As part of an effort to maximize both worker safety and efficiency Chrysler Group decided to make its Indiana Transmission Plant II as forklift free as possible To this end the company contacted Topper Industrial (Sturtevant WI) a manufacturer of... Learn more

Agricultural equipment manufacturer CNH Global builds tractors at its Racine WI location for its Case IH and New Holland brands These tractors work the fields on farms in over 160 countries.As this staple of the farm fleet becomes more... Learn more

IEN What innovations are in store for users of equipment systems components materials and software?Klenke Car makers are becoming more of just an assembler buying the car parts from other companies (i.e from tires to windshields to radios to seats... Learn more

Low Rider Cart offers ability to handle tall container lower pivot point and easily tip container up to 60 deg for easy access Notched frame enables pivot point to take cart within 9 in of floor making tipped position as low as possible Cart is... Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing providers of assembly technology and related products and services in the next few years? How can they be addressed?Brown Flexibility is the key issue that is on the mind of manufacturing management and will... Learn more

As product is removed from Tilt Shelf Cart empty shelves tip back for easy access to parts on lower shelves Counterbalanced pivot design keeps shelves in place There are no moving parts latches springs or cylinders to wear out Equipped with 6... Learn more

Topper Industrial has introduced a versatile tilt cart for loads up to 2,500 lb that are compact and heavy.The Lift and Tilt Cart is part of the Topper Ergo-Cart family of conveyors that minimize the use of forklifts on the production floor The... Learn more

IEN What are the major safety/health/security concerns facing industry? How can they be addressed? How can manufacturers use existing technologies in new ways?Brown: Work that is poorly designed can gradually lead to injuries that are just as... Learn more

Safety is a clear -- if broad -- priority spanning all industrial sectors It encompasses plant machine and worker safety; ergonomics; environmental standards; and security Companies continue to strive to eliminate downtime -- in some sectors an... Learn more