Over-The-Dock Racking: Special considerations for busy loading zones
When it comes to optimizing space in a warehouse, distribution center, or production facility, safety should always be the top priority. One often overlooked area that can provide a cost-effective solution for the need for additional storage is above the dock doors. Although inbound and outbound dock areas are a hub of activity, a properly engineered and protected rack structure can leverage the unused area above the dock doors to free up floorspace. For operations thinking of using over-the-dock racking, here are a few special considerations for their safe application in busy loading zones Consideration # 1: What Are the Stored Items Many operations utilize over-the-dock racking to store items that are useful to have near the dock. Often, this is an ideal place to put empty pallets, said Dawn Bigbee, Design Supervisor at NUCOR Warehouse Systems, a member of the Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI). “We often see over-the-dock racking used to hold pallets that are waiting for a return trip to a customer or a vendor,” she said. “This helps open up floorspace in the dock area by allowing them to be stored overhead.” Likewise, other operations use over-the-dock racking to store excess inventory of packing and shipping materials, Bigbee continued. “I’ve also seen operations use this as the spot to store facility-related items, like extra lightbulbs. It’s a good location for long-term storage of items that don’t require frequent access or movement.” Consideration # 2: Structural Capacity of the Rack Configuration As with every rack installation, safety is paramount when implementing over-the-dock racking. Bigbee urged operations considering this solution work with a qualified rack design engineer to ensure the safest structure. There are three typical over-the-dock storage rack solutions available. Conventional single-deep selective pallet rack with uprights located on either side of the dock doors. The first level of storage beams and decking are immediately above the doors. However, because of the heavy forklift traffic passing in and out of the dock doors when loading and unloading trailers, many operations prefer to minimize impact risk. There are two rack design alternatives that can accomplish that goal in busy loading zones, said Bigbee: single-leg pallet rack and suspended pallet rack. “In both of these situations, however, the rack must tie in to the building wall,” she explained. “That makes the design of these two types of over-the-dock racking more complicated structurally, because now the loading forces will be applied to the wall. That additional load can damage the building’s structure.” To safely and properly design these styles of rack requires consultation with the building’s original structural engineer. That can be challenging when working with an existing building, she said. “It may not always be possible to locate the facility’s structural engineer — particularly in an older building,” Bigbee noted. “If you can find that person, they need to confirm that the building’s walls can handle the applied loads imparted by the rack. But it’s often challenging, particularly in older facilities.” For that reason, the optimal time to plan for single-leg or suspended over-the-dock racking is during the design phase of a new facility. Regardless of whether using over-the-dock racking in a new building or as a retrofit, the rack structure will need permits issued by the local jurisdiction. Consideration # 3: Protecting Uprights and Personnel Installing safety and containment accessories will help protect the racking from forklift impacts and prevent items from falling into the busy loading area. Pallet rack column guards — offered in a variety of configurations — deflect impacts. Bollards and guardrails are free-standing versions of these protective guarding devices. They are installed on the floor a few inches in front of the uprights. Other column protection options are either bolted or welded to the column. Outfitting over-the-dock racking with flexible safety nets or rigid steel mesh panels protects personnel working in the area from falling items. These containment accessories capture any items before they tumble to the floor. “Like all other industrial steel storage rack installations, plan for routine inspections of over-the-dock racking for damage,” added Bigbee. Because these racks will be in a high-traffic area, inspections should occur daily to identify dents, missing safety pins, loose anchor bolts, and more. Immediately isolate the area until repairs are complete. Want More Pallet Rack Safety Guidance? RMI offers multiple resources detailing both standards and best practices that enhance people and pallet rack safety. This includes a series of videos, presentations, publications, case studies, frequently asked questions, and an MHI Cast podcast recording about rack safety. TAGS BEAMOVER-THE-DOCK RACKINGPALLET RACKPROTECTIVE GUARDINGRACKRACK DAMAGERACK GUARDINGRACK INSPECTIONRACK MANUFACTURERS INSTITUTERACK SAFETYRMI
Millwood Inc. opens new location in Lordstown Ohio
New location to employ nearly 20 new team members Millwood, Inc. has opened its 39th location nationwide in Lordstown, OH, just minutes from its corporate headquarters in Vienna, OH. A team of 16 team members will operate the 43,200 square-foot space at 5232 Tod Ave SW Warren, OH 44481 including a chaplain who will be available 24/7 to meet their personal, professional and spiritual needs. “We are excited about this new operation as it will expand our coverage area across different regions in the U.S.,” General Manager Lionel Trebilcock said. “Equipment is being installed, and we plan to begin shipping product from the operation by the end of September.” Through various, ongoing relationships with many carriers, this location will serve customers in the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions of the U.S. “The operations group has worked tirelessly to get this operation up and running at maximum capacity,” Vice President of Sales Lee Evans III said. “The sales team is excited to have another protective packaging product manufactured by Millwood to support our customers’ increasing demands for streamlined solutions.”
