truck the PalletPal walkie is ready for use with no adjustments or modifications. Whether under load or empty PalletPal Walkie will not slip on the pallet truck forks. In a typical application, a worker picks orders until a pallet is full and then drops the entire load, including the PalletPal Walkie, in a staging area where the pallet is loaded to a truck by a forklift or stacker. The worker then picks up another PalletPal Walkie and repeats the process.
Magliner introduces powered Lifting Hand Truck
Magline, Inc., manufacturer of innovative material handling equipment, has added the Powered Lifting Hand Truck to the family of powered products. The Powered Lifting Hand Truck allows operators to easily lift and lower heavy loads, up to 200 pounds, minimizing awkward movements and reducing the risk of injury. The Powered Lifting Hand Truck has a 500-pound overall load capacity when used as a traditional hand truck, as the design includes many familiar components used in the Magliner portfolio of lightweight, aluminum hand trucks. The Powered Lifting Hand Truck not only compliments the Magliner catalog of 2 wheel hand trucks, but it also enhances the line-up of LiftPlus® powered stackers. The Powered Lifting Hand Truck, while having a lower lifting capacity compared to the LiftPlus units, will be well received for use in tight areas where other stackers, or for that matter, fork trucks are overkill or simply have too large of a footprint. The lithium battery-powered unit lifts up to 40” high – making it ideal for stacking kegs, lifting merchandise and other heavy items, loading vehicles and so much more. In many cases, the Powered Lifting Hand Truck will allow a single operator to do what requires two people without the machine. Similar to other Magliner hand trucks, the customer has the ability to choose the lifting nose, handle and wheels that best fit their application. All units do come standard with stair climbers to assist with transporting loads up and downstairs and an integrated kick bar to help with breaking back heavy loads. Paul Adler, Director of Marketing, says this of the new product: “The powered lifting hand truck will be a welcomed tool for our customers who are repeatedly having to lift heavy items as part of their daily job. We are very excited to get this latest innovation from Magline out into the marketplace.” Within the craft brewing industry, early adopters are already seeing the value of the newest powered Magliner. “It’s definitely a win. I never want to lift another (160-pound) keg again and now I don’t have to. Cheers to Magliner!”, states Brad Jonckheere, Brewer at Block Brewing Company in Howell, Michigan.
Newcastle Systems introduces its low-cost LT Series Mobile Laptop Cart
New economical cart designed for mobile computing or light barcode printing provides ROI in about three months Newcastle Systems, a provider of industrial mobile-powered carts designed to make warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and retail floors more efficient, is now introducing the latest product, the LT Series Mobile Powered Laptop Cart. The sturdy cart with an integrated power system provides an economical solution for computing or light barcode printing applications for employees working in many industrial environments including warehouses, distribution centers, production floors, and event front end retail. This will power your laptop or small thermal printer and scanner for 8+ hours or 24/7 operation with an integrated PowerSwap Nucleus MINI battery system. Designed for most industrial environments, the LT Series increases workers’ productivity by 50+% by eliminating costly walking back and forth to a deskbound laptop or printer. It also enhances the “paperless process” as workers are now able to move around with access to their laptop, small thermal printer, and scanner. The cart’s integrated power system allows workers to completely leverage their wireless facility. This cart can seamlessly flow from task to task without cords or costly cable drops, adding a greater level of efficiency to every facility. With safety in mind, workers can also ensure a 6’ to 10’ work distance between each other. “The LT series is a flexible, economical solution for mobile printing and computing in a variety of warehouse, retail, and manufacturing environments. It is a simple low-cost solution to a complex costly problem – walking without purpose.” Explained, Sales Director, Kevin Ledversis. The LT Series cart is 42” in height from the floor to the top shelf. It has a square compact footprint with only 20.5” in width and depth, allowing associates to navigate narrow aisles and tight spaces. Its steel construction and 5” locking rubber casters ensure a rugged, yet lightweight design. Typical applications for the LT Series include electronic work instruction, asset tracking, quality assurance, supervisor station, on-demand label printing/scanning, cycle counting, and more.
FlexQube receives an order worth $380 000 from BRP
Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) with brands like Ski-Doo (snowmobiles), Lynx (snowmobile), and Sea-Doo (personal watercraft) has placed an order worth $380 000 with FlexQube, for delivery to a plant in Mexico. The order will be delivered in Q2 of 2021. Anders Fogelberg, CEO at FlexQube, comments: “The strength with our foot-print covering Europe, USA and Mexico becomes very clear in a deal like this. We have already supplied the BRP plant in Rovaniemi, Finland with trolleys during 2020 and with our ability to support BRP in both Canada, the USA, and Mexico with a combined team effort from our sales organization we have the ability to serve global customers like BRP. We are very happy to have BRP as customers.”
FlexQube strengthens the sales organization
FlexQube Inc. hires, starting January 4, 2021 Michael Gore as Sales Manager for North America. Michael Gore has 35 years of experience from leading roles in sales and most recently from the role of sales manager at KION North America. The sales responsibility for North America has previously been directly under the CEO, Anders Fogelberg. At the same time, starting on January 4th, Tomas Karlsson will be hired as sales manager for the Nordic region. With the employment of Tomas Karlsson, the focus is strengthened on sales work in the Nordic region, where FlexQube has not had a dedicated sales resource recently. Tomas comes to FlexQube from Swisslog where he worked with sales of automated warehouse solutions. CEO Anders Fogelberg comments: “During the autumn, we have worked dedicatedly and intensively to increase the number of resellers around the world of our concept and in a short time we have managed to conclude agreements with ten new resellers. In 2021, we will continue to attract more resellers. We also see that the number of key customers with operations in most countries is increasing and a more comprehensive sales effort is the recipe for success to increase the growth rate. That’s why I’m incredibly happy to have linked Michael Gore to us with his experience from sales manager roles and sales of products for internal logistics. Michael has previously been responsible for, among other things, the dealer network within KION North America and also for the sales of Liftrunner products during the period when KION North America had the dealer agreement. FlexQube took over this in March 2019. With Tomas, we bring in sales expertise with a focus on large projects and from segments where we intend to have greater growth in the future, such as e-commerce and distribution. Tomas has solid experience in robotics and automation solutions. Our focus on robotic solutions within the eQart concept opens up even more growth opportunities in our Nordic market, and we have therefore chosen to focus more on increasing the market share, especially in Sweden, Finland, and Denmark in large international companies. Tomas will therefore also focus on supporting our sales work at the Nordic companies’ foreign units.”