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A Cut Above The Rest
Revenue from the sale of materials-handling equipment decreased by almost 4 percent, or, in terms of dollars, $500 million, during 2005, when compared to the previous year. Among the top twenty companies, only eight reported an increase in sales, one said revenues were identical to the previous year’s, while the rest reported losses. TMC Net lists the companies that made it to the top twenty for 2005:
- Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems, based in Germany
- Daifuku Co., Ltd., based in Japan
- Schaefer Holding International GmbH, based in Germany
- FKI PLC, based in England
- Kardex AG, based in Switzerland
- Columbus McKinnon Corp., based in the United States of America
- Mecalux S.A., based in Spain
- Murata Machinery Ltd., based in Japan
- Vanderlande Industries, B.V., based in The Netherlands
- Swisslog Holding, Ab, based in Switzerland
- Eisenmann, based in Germany
- Witron, GmbH, based in Germany
- HK Systems Inc., based in the United States of America
- Jervis B. Webb Co., based in the United States of America
- Knapp Logistik Automation GmbH, based in Austria
- The Brambles Group, based in Australia
- Flexlink, AB, based in Sweden
- Beumer Mashinenfabrik GmbH, based in Germany
- Sandvik, based in Sweden
- Tomkins Industries, based in the United States of America
Subscribe to the comments for this postLogistics Edge - Provider of a Complete Range of Logistics Service
Based in Southern California, Logistics Edge, provides holistic solutions in logistics. Its location on the West Coast gives ready access to many of the world’s important ports and airports. Warehousing, storage, fulfillment, assembly, labeling and packaging besides transportation and shipping are some of the Third Party Logistics (3PL) solutions, provided by it. It has facilities for online inventory tracking. It is equipped with a 24-hour monitored security. Besides there is provision for customized warehousing solutions. Short term storage rates are extremely cost effective and provide convenient access to your product. One of its major advantages is its location - it is located within thirty minutes form the port of LA, port of Long Beach, LA International Airport and Ontario Airport. Logisticsedge.com reports:
Our focus on technology allows us to improve your supply chain through reduced costs, improved visibility of your inventory, greater inventory accuracy and more flexibility to support your changing needs. We utilize the latest in web-based software applications and warehouse management software (WMS) systems.
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SSI Schaefer - A World Renowned Manufacturer of Material Handling Sytems
SSI Schaefer is ranked worldwide, as one of the largest supplier and manufacturers of superior quality material handling systems. Their wide range of products include storage and workshop equipment, waste management systems, commissioning and conveying engineering solutions, planning and logistics systems, office furniture and much more. ssi-schaefer-asia.com reports:
Innovation in the market place means constantly developing your products so that you have something of value to offer your customers.Associated with this are quality standards, that all users can trust!
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FedEx Freight Looking at Higher Market Penetration
FedEx Freight, part of FedEx Corp. is looking to increase its market share by offering "Just-in-time" service in a not so organized market. CEO Douglas Duncan felt that by giving timely service and by raising the bar in the business, the firm would be able to make inroads into the market and get a substantial chunk. Asia.reuters.com reports:
FedEx Freight is made up of three freight companies acquired by FedEx between 1998 and 2001. The unit contributed $3.2 billion in revenue of FedEx’s 2005 fiscal year total of $29.4 billion, compared with $2.7 billion out of $24.7 billion for fiscal year 2004.
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ISO 9001:2000 Certified Manufacturer of Material Handling Equipment, in China
Banyitong Science & Technology Developing Co. Ltd. is located at Yaohai Industrial Park, in China. It specializes in making hydraulic and electric stackers, drum handlers, electric pallet trucks, electric reach trucks, electric tow tractors etc. Thankyouforklift.com reports:
We can also make non-standard products according to customers’ requirements. All our products are popular both in domestic market and in global market. We have exported them to Asia, Europe, Africa, U.S.A, Canada, Australia, etc.
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FMC Technologies Will Supply Material Handling System, to Amercian Electric Power, For its Mountaineer FGD Retrofit Project in New Haven
The Material Handling Systems business of FMC Technologies has signed a contract with the American Electric Power Services Corporation, for designing, supplying and installing a limestone and gypsum handling system for the Mountaineer FGD Retrofit Project, in West Virginia. With the help of this system, American Electric Power will be able to offload, convey, reclaim and stockpile both gypsum and limestone. Home.businesswire.com reports:
Additionally, the system will include silo-loading equipment for limestone and an overland conveyor system to convey gypsum to the landfill stockpile. Deliveries are scheduled for the second and third quarters of 2006 followed by completion and start up by the end of 2006.
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Yale Materials Handling Corporation - A Leading Provider of High Quality Performance Lift Trucks
Yale Materials Handling Corporation is a world-wide organization and a part of NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG). The latter is the biggest producer of lift trucks in the US with the third largest worldwide revenue, at $1.5 billion. Yale.com reports:
NMHG designs, engineers, manufactures and sells a full line of lift trucks under the Yale brand. Lift trucks are manufactured in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Brazil, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and Scotland. Retail sales of lift trucks and replacement parts are sold, supported and serviced through Yale authorized dealers.
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New Hazardous Material Faclility Being Planned on Campus, by North Dakota State University
The North Dakota State University in Fargo, will be putting up a new hazardous material handling facility on campus. The exact site for this $3.5 million facility has not been zeroed down as yet. Grandforks.com reports:
NDSU’s proposal for a waste handling facility was deemed a high priority by the North Dakota State Legislature in its last session because of its relation to health and safety. UND has a similar facility already.
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CAT Equipment Company to be the Representative for Hoover Material Handling Group Inc.’s Line of Dry Handling Solutions
An agreement has been assigned by CAT Equipment Company, with Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc. wherein, the former will be a manufacturer’s representative for the company’s line of dry handling solutions. Hoover’s dry material handling solutions include a wide range of hopper bottom bins with multiple discharge options. Powderandbulk.com reports:
"We look forward to bringing Hoover’s dry material handling products to market in our territory," said Chris Schnetzer, CAT Equipment Company." Our customers are familiar with Hoover and adding Hoover’s product line is a natural fit."
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Paragon Technologies Inc. Focuses on Expanding its Products and Services to Cater to a Wider Customer Base
Paragon Technologies Inc. is a top-ranking supplier of ’smart’ material handling solutions. The company is actively getting into acquisitions and partnerships with investments in resources that support core competencies. Prnewswire.com reports:
The company is implementing a strategy for increased growth that focuses on expanding the products and services that it offers to a wider, more diverse customer base. The sale of Ermanco was the first major step in Paragon’s Board of Directors review of strategic alternatives.
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