PLA announces opening of Northwest Arkansas Pallet Management facility
New location further expands PLA’s nationwide pallet, logistics, and supply chain services capabilities PLA, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC (“Silver Oak”) has announced the opening of its newest pallet services operation in Northwest Arkansas. The new PLA pallet operation is co-located with an existing Propak facility in Siloam Springs, AR and adds new and recycled pallet supply, repair, and retrieval services to the reverse logistics, transportation, and 3PL services provided to customers throughout the greater Northwest Arkansas area. Conveniently located just off I-49 and I-40, this location will serve PLA’s supply chain customers across a 150-mile radius. The nearly 30,000 square foot facility will process over 1.5 million pallets annually. “PLA continues to expand both our infrastructure and our service offerings across the country,” said Kyle Otting, PLA’s CEO. ”Propak has been providing comprehensive logistics solutions to customers across Northwest Arkansas for nearly 25 years, and we’re very pleased to expand our services to include pallet management for the area.” The new operation will bring approximately 20 new jobs to the area and is located at 701 East Kenwood Street, Siloam Springs, AR 72712.
Elevating logistics: Discover the power of METTLER TOLEDO’s TLD970 Dynamic Pallet Dimensioner
The dimension-in-motion technology of the TLD970 represents a revolutionary advancement, automating the precise capture of cargo dimensions in a groundbreaking manner. Precisely knowing the length, width, and height of each handling unit is critical for optimal utilization, accurate customer billing, and customs regulations. Utilizing light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, the TLD970 provides the measurements of a single cargo item within seconds regardless of lighting conditions, enhancing pallet handling efficiency while conserving precious labor resources. The TLD970 is NTEP and MID approved to measure all pallet shapes, including irregulars at speeds up to 10 mph/15 kph. There are multiple customer success stories from companies who have used METTLER TOLEDO’s dimensioning technology. One transportation and logistics company reported that the TLD970 system maximizes revenue recovery on 100% of pallets. The company was able to process up to 720 pallets per hour, tripling the productivity of their previous throughput. Another METTLER TOLEDO customer, who is a Top 5 Global Freight Handler, announced that it has been able to capture dimensions on over 95,000 shipments of all shapes and sizes per day, which is over 85% of all shipments. Find more details on customer testimonials here. Combining the TLD970 Dynamic Pallet Dimensioner with METTLER TOLEDO’s robust TLF820 Forklift Scale enables customers to capture all critical cargo information in a seamless, safe, and efficient way, facilitating accurate billing, optimized utilization of cargo space, and simple compliance. Experience the power of precision, efficiency, and automation with reliable pallet dimensioning, weighing, and scanning solutions that elevate your cargo handling capabilities to new heights. Click here to learn more.
Lance Reed promoted to Cisco-Eagle Central Texas Director of Sales
Effective September 1, 2023, Lance Reed has been named Central Texas Director of Sales for Cisco-Eagle, according to Vice-President of Sales James Murphy. Reed has been a successful account executive in the company’s San Antonio office, where he was responsible for significant growth, including multiple large clients in the distribution and manufacturing sector. Reed developed successful automation, storage and material handling systems for a large variety of clients in the area. In his new role, Reed is responsible for market and sales force development in Austin, San Antonio and other areas of the region. His role includes sales leadership and corporate strategy.
