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Material handling equipment and
systems are now produced by a number of different companies.
When you need to transport materials in an organized and effective manor
you need the assistance of a special branch of engineering known as
material handling or bulk material handling. The easiest way to describe
it is that it creates products to move items from one location to
another. While that is the simple explanation, it should be noted that
material handling also deals with storage, waste handling, and assembly
line management. The ultimate goal is to create products that allow
companies to operate efficiently and cost effectively. The products and
techniques involved in material handling continue to change as
technologies advance.
Material handling equipment and systems are now produced by a number of
different companies. FedEx is probably the most recognized name of all
these companies, with combined annual revenue for its three freight
companies of $29.4 billion in 2005. FedEx has more than 27,000 employees
and handles over 65,000 shipments each and every day. To further enhance
its market share FedEx recently rolled out “just in time” service.
Clark is another material handling company with an excellent performance
record. Clark Material Handling Company or CMHC manufactures forklift
trucks and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky. Currently they have
approximately 20 different models on the market. They usually receive
the credit for the invention of the first with a hydraulic lifting
system. This first model, the Truclift, is the forerunner to the modern
day forklift was first produced in 1920.
Logistics Edge Company is a holistic solutions provider located in
Southern California. They provide a host of third party logistics
solutions in addition to transportation and shipping warehousing. Some
of the services they offer include customized warehousing solutions and
online inventory tracking. They are able to do this through the use of
the most recent web based software packages and warehouse management
software. There ideal location on the west coast gives them easy access
to some of the countries major ports and allows them to offer services
at affordable rates to their clients.
The SSI Schaefer Company is tops among those companies that
manufacturing material handling systems. They have an excellent
worldwide reputation as both a supplier and manufacturer of material
handling systems. Some of the other jobs that are completed by the
company include planning and logistics systems, storage and workshop
equipment, commissioning and conveying engineering solutions, office
furniture, and waste management systems.
Banyitong Science and Technology Developing Company in Yaohai Industrial
Park, China is another great manufacturer of material handling
equipment. Some of the items that this company is most well known for
include hydraulic and electric stackers, electric tow tractors, electric
pallet trucks, and drum handlers. They also custom manufacture specialty
items to meet the individual requirements of their clients.
One other corporate that must be mentioned is Yale Materials Handling
Corporation (YMHC). They are one of the worldwide leaders in providing
high performance lift trucks. They are a division of Nacco Materials
Handling, and are truly a world class global organization.
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