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ELS offers ergonomic solution to roll handling
June 9, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment (ELS) has a reputation for exceeding customer expectations. Its standard and custom overhead material lifting systems and equipment are designed to make difficult jobs seem easy by doing…

Redirack offers quality solutions customers can depend on
June 9, 2015 by Redirack Storage Systems

Redirack Storage Systems has been supplying racking solutions to customers across North America since 1987. The Oakville, Ont.-based company is a leading provider of racking and storage systems for warehouse, industrial, institutional and…

Innovative lift assist carries many advantages
June 1, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

More supply chain logistics and distribution centres are seeking a solution to the manual handling of floor-loaded product. Engineered Lifting Systems (ELS) has the answer. Its Destuff-IT product line consists of end-of-conveyor lift…

Belt conveyor idlers built for continuous operation
May 29, 2015 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Series 30000 belt conveyor idlers, from Continental Conveyor, are for continuous operation, high capacities and heavy, abrasive materials where lump size is limited by the width of the belt.  The idlers are available…

Hytrol’s ProSort 400 designed for high speeds and long life
May 29, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

When product diverting needs to be both positive and gentle, Hytrol has the answer. Its ProSort 400 is a heavy-duty sliding shoe sorter designed for high-speed applications — up to 600 feet per minute…

Redirack provides parts distributor with safe and efficient storage solution
May 14, 2015 by Redirack Storage Systems

When Würth Canada moved from its head office in Mississauga, Ont., to a brand new, state-of-the-art facility in Guelph, Ont., in 2014, the worldwide distributor of automotive, trucking and industrial products was faced with a…

Hytrol conveyor reliably moves material in oily environments
May 14, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol’s Model 199-CRR live roller conveyor reliably moves items in environments where belt-driven live roller conveyors would not be suitable. The conveyor, available in 11 standard widths to match a variety of applications, is ideally suited…

Hytrol conveyor protects product and investment
May 4, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol’s NSPEZ family of lineshaft-driven accumulation conveyors is the right solution for many material handling applications, from manufacturing and assembly lines to product distribution. NSPEZ conveyors are equipped with Hytrol’s patented EZLogic accumulation system, making them…

Conveying solution increases production for Laundry Services Company
April 30, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

When a material handling solution fits an application perfectly, it makes for a happy customer. And a happy customer remains a loyal customer.  That is the case with Laundry Services Company, who has…

Schmalz lets users lift with ease
April 24, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

Schmalz is one of the world's leading manufacturers in automation, handling and clamping technology. The company offers a range of high-quality products designed to help its customers move and lift with ease —…

ELS guides manufacturer to the right lifting solution
April 17, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of roofing materials was realigning its assembly lines to better utilize floor space, upgrade its production area and improve its processes. One of the processes it was addressing required rolls of…

Mezzanines increase space and save money for many companies
April 16, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

When businesses grow and require additional space, expanding the facility or relocating to a larger building are not the only options — there may be thousands of unused square feet within their existing…

Pre-engineered storage buildings designed for heavy-duty applications
April 13, 2015 by Canadian Portable Structures (1992) Ltd.

When it comes to storage solutions for industrial use, manufacturers want a building that can take the abuse of a rugged environment. The CPS Ellipta, available from Canadian Portable Structures (CPS), is a…

Hytrol’s conveyor technology best in class
April 13, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

There are two attributes every material handling system or piece of equipment must have — reliability and flexibility. These two qualities describe Hytrol’s E24 — a concept designed from the ground up to be the…

Four reasons to consider Wecon for conveyor equipment and solutions
April 10, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

To stay competitive, companies need to keep track of industry changes and advances in technology. Wecon Systems knows this. The Mississauga, Ont.-based material handling systems integrator draws upon years of direct, hands-on experience…

Manufacturer sees dramatic decrease in product damage with material handling solution
April 1, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Material handling solutions are the ideal investment for companies looking to increase productivity, decrease repetitive strain injuries and automate some of their tasks. As a provider of high-quality conveyor products and solutions, McKessock Conveyor Solutions, operating…

Continental Conveyor a single source for material handling equipment
March 30, 2015 by Continental Conveyor Ltd

Continental Conveyor has been designing, engineering and manufacturing mechanical bulk material handling equipment and systems for more than 50 years.  The company has two modern manufacturing plants — in Thetford Mines, Que., and Napanee, Ont. — which produce…

Finding a solution that works
March 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

One of this nation’s largest general retailers was analyzing productivity at its distribution centre. The centre services 488 stores across Canada. In an effort to improve productivity, management was looking at new technologies to semi-automate…

ProLogix offers complete control of Hytrol sortation equipment
March 9, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

Hytrol is just one of a growing list of high-quality international suppliers represented across Canada by Norpak Handling and McKessock Conveyor Solutions. The ProLogix Sortation Control package is available from the companies to…

McKessock and Norpak make powerful conveyor solutions team
March 5, 2015 by Norpak Handling Limited

In 2010, McKessock Engineering joined Norpak Handling Limited and Norpak (BC) Limited as part of the Northumberland Group of companies. It was an easy transition for the McKessock team. All of the companies in the…

Space solutions to suit any industry
February 25, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

Excess Space Solutions (ESS) is a thriving full-service manufacturer and distributor of space solution products, with clients ranging from corporate national chains to local independent businesses. If space is an issue — regardless…

Portable structures offer peace and quiet for busy plants
February 25, 2015 by Canadian Portable Structures (1992) Ltd.

Canadian Portable Structures (CPS) wants to create an ideal working environment for its customers that will improve morale and communication.   “When space is organized, the result is increased productivity without annoyances, interruptions…

Material handling solutions help automate warehouse operations
February 18, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Wecon Systems combines experience with innovation to produce high-quality material handling systems for warehouse operations. Locally owned and operated in Mississauga, Ont., for more than 17 years, the company works with customers from…

Workstation crane customization addresses safety concerns
February 10, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A manufacturer of stainless steel sheet products planned to install a new robotic weld cell — a new manufacturing process for making large industrial batteries. The company was on the hunt for a…

Five benefits of pallet handling systems
February 9, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

Pallet handling systems — or unit load handling systems, as they are often called — are designed to handle high-load capacities, large product footprints, and operate in harsh conditions.  There are five benefits…

Transfer cart brings savings to automotive supplier
January 29, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

A Tier 1 automotive supply company needed to move large dies weighing up to 25 tons. The company had been using a powered cart towed behind one of its fork trucks to transfer…

Vacuum technology aids in process efficiency
January 27, 2015 by Wainbee Limited

When it comes to production processes, vacuum systems play a big role in helping to make these processes efficient.  Vacuum gripper systems, produced as complete, ready-to-connect modular systems, provide for maximum flexibility when…

Partitions revitalize work environment and improve productivity
January 26, 2015 by Excess Space Solutions Inc

When a multi-national leasing company redesigned its head office, it turned to Excess Space Solutions (ESS) to create a bright but private environment. Mississauga, Ont.-based ESS has been designing and manufacturing partitions, mezzanines,…

Material handling systems integrator focuses on performance, reliability and price
January 23, 2015 by Wecon Systems Ltd.

It’s shaping up to be a busy year for Wecon Systems, a Mississauga, Ont.-based provider of conveyor equipment and system solutions for a variety of material handling applications. The company’s mission is to…

Workstation crane optimizes supplier’s order building process
January 16, 2015 by Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc.

Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment Inc. (ELS) has a reputation for providing standard and custom overhead material lifting systems and equipment on time and on budget. It’s no surprise, then, that when an…



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