Cisco-Eagle promotes Greg Bates to Eastern Director of Sales
Effective September 1, 2023, Greg Bates has been named Cisco-Eagle East Central Director of Sales for the company’s Charlotte office according to Vice-President of Sales James Murphy. Previously, Bates has worked in the Carolinas market as a successful account executive, responsible for growth in the region. He founded the Charlotte office in 2021. In his role as sales director, Bates will develop a sales force to serve industrial customers of all types throughout the region. Bates has helped a growing customer base of warehousing, manufacturing and distribution companies operate better, faster, safer and more efficiently by assisting with material handling, automation, safety and storage projects.
Millwood’s CORE division adds co-packing location
Millwood, Inc.’s CORE Erosion Control Services division has added a co-packing location in Bridgeville, DE. “We’re excited about partnering with the team at Pallet Masters to supply CORE filter socks to this area of the country,” Chris Verbosky, CORE regional operations manager, said. “The opportunity to bring them on is a true testament to teamwork within Millwood.” As a current and valued pallet supply partner for Millwood, Pallet Masters’ Bridgeville location fit the mold to act as a co-packing location for Millwood’s CORE filter socks in this region of the country, said CORE Sales Director Chris Sztenderowicz. “Not only was their operation designed to manufacture the filter sock, Pallet Masters is already a trusted supply partner for Millwood and their core values and quality of standardization align with Millwood,” Sztenderowicz said. The agreement reached allows both parties to work together to ensure success. Millwood supplies the equipment and filter sock mesh needed to manufacture the filter sock, and Pallet Masters supplies the labor and recycled wood chips from unusable pallets to manufacture and ship the CORE filter sock from their operation to various CORE customers in this region of the U.S. The wood chips used in these CORE filter socks went through various testing to ensure it meets all regulations. A Millwood team, also, traveled to Bridgeville to train the Pallet Masters team on the machinery and packing methods. “We made sure that their particle-size distribution met the criteria of the compost filter sock,” Sztenderowicz said. “After [Pallet Masters] installed new wooden screens into their grinder, we were able to get the medium at usable levels for the filter sock.” Customers and prospects in this region of the U.S. will now be able to take advantage of lower shipping costs with the addition of this co-packing location. “We have customers in this region of the country and nationwide, so we’re trying to keep adding more co-packing locations across the country to better service them,” Verbosky said. “One of our biggest pinch points is transportation, so developing relationships with co-packing locations across the country is vital to the success of our area of the business.” As this area of Millwood’s business continues to grow, so will the number of co-packers. Contracts with additional co-packing locations are already moving forward, Verbosky said. “With the resources that CORE can tap into from Millwood, we are able to stay ahead of some of our competitors and give assistance to our customers,” Verbosky said. “Our goal is to eventually be able to services customers across the continental U.S.”
ORBIS to showcase integrated reusable packaging products at Pack Expo
ORBIS® Corporation, an international provider in reusable packaging,will highlight the latest in reusable packaging solutions for a sustainable supply chain at this year’s PACK EXPO, Booth SU-8001. ORBIS offers a variety of packaging solutions, including reusable plastic pallets, totes, bulk containers and metal solutions, as well as services that help supply chains find efficiencies, improve the flow of product, increase sustainability and reduce costs. ORBIS is exhibiting at this year’s show held in Las Vegas, Sept. 11-13. The booth will highlight the role reusables play in driving the circular economy and will feature 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. With a diverse portfolio of integrated packaging, ORBIS looks to help its customers drive efficiency at every point along the supply chain, no matter the industry. ORBIS also offers a range of services to support companies as they make the switch from single-use packaging to reusable packaging. ORBIS Reusable Packaging Management offers a full range of packaging management services that extend the useful life of packaging for a more sustainable supply chain. Services include management, cleaning, sorting, asset tracking and analytics. Additionally, ORBIS has an engineering services team that conducts analysis and provides expertise needed to ensure a smooth conversion to reusable packaging, as well as a rapid return on investment. “We understand that industries are constantly evolving, and with this evolution comes new opportunities to add supply chain efficiency and sustainability,” said Lynn Hediger, vice president of product management at ORBIS Corporation. “Our integrated portfolio of products and solutions are designed to solve the unique challenges our customers face. From enhancing product flow to reducing costs, we’re here to provide tangible results. At this year’s PACK EXPO, we’re excited to showcase our unwavering commitment to shaping a more efficient, sustainable and resilient supply chain for industries around the world.” 