Case Studies

1) Case Study: A Closer Look at How Low Quality Casters Will Cost Your Organization in Productivity

A Closer Look at How Low Quality Casters Will Cost Your Organization in Productivity

2) Robotic Guarding for Automated Packaging Equipment

Since 1981, a growth in technology and specialized equipment has enabled Highlight Industries of Wyoming Michigan to assist their clients to think safety first when using their automated ...

3) Specialty Material Handling Cart for Pipe Industry

An international manufacturer of pressure rated plastic pipe and valves approached Abel Womack International Handling of Lawrence MA with a set of problems. The existing stacking ...

4) Case Study: The original Polymer Guard Rails for VF’s newest DC.

The case study explains how Boplan provided polymer ( plastic ) guard rails, hand rails, traffic barriers and other safety products from the Flex Impact by Boplan product line to protect ...

5) Catwalk Solution Bridges Old and New Mezzanine

A world class dairy producer needed a cost effective way to gain more space without adding on to the existing building. Specifically, the solution would optimize existing space as ...

6) Mezzanine Provides Unique Solution for IT Clean Room

An industry leading advanced electronic monitoring and security systems manufacturer developed a need to create a clean room in addition to more storage space. The custom solution would ...

7) Torklift to benefit the Arts

This custom built lift with its double long, extra wide platform and easy joystick control will allow the museum to transport their collection with ease and increase productivity for ...

8) Specially Designed Wire Mesh Enclosure Elevates Security within a Distribution Center

A national chain of department stores recently upgraded the level of security at its New Jersey distribution center surrounding the packaging operation of its fashion jewelry and watches. ...

9) PICKING AREAS IN A HIGH BAY RACK PICKING MODULE SECURED BY RACK-SUPORTED DUAL-GATE SYSTEMS

A leading national pharmacy/heath service provider was concerned that their employees were exposed to fall hazards while working along the ledges of their multi-level picking modules. ...

10) Mezzanine Pallet Access Gate Ensures OSHA & ANSI Compliance while Accommodating Tall Pallet Loads

Lift-out gates used to secure mezzanine pallet access areas were constantly being left open for a leading provider of products and services supporting the health care industry. In the ...

11) High Speed VRC for Disney Gift Shop

Disney was in the process of updating its inventory storage and retrieval system behind the scenes of its gift shop to better automate the movement of inventory from below-ground storage ...

12) Internet Retailer Optimizes Fulfillment with Zone Routing Conveyor Network

Newegg's growing business and focus on customer satisfaction required increased capacity and service levels for customers on the East Coast. The company invested in a new distribution ...

13) High Performance Picking System Eliminates Replenishment Labor

A high performance picking system (HPPS), an intelligent combination of mechanics and software, met project requirements for a redesigned central warehouse and distribution center of ...

14) Vehicle Automation Reduces Pallet and Product Damage

Three automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) has proven to be a safe, efficient way to handle pallets generated by four robotic palletizing lines in this food and beverage warehouse. The ...

15) Home Furnishings Retailer Adds AS/RS with Flexibility to Handle Euro and Custom Pallets

With a new automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), this home furnishings distributor has the capability to store over 81,000 pallets. Sizes include Euro (800 x 1200 mm) and ...