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Structures from Excess Space Solutions keep warehouse workers safe
December 31, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Employers are required to take the appropriate measures to keep workers safe in all areas of a workplace, including warehouses, which can pose a number of hazards to workers, from storage system collapses,…

‘Plug-N-Go’ control wiring offers reliability and simplicity
December 16, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

McKessock Conveyor Solutions carries a wide selection of Hytrol products, including its Plug-N-Go control wiring solution. Designed for use with standard control solutions offered by Hytrol, Plug-N-Go control wiring combines the advantages of…

Hytrol RBI conveyor safely moves product on an incline
December 15, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

McKessock Conveyor Solutions carries the Roller Bed Incline (RBI) conveyor from Hytrol, a floor-to-floor incline conveyor designed to defy gravity by transporting product up to 30 degrees. The conveyor offers many features that…

Unique belt sorter a versatile solution for handling a variety of products
December 14, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

A unique angled roller belt sorter, the ARB Sorter, is available in Canada from Norpak Handling. The sorter is a low maintenance solution for both single or multiple diverts, and has the capability…

Norpak solution increases productivity and decreases damage
December 11, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

A major manufacturer of plumbing fixtures had been using wheel carts to move greenware product throughout its production area prior to final firing and shipping. This was a slow and inefficient process and,…

Inbound/outbound system brings efficiencies to frozen foods distributor
December 11, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

A distributor of frozen foods was building a new 107,000-square-foot freezer facility, and required a solution to move product in and out of the building — a solution that would improve efficiency and…

Wecon Systems meeting the needs of a growing list of customers
November 25, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems takes pride in generating guaranteed results for its customers. Since being founded back in 1997, the Mississauga, Ont.-based company has completed many projects for a growing list of satisfied customers. The…

Wecon offers professional installation services
November 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems doesn’t just sell conveyor equipment. The Mississauga, Ont.-based company sells solutions, and takes on the responsibility of making sure that each solution works right. This means not only developing the correct…

Preventative maintenance a key component of successful equipment operation
November 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

One of the most overlooked aspects of a material handling system is its long-term care and maintenance. Regular preventive maintenance on systems is important because it helps ensure equipment is running at peak…

Wide selection of sanitary conveyors available from Wecon
November 20, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems carries sanitary conveyors from Dorner, the leading manufacturer of precision conveyors. Designed to confidently and reliably meet the needs of the bakery, confection, snack and prepared foods, and protein markets, Dorner’s…

Five factors contributing to the success of Redirack Storage Systems
November 20, 2015 by Redirack Storage Systems

All pallet racking is not created equal. Redirack Storage Systems has proven that for years. The warehouse racking, shelving and product storage solutions company designs, supplies and installs innovative product storage systems for…

Hytrol expands line of ProSort conveyors
November 3, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol, one of the most trusted brands of conveyors across the globe, has expanded its popular line of ProSort conveyors with the addition of the ProSort 121, 122, 131 and 132 Elite sliding…

New Hytrol full-width belt conveyor available from McKessock
November 3, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol has launched its new RBE24EZ full-width belt conveyor, designed for material handling applications where the accumulation of small items is required. Available in Canada from McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak…

How to select a screw conveyor
October 27, 2015 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Screw conveyors are known as one of the most versatile and economical types of bulk material handling equipment on the market. These conveyors can be used as feeders, distributors, collectors or mixers to…

Colour-based sortation system demonstrates McKessock’s capabilities
September 30, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

A wide variety of sortation equipment is available from McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating under the Norpak Handling banner. The company often works with clients to provide a complete project integration service. One example…

Wecon customers save thousands on used conveyors
September 18, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s well known that Wecon Systems provides a wide selection of new conveyor equipment and material handling solutions for a variety of applications. However, the Mississauga, Ont.-based company also carries used systems —…

Dorner Precision Move Pallet Systems feature industry-leading technology
September 4, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Dorner has a mission — to provide its customers with a system they can depend on to move product with precision and speed. That mission is accomplished with the company’s new 2200 Series Precision…

Exhaust fans built for years of trouble-free service
September 1, 2015 by N.R. Murphy Limited

N.R. Murphy is best known for manufacturing high-quality standard and custom fabricated dry dust collectors. However, the Cambridge, Ont.-based company also manufactures both small and large industrial-sized exhaust fans — a key component…

Four reasons ELS is a trusted provider of lifting solutions
August 27, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems (ELS) has been a leading provider of lifting solutions for more than 40 years. Its customers know that an ELS solution is one they can trust for a variety of…

Hytrol low-profile conveyor available from McKessock Conveyor Solutions
August 24, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is one of the most trusted brands of conveyors across the globe, known for quality and reliability. The Hytrol PCX Low Profile Portable Parts Conveyor is no exception. Model PCX can be…

Unique conveyor design decreases chance of product damage
August 24, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

When pallets travel along Hytrol’s DCEZ-62 two-strand drag chain conveyor, there is little chance of product collision and damage. This is thanks to the company’s impressive EZLogic Zone Controller, which is located in…

Smart, heavy-duty conveyor offers many features
August 21, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

The Model 25-CREZD, from Hytrol, is a heavy-duty chain-driven live roller conveyor designed for zero pressure accumulation of products (i.e., pallets, drums, containers, etc.). The conveyor accumulates the products in zones, and releases…

Hytrol conveyor uses ‘simplest’ method for accumulating items
August 21, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol has developed a simple, yet effective, method for accumulating cartons and boxes. Its 190-ACC Horizontal Power Conveyor uses a basic design that eliminates complicated adjustments and allows a minimum two per cent…

Space-saving spirals available from Wecon
August 21, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Conveyors are an effective way to move product — there’s no arguing that. However, sometimes companies miss out on the efficiencies offered by conveyors because they simply don’t have the space. Other companies…

Wecon offers intelligent box opening device
August 6, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon has been named the sole reseller for Cornerstone Automation’s CASI system applications in Canada. One of the exciting system applications now offered through Wecon is split-case operation with CASI’s fully programmable, automated…

Palletizing process more efficient with custom lifting solution
July 24, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When a solution calls for a standard or custom overhead material lifting system, companies often turn to Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) — not only for its high-quality products, but also for…

Wecon Systems adds intelligent e-commerce automation solutions to its tool belt
July 16, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems has increased its capabilities by offering turnkey intelligent automation solutions for e-commerce and mail order fulfillment operations.  The Mississauga, Ont.-based company now provides a variety of solutions tailored specifically for e-commerce, including fully…

Redirack safely and successfully completes OPG storage expansion project
July 14, 2015 by Redirack Storage Systems

When Ontario Power Generation (OPG) needed to increase the storage capacity at its Whitby, Ont,-based warehouse, which services the nearby Pickering Nuclear Generating Station, the company sent out a request for quotation. OPG,…

Oscillating conveyor technology a core competence for Ontario-based Rosta Inc.
July 7, 2015 by Rosta Inc

Rosta Inc., the Canadian arm of Rosta AG, has been supplying industries in Canada with rubber suspension elements and special machine components since 1988. While the company has expertise in tensioning technology and rubber suspension technology,…

ELS towable transfer cart meets needs of manufacturer
July 2, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

When manufacturers require material lifting solutions, many turn to Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) for its high-quality products and superior service.  One manufacturer of compressors for natural gas distribution required a transfer…


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