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: 280-trip 40×48 P3 pallet The 40-inch-by-48-inch P3 pallet is a durable, lightweight, stackable hygienic packaging solution that integrates seamlessly with manual and automatic material handling equipment. Designed with a low-profile 5.1” height, the P3 pallet optimizes truckload space and can be double-stacked in racking systems to maximize space. Optional steel reinforcements and grommets provide strength and improved stability to reduce load shifting and product damage. The plastic flow-through design reduces contaminant spaces and allows for easy cleaning. In FasTrack life-cycle analysis, the P3 reusable pallet completed 280 cycles, giving the P3 pallet over 25 times the life span of a standard whitewood stringer pallet. 44 x 56 food can pallet, sheets and top frame Streamline food and beverage can distribution with pallet systems. ORBIS offers a system that is comprised of a plastic pallet, divider sheets to layer between product, and a top frame for load stability. This system is compatible with many palletizers, depalletizers, automatic strapping/banding systems, conveyors, and pallet washing systems. All components are hygienic, easily cleaned and recyclable at the end of its service life. Attached-lid FliPak® containers ORBIS offers the largest selection of attached-lid totes used for split-case picking and distribution. ORBIS totes offer generous internal capacity, with streamlined designs for efficient transportation. These reusable plastic attached-lid containers take the place of corrugated shipping boxes for long-term packaging savings. In addition, all FliPak containers offer warehouse cleanliness by eliminating fiber and dust. FliPak totes stack when full and nest when empty, for the most efficient use of available space. BulkPak® HDMP Extended Height container system Based on the standard Automotive Industry Action Group footprint, these containers are designed and constructed to efficiently move, store and ship automotive, appliance and transportation equipment components. With weight capacities from 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, they are ideal for all types of product loads. The heavy-duty 48×45 HDMP Extended Height series offers 28 positions in a standard 53’ truck, enabling a gain of up to 20% in shipping efficiency and warehouse utilization. Reusable Packaging Management In today’s complex supply chains, it’s critical that packaging is available where and when you need it. ORBIS RPM services significantly reduce the time and effort required to track, retrieve, clean and inventory packaging assets in a wide variety of industries, including industrial, food and beverage products, and consumer packaged goods. The ORBIS RPM team works to analyze supply chains holistically to determine the best management program. By using data, ORBIS handles inspection, sorting and even product refurbishment to ensure the supply chain is as efficient as possible. Packaging Life-Cycle Assessments ORBIS helps companies calculate the impact reusable packaging can have on the environment. Using life-cycle assessments to compare reusable and single-use packaging, ORBIS applies data-driven analysis to help customers reduce their overall environmental impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste and energy usage. ORBIS will conduct packaging assessments at the booth during the show. At PACK EXPO 2023, ORBIS will offer two presentations: Measuring the Environmental Impacts of Reusable Packaging in the Circular Economy, using Packaging Life-Cycle Assessment (PLCA) Data; Sept. 11; 11:00 a.m. Speaker: Breanna Herbert, product manager Location: RPA Pavilion (South Upper Hall) Best Practices for Making the Switch to Reusable Pallets in Your Supply Chain; Sept. 12; 10:30 a.m. Speaker: James Riegleman, product manager Location: RPA Pavilion (South Upper Hall)
Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) embraces a new look for 65th anniversary
