November 2017

When manufacturing staff work with small, handheld materials, industrial Tilt Tables can drastically reduce reaching over the course of the shift. That may not sound like much of an intervention, but considering that repetitive motions like bending and reaching increase the risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder, it's often worthwhile for manufacturers to invest in Tilt Tables for their employees.

Bulk material loads present particular challenges, but bin tippers allow safer, more-productive handling for dry bulk loads and liquids alike.

Industrial engineers separate materials into three basic categories: individual units, containerized loads, and the toughest of them all: bulk materials. Odds are, most material handling applications have plenty of equipment to safely move individual units — such as components or subassemblies — and containerized loads — such as loaded pallets, boxes, and bins. But too many workplaces still rely on manual labor to empty bulk materials, such as grains, powders, and liquids.

As universities and other institutions transition to greener practices, composting becomes a more common sight. And for good reason—kitchens and cafeterias create hundreds of pounds of compostable food waste on a daily basis.

Nov. 07, 2017 - Amherst, MA - Solus Group, a leading supplier of warehouse and material handling equipment, will celebrate its new membership in the Northeast Recycling Council (NERC) by attending the NERC Fall Conference — which also happens to be the 30th anniversary of the sustainability organization.

The recycling industry has long recognized the benefits of automated collection and outfitted trucks with mechanized lifting devices. The benefits of fewer worker injuries and quicker collection were too obvious for the industry to ignore.