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Vac turns pipe into low-cost conveyor
June 8, 2016 by Exair LLC

EXAIR offers a fast and low-cost solution for applications that require parts, scrap, trim and other bulk materials to be conveyed in tight spaces. Its new aluminum 3/8 NPT and 1/2 NPT Threaded…

Hytrol conveyor uses simple design to effectively accumulate product
June 2, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Sometimes the simplest methods are the most efficient. That’s the approach Hytrol took when it designed its 190-ACC Horizontal Power Conveyor, a piece of equipment the conveyor manufacturer calls “the simplest method ever…

Narrow belt sorter saves on space
June 1, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

The Hytrol ProSort MRT sorter, built for sorting mid-sized items, takes up significantly less space than other sortation equipment — up to 75 per cent less space. This, combined with its many best-in-class…

A number of variables make up the ideal sortation system
May 25, 2016 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Sortation systems are a critical component of any material handling operation, providing automatic product identification and separation. These systems have the ability to divert product from one conveyor line to another in a…

Tarca system loaded with features that facilitate heavy lifting, safely
May 20, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

As an authorized dealer for Gorbel products, Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) is able to supply the freestanding Tarca Track System to its customers. This overhead lifting system has many features and…

Hytrol’s ProSort 400 Elite ideal for high-speed applications
May 9, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol’s ProSort 400 Elite family of sorters is designed to quietly handle high-speed applications that require positive and gentle diverting. And, with multiple models available, users can easily find one to meet the…

What you need to know to properly size a vacuum lifter
May 9, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) prides itself on offering a wide selection of standard and custom overhead material lifting systems. Its comprehensive portfolio includes vacuum lifters, which the company can size to meet the…

Live roller conveyor reliably moves material in oily environments
May 4, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol’s Model 199-CRR live roller conveyor has earned a reputation for reliability. Many companies depend on this quality conveyor to move light- to medium-duty loads in environments where belt-driven live roller conveyors are…

Making the choice: forklifts or transfer carts?
May 3, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When it comes to the lifting and moving of heavy items, there are many options available. Selecting the most appropriate choice for the application can increase both the safety and the productivity of…

Three ways Wecon ensures product reliability
April 27, 2016 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems is known for the reliability of its products. The Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of material handling solutions takes great care to ensure its customers get a high-quality, dependable solution that will meet…

Quality used equipment a cost-effective alternative
April 26, 2016 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon carries a variety of used conveyors and material handling equipment, an alternative that can save its customers thousands of dollars compared to implementing new equipment.  Wide selection Its selection of “previously enjoyed”…

McKessock carries versatile lineshaft conveyors from Hytrol
April 15, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is just one of a growing list of high-quality international suppliers represented across Canada by McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak Handling banner. Among the many Hytrol innovations the company carries…

ProLogix reliably controls Hytrol sortation equipment
April 12, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

To ensure consistent quality performance for all Hytrol sortation solutions, McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak Handling banner, offers the ProLogix Sortation Control package. This user-friendly solution has been designed, tested and…

Reduce workplace injuries with this innovative handling solution
April 6, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

The leading cause of workplace injuries is overexertion as a result of lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying or throwing objects. This is according to the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index, a 2015 report…

Quiet and efficient belt conveyor is among the Hytrol innovations to be displayed at MODEX
March 29, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Some cutting-edge conveying equipment from Hytrol will be on display at MODEX 2016, the manufacturing and supply chain trade show. Hytrol and its distributor McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak Handling banner,…

An innovative approach to unloading trailers
March 22, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Manufacturers, distribution centres, warehousing facilities and third-party logistics organizations all have products and materials transported in shipping containers or transportation trailers that require handling. When the product is palletized, it is easily handled…

How to save time and money on the warehouse floor
March 21, 2016 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Distribution and warehousing companies are constantly under pressure to reduce costs, find efficiencies and better utilize facility space due to escalating operational costs. This need is driving the demand for innovative and affordable…

New Hytrol products to be showcased at MODEX 2016
March 7, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is among the leading manufacturing and supply chain providers that will be showcasing state-of-the-art solutions at MODEX in Atlanta from April 4-7. The conveyor manufacturer, along with its distributor McKessock Conveyor Solutions,…

McKessock Conveyor Solutions offers services beyond sales and installation
February 24, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

As a member of the Norpak Handling family, McKessock Conveyor Solutions has the capability to offer a wide range of services to its customers, from consultation, to installation, to after sales and more.…

McKessock Conveyor Solutions meets the needs of a wide range of industries
February 23, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak Handling banner, has built a reputation for providing high-quality conveyor solutions, on time, to a variety of industries. Thanks to the versatility of its products and…

Redirack’s push back racking offers efficient high-density storage
February 19, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack offers a number of high-density storage solutions. The company’s wide selection includes options to suit any facility’s needs. One storage solution that offers high selectivity and efficiency is push back racking. How…

Quickly add office space with prefabricated modular offices
February 19, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

As Canada’s largest racking company, Redirack offers a variety of storage solutions, picking systems, safety equipment and more. But the company’s offerings don’t end there, as it can also provide prefabricated modular offices. …

Create additional storage space with mobile shelving from Redirack
February 18, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack offers a variety of storage solutions for warehouses and businesses with limited space. Mobile shelving systems are one such solution, as they provide an affordable and efficient way to add storage space…

Get easy access to floor-level loads with Redirack’s Load Drawer
February 18, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Heavy materials such as concrete mix are often stored at the bottom level of racks due to their weight. Over time, these items commonly get pushed further and further back by other loads.…

Redirack offers services ranging from design and installation to safety reviews
February 17, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack offers a range of services to its growing list of customers, including design, installation, project management, and pre-start health and safety reviews. The company takes pride in helping customers with all aspects…

Redirack can turn any facility’s storage into a carton flow system
February 17, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack is the ideal source for carton flow solutions. The company can help reconfigure existing storage systems to carton flow racking, or create an entirely new system. The result is a highly efficient…

How to increase the safety of your storage systems
February 16, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

As Canada’s largest warehouse racking company, Redirack is known for its storage solutions. But the company also provides a range of safety products. Redirack’s offerings include safety bars, wire mesh decks, guard rails,…

Store more in less space with the Pallet Runner from Redirack
February 16, 2016 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack’s Pallet Runner storage system is designed for efficiency. Ideal for high density storage applications, the system features powered carts that can automatically move pallets where they are needed. It offers increased operator…

Harness the power of gravity with McKessock Conveyor Solutions
January 20, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

When it comes to the most energy-efficient ways to move products, nothing beats gravity conveyors. These conveyors make use of the natural power of gravity to offer a simple and highly reliable solution.…

Hytrol’s Gen3 improves on the advanced EZLogic Accumulation System
January 20, 2016 by Norpak Handling Limited

McKessock Conveyor Solutions offers the Gen3 system from Hytrol for accumulating conveyor applications. The Gen3 is the latest development in the EZLogic Accumulation System — the most advanced zero-pressure accumulation system in the…


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