RMI has unveiled a new logo and fresh branding to coincide with its 65th year of promoting rack safety. Founded in 1958, RMI is an MHI Industry Group and the leading racking industry association. It currently boasts 38 members, who are identified as leaders in the rack manufacturing and material handling industry space. RMI selected the advertising firm Birdsong Gregory, LLC of Charlotte, North Carolina to assist in a multi-phase brand articulation. With the introduction of a new logo and website updates, the agency has completed the first steps of rebranding. Although members eagerly anticipated the new logo, they also ensured nostalgia was built into it. RMI opted to keep the classic black and orange color palette for the new logo with a “cross beam” line through the center while adding new lettering that showcases a Serif pattern reminiscent of anchor plates on a racking system. Some of the new elements of the RMI site include the newly minted logo, a refreshed infographic design, and a fresh look for its free informational blog site, www.rmiracksafey.org. The blog newsletter also received an overhaul; readers can subscribe for free updates at www.rmiracksafety.org/newsletter-signup. “RMI has a long-established 65-year history in the industry, and it was important to the group to honor our original logo while giving a nod to the future for our new look and branding. We wanted to provide a fresh take on the widely recognized, black and orange logo, which end-users have trusted with confidence for decades to know that their project adheres to the highest engineering and design standards,” said Paul Neal, RMI President and Unarco President & CEO. An additional refresh on the horizon is the R-Mark® Certification program update and logo. Industry should expect to see the new R-Mark® logo stamp debut on member sites, as well as digital and print platforms, as early as September 2023. “The timing for a style evolution for RMI couldn’t be better as it really coincides with an industry push to integrate a variety of automation and technologies into existing facilities and rack structures as well as new ones, stated Jonathan Hirst, RMI Marketing Chair and both the Vice President and General Manager of North American Storage Equipment Inc. “Rack has evolved to meet the needs of the industry and we wanted our branding to strongly reflect that.”
TGW presents new generation of shuttles
Entire system performance increased by ten percent Shuttles unite performance with reliability, a rugged design, and energy efficiency Maximum availability: manual intervention is reduced by up to 90 percent Focus on sustainability: use of wood saves 25 tons of plastic per year The Stingray shuttle is the efficient all-rounder for transporting totes, cartons, trays, and hanging goods. More than 20,000 shuttles are in use worldwide and prove their reliability day after day. With this advanced shuttle generation, robustness and sustainability are the focus. Covers are now made of wood, a renewable raw material from local production sites, saving 25 tons of plastic per year. As part of the FlashPick® goods-to-person system, shuttles play a central role in automated warehouses, along with other TGW solutions. They transport totes and cartons, as well as trays weighing up to 110 pounds. The Stingray HG (Hanging Garment) is a special variant designed for transporting goods on hangers, such as dresses, coats, or suits. The main strength of the Stingray is its high performance for order picking or order consolidation in any environment: normal/ambient, refrigerated, or freezer. Capacity-driven applications with lower performance requirements can also be covered efficiently by partial loading. Ten percent higher performance for the overall system With a throughput of more than 1,500 load carriers per hour, the latest generation of shuttles is the most powerful shuttle in the world. Its performance is ten percent higher than its predecessor and it is twenty percent faster, with a top speed of over 16 feet per second. 75 percent less time and effort for maintenance “The latest Stingray generation unites the highest performance and reliability with energy-saving operation and sustainable materials”, explains Thomas Gruber-Blanka, Director of Product Management at TGW. “Users benefit from an extremely short commissioning time thanks to the plug-and-play concept. Full data transparency also enables condition monitoring and predictive maintenance; both help to optimally schedule maintenance and increase availability.“ The shuttles also perform automatic “health checks” on their own, detect twisted totes, and resolve the situation without human intervention. All-in-all, manual interventions can be reduced by 90 percent and the maintenance effort by 75 percent. Energy saving function as standard feature Since shuttles accelerate and decelerate several hundred times per day, the potential for saving energy is especially high. Stingrays store braking energy in power capacitors and then make it available to all vehicles on the same level for acceleration. All shuttle and tote lifts are also equipped with an energy recuperation function as a standard feature, feeding unused energy back into the power network. In addition, the dynamic parameters can be adjusted flexibly, depending on the order situation.
