Distribution & Storage
Ohio Food Distribution Center To Close
May 3, 2012 10:30 am | News | CommentsA Michigan food supplier says it's closing a newly acquired distribution center in northwest Ohio that employs about 120 people.
What's New In Lifting Technology
April 27, 2012 12:22 pm | by Manufacturing Business Technology | Articles | CommentsThe ability to safely move large, heavy loads is an integral part of industrial manufacturing. When these loads cannot be moved manually, hoists and lifts can be utilized to transfer materials to a new location. When using these tools, there are significant safety issues to be considered, for the operator, the device, and nearby workers.
Let There Be (LED) Light
April 27, 2012 9:57 am | Articles | CommentsAlthough lighting only contributes a smaller portion to the overall energy consumption of Paulaner Brewery, it strives for reducing CO2 emission in that area and increasingly relies on the use of energy efficient LED lighting fixtures.
Exports Are 'Big Business' For Beef Industry
April 26, 2012 12:52 pm | by STEVE KARNOWSKI,Associated Press | News | CommentsExports are big business for the U.S. beef industry, which shipped a record $5.4 billion worth of beef abroad last year. It was the first year sales surpassed those in 2003, when exports to Asia collapsed amid the first U.S. mad cow disease scare. Before Tuesday's announcement that mad cow disease had been found in a California dairy cow, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicted exports would drop slightly this year as ranchers limit production because of drought and high feed costs.
Beverage Cart
April 19, 2012 4:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Erg-O-Cart, an ergonomic beverage cart, eliminates common back injuries associated with delivering kegs and cases. This product eliminates back-bending when lifting heavy boxes, kegs, cases or other heavy items.
Va. Beef Cattle Headed To Canada In Export Deal
April 13, 2012 9:57 am | News | CommentsBeef cattle from Virginia are headed to Canada under a new export deal. Gov. Bob McDonnell announced the first direct shipments of cattle from the state to Canada on Thursday while traveling on a trade and marketing mission in Quebec.
Japan's Beer Shipments Increase
April 12, 2012 9:53 am | News | CommentsTotal shipments of beer and beer-like drinks in Japan increased 0.8 percent in the January-March quarter from a year earlier to 86.22 million cases, the first rise in five years for the three-month period, an industry group said Wednesday.
Photo Of The Day: Craft Suds Surge
April 6, 2012 10:00 am | News | CommentsIn 2011, craft brewers represented 5.68 percent of volume of the U.S. beer market, up from 4.97 in 2010, with production reaching 11,468,152 barrels. Additionally, the BA estimates the actual dollar sales figure from craft brewers in 2011 was $8.7 billion, up from $7.6 billion in 2010. Increased retails sales represented 9.1 percent of the $95.5 billion dollar U.S. beer market3.
Semi-Automatic Sealer
April 5, 2012 4:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe B-53 Semi-Automatic is designed for applications where previously erected cases are loaded and flaps are manually closed. The product features plug-in operation and a small footprint.
Report: Global Regulators Must Cooperate On Import Safety
April 4, 2012 1:01 pm | by MATTHEW PERRONE,AP Health Writer | News | CommentsFood and drug regulators in the U.S., Europe and other developed countries should offer training, technology and expertise to developing nations in Asia, Latin America and other regions to better assure the safety of imported products, states a new report.
Bin Volume And Topography Tool
April 2, 2012 3:46 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe 3DLevelScanner measures and maps multiple points in the bin, calculates a highly accurate volume estimate and has the ability to visually map the topography of the bin material.
Beverage Distributor Price Management
April 2, 2012 3:40 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVersion 1.5 of the Distributor Price Management is a solution for mid-market beverage alcohol companies looking to better manage their price structures to reduce margin leaks, improve profitability and comply with state laws.