Nucor announces the addition of Nicholas C. Gangestad to the Nucor Board of Directors
Nucor Corporation announced its Board of Directors elected Nicholas C. Gangestad as a director effective September 1, 2023. Mr. Gangestad, 58, currently serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation. Prior to joining Rockwell in 2021, he had a long career with 3M Company, a diversified technology company with a global presence in the fields of manufacturing, worker safety, healthcare and consumer goods. Mr. Gangestad served in various roles with 3M, including Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2020; Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer from 2011 to 2014; Director of Corporate Accounting from 2007 to 2011; and Vice President, Finance and Information Technology of 3M Canada from 2003 to 2007. “Nick is an accomplished executive who brings to the Board over three decades of financial expertise and significant leadership experience with global companies,” said Leon J. Topalian, Nucor’s Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to benefiting from his service and insight.”
WillScot Mobile Mini unveils innovation in space management – PRORACK™
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. has announced PRORACK, a proprietary space management solution aimed at delivering unparalleled organization, productivity, and efficiency in storage containers used on job sites and projects across a variety of industries. PRORACK is a new solution of adjustable surfaces that can be configured as a workstation, pipe rack, tool organization, or general material storage – or a combination of these formations, all at once. Each storage shelf of the three-tiered unit is fully collapsible and can accommodate up to 300 lbs. of working load capacity per shelf. PRORACK can be scaled with additional racks and adjusted quickly and easily to accommodate evolving space needs throughout the life of a project. Brad Soultz, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “WillScot Mobile Mini delivers total space solutions to our customers. With our PRORACK offering, customers can optimize their temporary storage space like never before. PRORACK saves users valuable time and resources at the beginning of their projects and can reduce equipment losses and damage that come with a disorganized, inefficient workspace. Safe, durable, and reusable by design, this product eliminates the need for customers to build or purchase solutions that are otherwise landfilled at the conclusion of the project. PRORACK is the newest purpose-built solution that enables our customers to make their temporary space productive and ready to work the moment they start their projects.” PRORACK is the latest addition to the carefully curated offering of WillScot Mobile Mini turnkey Value-Added Products and Services – or Essentials – that includes furnishings and fixtures, security, insurance, and more. Essentials make temporary spaces functional immediately upon delivery. PRORACK was designed after significant research and development, taking into account the experiences of customers who use temporary storage units. The patent pending PRORACK also meets the highest standards of the Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). PRORACK is available now in select WillScot Mobile Mini branches in the U.S. and Canada, with plans for expansion in additional markets.
Orbis earns recognition as a John Deere ‘Partner-Level supplier’
Recognition honors leading suppliers in service, quality and continuous improvement ORBIS® Corporation, an international provider in reusable packaging, has earned recognition as a partner-level supplier for 2022 in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. The partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating. The Oconomowoc-based company was selected for the honor in recognition of its dedication to providing products and service of outstanding quality as well as its commitment to continuous improvement. Company employees accepted the recognition during formal ceremonies held in April 2023. ORBIS supports John Deere’s network of reusable containers to deliver parts to their facilities. “ORBIS remains steadfast in its mission to provide sustainable, efficient and reliable packaging solutions that help move the supply chain forward,” said Don Schneider, national account manager at ORBIS Corporation. “This achievement reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team and reaffirms our pledge to continuously improve and provide top-quality products and services to John Deere. We are proud to be part of John Deere’s supply chain and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts to drive mutual success.” Suppliers who participate in the Achieving Excellence program are evaluated annually in several key performance categories, including quality, delivery, process alignment, value creation and relationship. John Deere Supply Management created the program in 1991 to provide a supplier evaluation and feedback process that promotes continuous improvement.
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Orbis hosts third Annual Golf Outing to benefit Children’s Wisconsin
Event raised $330,000 to support practitioners and patients in the Pediatric Simulation and Resuscitation Program ORBIS® Corporation has hosted its third annual ORBIS Good Days for Kids golf outing that raised over $330,000 for the Children’s Wisconsin Pediatric Simulation and Resuscitation Program, the region’s only independent health care system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. The event was held at the Grand Geneva golf course in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. “For over a century, Children’s Wisconsin has been at the forefront of delivering essential services for the well-being of children in our community,” said Norm Kukuk, president at ORBIS Corporation. “At ORBIS, we are extremely proud to support this vital mission. The impact Children’s Wisconsin has on families is profound, and we are grateful to be part of their journey. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated suppliers for joining forces with us to raise these crucial funds.” Since its inception, this event has raised a staggering $750,000 for the Pediatric Simulation and Resuscitation Program, which provides highly realistic simulation-based education to support the training of medical professionals from across the nation. Since 1985, this program has helped to train over 100 pediatric intensive care doctors who are now serving in hospitals across 25 states. “We are immensely grateful to ORBIS for their support of Children’s Wisconsin,” said Dr. Tara Petersen, Medical Director of the Children’s Wisconsin Simulation Center and Vice Chair of Education at the Medical College of Wisconsin/Children’s Wisconsin. “Their generosity allows us to provide cutting-edge training and technology to our dedicated doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals. The support of ORBIS, and everyone participating in the Good Days for Kids golf outing, provides life-saving care and fuels our work to build a brighter future for kids and families.” The next ORBIS Good Days for Kids Golf Outing is scheduled for June 11, 2024.
AttaBox® Weight Distribution Shelf and Side Panel among CONTROL ENGINEERING 2023 Products Of the Year
AttaBox® Enclosures, the provider of polycarbonate enclosure solutions, announces that its AttaBox Weight Distribution Shelf and Side Panel have received the Bronze Award in the Electrical Enclosures, Electrical Panels category in Control Engineering’s 2023 Product of the Year program. Selected for their strength, flexibility, and unique design, these time- and labor-saving innovations are ideally suited for wide-ranging applications including communications, water and wastewater, electrical controls, and oil and gas, as well as diverse OEM, manufacturing, and non-hazardous industrial location use. New AttaBox side panels are available in 9 SKUs for use with our polycarbonate enclosures from 6”x6” to 24”x24” and enable flexible installation of equipment on either the long or short side enclosure walls. In applications where space is limited, the side panel provides added mounting space, reducing the need for larger enclosure sizes and lowering total installation costs. Installation is quick and easy and requires only commonly used tools to securely position the side panels within the enclosure’s built-in t-slots using the included corrosion-resistant slot nuts. The new AttaBox weight distribution shelf provides rugged support and improves installation quality when mounting heavy equipment in an enclosure. Available in 7 SKUS for use with AttaBox polycarbonate enclosures from 10”x10” to 24”x24”, the shelves can be ordered and shipped with the enclosure or as a stand-alone accessory. They’re made from durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum that resists deflection and increases the overall load capability. The weight distribution shelf reduces the potential high cost of maintenance and repair in applications where added weight may cause damage to the enclosure or equipment. AttaBox Enclosures, a Robroy Industries® brand and manufacturer of high-performing non-metallic electrical and industrial enclosures, has delivered nearly seven decades of reliable service to diverse industries and leads the way in providing application-specific solutions for installations within continuously demanding environments.
Nucor announces Guidance for the Second Quarter of 2023 earnings
Nucor Corporation today announced guidance for its second quarter ending July 1, 2023. Nucor expects second quarter earnings to be in the range of $5.45 to $5.55 per diluted share. Nucor reported net earnings of $4.45 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2023 and $9.67 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2022. We expect earnings for the steel mills segment to improve in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to margin expansion at our sheet mills. The steel products segment is expected to deliver strong results in the second quarter of 2023 that will be comparable to the first quarter of 2023. The raw materials segment is expected to improve in the second quarter of 2023 as compared to the first quarter of 2023 due to the improved profitability of our DRI facilities. During the second quarter, Nucor has repurchased approximately 3.1 million shares at an average price of $147.03 per share (approximately 5.8 million shares year-to-date at an average price of $151.41 per share). Nucor has returned more than $1.13 billion to stockholders in the form of share repurchases and dividend payments year-to-date.