Casepacker/Palletizer Solution
March 26, 2012 4:15 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAdd-a-Pal turns a new or existing case packer into an economical case packer and palletizer. The unit is designed as a “plug-in” robotic palletizer. Using PLC controls to operate the palletizer, the newly formed case packer/palletizer system completes case packing and palletizing functions, even in minimal floor space environments.
Consumer Trends: California Wine Shipments Reach All-Time High
March 26, 2012 12:47 pm | News | CommentsSales of California wine within the U.S. in 2011 grew to a record 211.9 million cases, up 5.6 percent in volume compared to the previous year. The estimated retail value of these shipments was $19.9 billion, according to wine industry consultant Jon Fredrikson of Gomberg, Fredrikson & Associates in Woodside. Global 2011 California wine sales to all markets in the U.S. and worldwide also increased 5.6 percent to 256.6 million cases.
Reinforced Plastic Pallets
March 23, 2012 4:31 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCABKAN is a reinforced plastic material created especially for heavy-duty plastic pallets. A modern combination of various additives gives precisely the special high stiffness and impact strength required for pallets.
Starbucks Plans Growth Through Other Stores
March 23, 2012 9:54 am | by MAE ANDERSON,AP Retail Writer | News | CommentsAt its annual meeting in Seattle, Wash., on Wednesday, the coffee giant outlined growth plans that include selling more consumer products — including its Via instant coffee, single-serve coffee packets, coffee machines, new energy drinks and juices — through other stores.
Robotic Picking Systems Enhance The Beverage Supply Chain
March 16, 2012 11:35 am | by Derek Rickard, Distribution Systems Manager, RMT Robotics, a Cimcorp Oy Company | Articles | CommentsTrack-and-trace systems and tighter inventory control helps beverage operations meet legislative, food safety and productivity demands.
Brainstorm: Lift Trucks
March 15, 2012 12:57 pm | by Steve Cox, The Raymond Corporation; Mark Hoch, Hyster; Jeff Mueller, Jungheinrich Warehouse Products | Articles | CommentsIn March we asked industry experts: What important safety features should manufacturers consider when acquiring lift trucks for warehouses or loading docks?
Bulk Containers
March 15, 2012 10:00 am | Product Releases | CommentsFrom bulk containers used to ship beverage preforms to bottlers and produce from growers to retail, company offers a wide variety of bulk solutions to move food and beverage products throughout the supply chain.
Self-Refrigerating Can
March 12, 2012 8:59 am | Articles | CommentsNew self-chilling beverage technology may be on grocery store shelves soon.
Cupcake ATM Dangerous For Dieters
March 6, 2012 12:44 pm | by RAQUEL MARIA DILLON,Associated Press | News | CommentsSprinkles, the Beverly Hills bakery that helped inspire the craze for sweet frosting in snack-size portions, will launch a cupcake dispensing machine at its flagship store. Founder and owner Candace Nelson said her company is rolling out the first high-tech vending machine on Tuesday, with three more in the works for New York City by the summer.
CO2 Data Logger
March 5, 2012 12:03 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe CO2 Recorder TR-76Ui is a three-channel data logger designed to simultaneously measure and record CO2 concentration, temperature and humidity. Making atmospheric pressure settings for the measurement location ensures more stable and accurate CO2 measurements.
End-Of-Line Pallet Handling
March 5, 2012 11:23 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Freeway® Solution is a fully integrated end-of-line solution that combines robotic palletizers, laser-guided vehicles, label equipment, product tracking software and a PC-based monitoring system.
Potato Plant Receives Grant To Help Trace Product
March 5, 2012 10:04 am | News | CommentsA south-central Idaho potato packing and shipping company has received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help the company trace where potatoes are shipped.
Vertical Lift Modules
March 1, 2012 5:19 pm | Product Releases | CommentsThe Viper VLM (Vertical Lift Module) is an enclosed, high-density storage and retrieval system consisting of two columns of trays in the front and in the back with a robotic extractor that delivers trays to an ergonomically positioned work counter.