Wildeck mezzanines now available in stainless steel
Wildeck now offers its popular mezzanines in stainless steel. Stainless steel mezzanine platforms are designed to provide superior durability in environments that require high sanitation. Made from high-grade stainless steel, they can support heavy loads and are resistant to corrosion, making them ideal for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications – including food, beverage, and pharmaceutical. Wildeck’s stainless steel mezzanine platforms offer several benefits, including: Durability: Wildeck uses 304 and 316-grade stainless steel because it can withstand heavy loads and has excellent resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for use in mezzanine applications that need to support heavy equipment or machinery. Hygiene: Stainless steel is easy to clean and maintain, making it a popular choice in washdown environments where hygiene is a top priority, such as in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Aesthetics: Wildeck’s stainless steel finish has a sleek and modern appearance that can enhance the overall look of a facility, especially when paired with/supporting other stainless steel machinery or equipment. Flexibility: Like all Wildeck structures, its stainless steel mezzanine platforms can be customized to meet specific requirements, including size, load capacity, and height, allowing them to be adapted to a wide range of applications. Sustainability: Stainless steel is a recyclable material that can be reused multiple times without losing its properties, making it a sustainable option for mezzanine platforms. “We are really excited to add stainless steel as an option to our lineup of mezzanines and have the opportunity to enter new markets,” said Dan Lorenz, President of Wildeck. “Wildeck stainless steel mezzanine platforms offer a preferred combination of strength, durability, and hygiene that make them a popular choice for many industrial and commercial applications.”
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Episode 388: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability With Nucor Warehouse Systems
Welcome to the New Warehouse podcast. In this episode recorded at ProMat 2023, Kevin hosts Daniel Aguirre, Sales Manager at Nucor Warehouse Systems (NWS). Nucor is renowned as the largest steel producer in North America, with over 300 locations and a team of 31,000 members. NWS, a division of Nucor, specializes in providing end-to-end solutions in the pallet racking sector. With a strong emphasis on safety and sustainability, Nucor Warehouse Systems stands out as a leader in the industry. Safety: A Top Priority for Nucor Warehouse Systems Aguirre shares NWS’s impressive track record of over 50 live projects completed without a recordable safety incident last year: “Being the safest steel company in the world is number one in our culture.” A key component of their safety success is implementing a comprehensive safety manual for installation work on-site. By ensuring that all installers are certified and follow this manual, NWS guarantees the well-being of both their employees and customers. Aguirre states, “We’re the first to create a safety manual for on-site installation work. We ensure that all our installers are certified and follow that manual.” Sustainability: A Commitment to Recycling and Reconfiguration Nucor Warehouse Systems focuses on safety and is also deeply committed to sustainability. As a vertically integrated steel manufacturer, NWS prioritizes recycling and reconfiguration. Aguirre adds, “We have the vertically integrated capability to recycle old steel racks, tear them down, utilize our scrap partner to recycle that steel, and reconfigure it to the most sustainable and optimized solution for the warehouse.” They transform the steel into new, sustainable rack solutions by leveraging their ability to recycle old racks through their scrap partners. Responding to Industry Trends: Going Higher and Automating Warehouses As warehouses grow taller and automation becomes increasingly widespread, the warehousing industry is experiencing a significant shift in design and functionality. This evolution calls for innovative racking solutions and advanced engineering to accommodate the demands of automated systems and optimize vertical space utilization, ensuring efficient and sustainable warehouse operations. Aguirre shares with some warehouses reaching heights of up to 125 feet, NWS ensures the integrity and strength of their racking systems through meticulous engineering and design work. They adapt to evolving requirements, providing high-tolerance rack solutions that align with the needs of automation and efficient space utilization. Aguirre highlights the changing landscape of warehouses, stating, “Overall, North America is being more strategic with land usage and focusing on automation. We provide racks with higher tolerances that meet the requirements of finished products and drive projects to completion.” Key Takeaways Nucor boasts an impressive record of over 50 live projects completed last year without any safety incidents. They have implemented a comprehensive safety manual for on-site installation work and ensure all installers are certified. Nucor is committed to recycling and reconfiguration, leveraging its vertically integrated capabilities to recycle old steel racks and transform them into new, sustainable rack solutions. This focus on sustainability sets them apart in the industry. As warehouses grow taller and automation becomes more prevalent, they need high-tolerance rack solutions that meet the needs of automation and efficient space utilization. The New Warehouse Podcast EP 388: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability With Nucor Warehouse Systems